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MCAT Prep by MedSchoolCoach is the Only MCAT Study App You’ll Ever Need!

MCAT Prep by MedSchoolCoach is the Only MCAT Study App You’ll Ever Need! By: MedSchoolCoach (This is a Sponsored post from MedSchoolCoach. To see all the companies that help support #LifeofaMedStudent, check […]

Navigating USMLE Step 1: Strategies, Mistakes, and Triumphs

Navigating USMLE Step 1: Strategies, Mistakes, and Triumphs By: Picmonic As the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 looms on the horizon, the pressure intensifies, and the anxiety levels of medical […]

Mastering the Rigors of Medical School: An In-Depth Guide to Success

Mastering the Rigors of Medical School: An In-Depth Guide to Success By: Picmonic Embarking on the arduous journey of medical school demands academic prowess and a strategic approach to studying. In this […]

Medical Students Taking Action to Address Social Determinants of Health

The Healthy Democracy Campaign: Medical Students Taking Action to Address Social Determinants of Health By: Dr. Jennifer Caputo-Seidler Given the reality of health disparities in the United States, it is not enough for […]

A Comprehensive Guide to Conquering USMLE Step 1

A Comprehensive Guide to Conquering USMLE Step 1 By: LifeofaMedStudent Embarking on the journey to becoming a physician involves conquering various milestones, with USMLE Step 1 being one of the most critical. […]

Surgery, lipstick, and the rise of #GirlMedTwitter

Surgery, Lipstick, and the rise of #GirlMedTwitter By: Student Dr. Meow, @DoctorMeowskis If you are not already acquainted with the hashtag on Twitter known as #GirlMedTwitter, then here’s a quick backstory: it all […]

Top five considerations when taking your first attending job!

Top five considerations when taking your first attending job! A guest post by Smart Money MD Many of us are finishing up our residencies and fellowships around this time of year, and are […]

An Ode to Antibiotics

An Ode to Antibiotics By: Yasindri Jayawardena Sir Alexander Flemming was an absent-minded guy; but his carelessness was a gift to mankind. While some may argue about the evils of antibiotics, all I […]

To all Residents: Here’s the latest on board certification.

To all Residents: Here’s the latest on board certification. By: Dr. Manny Konstantakos, MD It’s good to have options isn’t it? So why isn’t there an option when it comes […]

Racism Exists!!

Racism Exists!! By: Temi Adejuyigbe and Claire Schenken When people ask me what my favorite part about college was they are often shocked at my response. It wasn’t the friends I made […]

The Boy in Room 12

The Boy in Room 12 By: Peter Hogenkamp It was 2015 by the time I sat down to write his story, a solid twenty years after meeting the twelve-year-old boy who inspired […]

How I became an Anesthesiologist

How I Became an Anesthesiologist By #LifeofaMedStudent The clinical years of medical school are kind of like a bad middle school dance. There are specialties you want to dance with but are out […]

Thank you notes after an interview: Are they a waste of time?

Thank you notes after an interview: Are they a waste of time? By: LifeofaMedStudent You’ve finished your residency interview and in the days after are wondering, what next? Should I communicate with the program? […]

Telemedicine took MY Job!

Telemedicine took MY Job By: LifeofaMedStudent I hear about Telemedicine often in the news and until recently had only casually glossed over the latest articles. The details I paid little attention to, but the […]

The Best Medical “Pick-up lines”

The Best Medical Pick-up Lines By: LifeofaMedStudent Every couple of weeks I’ll share a funny medical pick up line that I receive on #LifeofaMedStudent. It‘s frequently one of the more shared tweets that […]

The Worst Trauma I’ve Personally Been In

The Worst Trauma I’ve Personally Been In By: #LifeofaMedStudent The other day I tweeted about the worst trauma, at least by the amount of blood product given, that I had personally been […]

My “Personal Statement” for Residency (And Tips for yours!)

My “Personal Statement” for Residency (And Tips for yours!) By #LifeofaMedStudent It’s that time of year again! The ERAS application opening date is looming and by now many of our 4th-year applicants are starting […]

5 life lessons medical school has taught me!

“5 life lessons medical school has taught me!” A guest post by Nesrine Kirat When I was 18 I had this fire burning inside me. It’s that determination that starts to grow as […]

How a Rural Health Program got ME into Medical School

How a Rural Health Program got ME into Medical School By: LifeofaMedStudent “Kinda place you can’t wait to leave, but no one does” I came from a small town. Middle-of-Nowhere, Indiana, U.S.A. Corn fields, […]

How to Prepare for Medical School

How to Prepare For Medical School: Some handy tips! By: “Stilettos and Stethoscopes” Medical school can be daunting. Once you get over the excitement of being able to achieve your dream of being […]

Study shows Medical Students are at high risk for depression: A few thoughts on why!

Study shows Medical Students are at high risk for depression: A few thoughts on why! By: LifeofaMedStudent A meta-analysis was published in JAMA December 2016 characterized the prevalence of depression and suicidal […]

DOs perspective: “USMLE or COMLEX: Which Exam Should a DO take?”

DOs perspective: “USMLE or COMLEX: Which Exam Should a DO take?” By: Sean Kiesel, DO, MBA Being an Osteopathic Medical Student is tough, especially when it comes to board exams. There are […]

Tips for a Productive Gap Year

Tips for a Productive Gap Year! By: Hamed Ali Hi, my name is Hamed, and I’m about to start my first year of medicine in the UK after 2 gap years. From […]

Top Paying Medical Specialties in the US

Top Paying Medical Specialties in the US By: LifeofaMedStudent When considering a medical career, factors such as passion, earning potential, and personal fulfillment come into play. Today, we look at a […]

My Experience with “Physician Home Loans”

My Experience with “Physician Home Loans” By #LifeofaMedStudent “The Doctor Mortgage.” “The Physician Home Loan.” “The Professional Home Loan.” The names can vary, but the product is pretty similar. If you haven’t heard of […]

New Attending Financial Steps

New Attending Financial Steps By: LifeofaMedStudent The first 6 months of your new attending life may be the most important financially of all. The financial steps you set here likely will determine how […]

Tips for Getting Scholarships to Medical School

Tips for Getting Scholarships to Medical School By: Benjamin Rushing of Apprentice MD Many students worry about getting scholarships to undergraduate school, but people rarely mention competing for scholarships to medical school. Many […]

Five Reasons to Purchase a Disability Policy While in Training

Five Reasons to Purchase a Disability Policy While in Training By: Taylor Christian at Pattern As a medical professional, disability insurance is one of the most crucial aspects of your financial security […]

Medical Student Debt: The 2018 Numbers!

Medical Student Debt: The 2018 Numbers! By: LifeofaMedStudent In October, the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) released their updated numbers on medical student debt and tuition costs for 2018. The numbers weren’t too […]

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