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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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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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Common Situations You Can Relate to as a Medical Student!

  Common Situations You can Relate to as a Medical Student! By: Yasindri Jayawardena     Long days, sleepless nights, and endless studying – that is medical school in a nutshell! Medical school demands so much […]

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6 Tips for Studying Anatomy

  6 Tips for Studying Anatomy By: @thediaryofamedstudent     Tips for Studying Anatomy!   1. Make the facts your own This is a simple idea that far too few students practice regularly. Don’t stop […]

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8 Things to Know about Standardized Patients

8 Things to Know about Standardized Patients    By: Eric Brown, Standardized Patient advisor at NYCSPREP     USMLE Step 2 CS is an American clinical skills assessment exam designed to protect the health and […]

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Confessions of a Med School Drama Queen

“Confessions of a Medical School Drama Queen”   – A Guest Post by Leah Croll.   In theory, medical students are amongst the brightest and hardest working young professionals. Our maturity and commitment to master the […]

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Moving Tips when Relocating for Residency or Fellowship

Moving Tips when Relocating for Residency or Fellowship By: Arun Ganti   Spring marks the end of another academic year and Match cycle. Thousands of medical students and residents will relocate for their next career […]

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  •   Contribute to #LifeofaMedStudent #LifeofaMedStudent is a leader in social media for all those in medical training! Have your own VOICE shared to >100,000 social media followers!!      Have an exciting medical story to tell or some advice to give? A unique background or path [...]

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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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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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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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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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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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Medicine: Embrace the Suck?

Medicine: Embrace the Suck? By: Will Smith of The Lost in PreMed Podcast     “Appreciate the struggle and embrace the suck.” In the moment, it’s an idea that allows you to climb the large […]

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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 […]

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 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 […]

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Moving Tips when Relocating for Residency or Fellowship

Moving Tips when Relocating for Residency or Fellowship By: Arun Ganti   Spring marks the end of another academic year and Match cycle. Thousands of medical students and residents will relocate for their next career […]

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5 Financial Tips for Medical Students

  5 Financial Tips for Medical Students By: LifeofaMedStudent     “Some things in life money can’t buy, for everything else… there are student loans.”   This is one of my favorite #LifeofaMedStudent tweets. It […]

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How to get Twitter Followers: My path to over 50,000!!!

How to get Twitter Followers: My path to over 50,000!!! By: LifeofaMedStudent   This is a little different style of post, one that may be of most interest to other bloggers and social media types. As […]

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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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