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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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  What My Needle Stick Injury Taught Me

      What My Needle Stick Injury Taught Me By Uzma Marium, MD        When it comes to occupational hazards, needle stick injury can be quite a taboo- only to be discussed […]

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Breaking down a month on Internal Medicine!

Breaking down a month on Internal Medicine! By Jeffrey Cannon     One month. Thirteen H&Ps. One IV placement. Four Against-Medical-Advice (AMA) discharges. Two code blues. One round of CPR. One set of ribs cracked. […]

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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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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 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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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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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 a great Medical Elective Experience in Africa!

How to get a great Medical Elective Experience in Africa! By: Violet Mwango     Undertaking a medical elective overseas is an opportunity to experience a unique and different hospital setting. One not only gets exposed […]

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Three Rules for Getting Honors

  Three Rules for Getting Honors By: Dr. Michael Ho   When I was a third-year medical student at Washington University, the Department of Surgery just hired a new surgeon to become chief of the department, Samuel […]

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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 […]

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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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The Four Pillars of A Successful Medical School Application

  The Four Pillars of A Successful Medical School Application By: LifeofaMedStudent       Medical school. Just the words invoke ideas of sleepless nights, hard work, and prestige. Even today, being a physician is […]

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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 […]

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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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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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Top 5 Financial Mistakes I’ve made during Residency

Top 5 Financial Mistakes I’ve made during Residency By: LifeofaMedStudent     Residency is a time to finally learn medicine. You work grueling hours, still have to study, and every day make medical decisions that […]

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