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  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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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My Medical Mission Trip Experience!

My Medical Mission Trip Experience! By: Morgan Sweere Treece     As a first-year medical student, my year was full of new things; marriage, curriculum, schedule, friends, and even city.  But after significant prayer time, […]

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How to Study for Long Periods of Time

How to Study for Long Periods of Time – One Student’s Advice! By: Anaso Emmanuel     If you are able to study for long hours without even losing concentration, you’re going to be a […]

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Medical Students and Addiction  

  Medical Students and Addiction By: Dr Jayasudha Gude MD       With all of the stresses of exams, paying for school, learning about patients, and even maybe having a little leftover time for […]

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3 Things I Learnt From The First Semester of Medical School

3 Things I Learnt From The First Semester of Medical School By Tahmeena Amin       (Editor note: I am always amazed by how similar experiences are regarding medical school across the world. Sure, […]

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The Scent of a Hospital

“The Scent of a Hospital” A Guest post by Ifrah Fatima      A little background before I set off:  I study in a medical school in India whose attached public hospital is as busy […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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? […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Medical Students and Addiction  

  Medical Students and Addiction By: Dr Jayasudha Gude MD       With all of the stresses of exams, paying for school, learning about patients, and even maybe having a little leftover time for […]

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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 […]

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How to study in Medical School!

How to Study in Medical School By: #LifeofaMedStudent     How to study in medical school? How is it different than undergrad? What do you recommend? Are practice questions that important? Is there a “right” […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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Medical Student Debt Report: 2020 Update

  Medical Student Debt Report: The 2020 Numbers! By: LifeofaMedStudent   Late last year, the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) released their updated numbers on medical student debt and tuition costs for 2020. The […]

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8 Reasons to Get an MD/MBA

  8 Reasons to Get an MD/MBA By: Atasha Jordan, MD, MBA     What is the MD/MBA?   The MD/MBA dual degree is a combination of a Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Master of […]

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Transitioning from Med-Student to Doctor: A Quick Guide!

Transitioning from Med Student to Doctor: A Quick Guide By #LifeofaMedStudent   The Match is over. Your fate and future were sealed, opened, and finally announced to the world. After the hangover has worn off, […]

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The 4 Steps on How to Tackle Your Med School Debt

The 4 Steps on How to Tackle Your Med School Debt By: Travis Hornsby, founder of Student Loan Planner     If you’re in med school, you’re on your way to achieving some major life […]

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My Financial Awakening

My Financial Awakening By #LifeofaMedStudent     I trust people. I trust my colleagues. When a cardiologist says this patient is going to the cath lab, I don’t second-guess their expertise. When the surgeon says […]

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