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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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8 things that being a Medical Student with ADHD has taught ME!

  8 things that being a Medical Student with ADHD has taught ME! By: Eric Mubang     Adapt to the situation: For me personally, I  always struggled with absorbing information quickly. I would have […]

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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 […]

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An ID Doctor’s Fight Against COVID-19

  An ID Doctor’s Fight Against COVID-19 By: Dr. Barbara Taylor, MD     Thinking about my life since March earlier this year, in some ways I look back and it feels like absolutely everything […]

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5 Useful budgeting tips for Medical School

5 Useful budgeting tips for Medical School By Personal Finance Writer Amy Nickson     Medical students agree that they often deal with stressful studies and exam schedules, but the most stressful thing to deal […]

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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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10 Tips for a Stress-Free Medical School Application

  10 Tips for a Stress-Free Medical School Application By: A Medical Mentality       1. Don’t apply over apply to Medical Schools Don’t apply to too many schools (20-30 is probably a lot […]

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Beyond the H&P

“Beyond the H&P” A Guest post by Jessica Morgan     It’s 4:00 pm on a Thursday: time to present at teaching attending rounds. I have prepared my presentation and know about the patient’s pathology, […]

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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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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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From Nurse to Medical Student – Lessons learned from changing careers!

From Nurse to Medical Student – Lessons learned from changing careers!  A guest post by @StudentMed_Life   I always had an interest in science, particularly biology, and in people. Nursing seemed like the perfect fit! […]

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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, […]

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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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The BIG Financial Mistake I (almost) Made After Med-School Graduation

The Big Financial Mistake I (almost) Made After Medical School Graduation By #LifeofaMedStudent     It’s May of 2013, and I’ve finally graduated from medical school. I’ve got the M.D. after my name, I’ve matched into […]

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My Experience Refinancing My Student Loans

My Experience Refinancing My Student Loans By: #LifeofaMedStudent     It’s well-known that medical students are dealing with more and more student loan debt. After all, about 75% of medical students have some debt – […]

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Student Loan Refinancing Deals

  The #LifeofaMedStudent Student Loan Refinancing Page   Below are some great options for student loan refinancing that have been negotiated with these companies to provide a cash-back bonus to the refinancer (YOU!!!).  If you […]

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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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3 Mistakes to Avoid When Paying Off Medical School Debt

3 Mistakes to Avoid When Paying Off Medical School Debt By: Travis, of Student Loan Planner     Physicians are incredibly smart individuals. I know, because I’m married to one. Her SAT score was 70 […]

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