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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 […]

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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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Married in Medical School

  Married in Medical School: Sacrifice, Resilience, and Life! A guest post by Jani from My Life in Med School     One of the questions I get most asked about is how I balance being […]

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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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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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The Surgery Rotation: Breaking down my 24 hours on call!

The Surgery Rotation: Breaking down my 24 hours on call!  A Guest post by 3rd-Year Medical Student Yang     An overview of 24-hour call on surgery as a third-year medical student. Enjoy!   

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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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Tips for Submitting your NRMP Rank List

Tips for Submitting your NRMP Rank List By: LifeofaMedStudent     After all the interviews, spreadsheets, back and forth late night thoughts- the Rank List has opened and it’s time to think about submitting. Here are […]

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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 TOP  Reasons I love being an Anesthesiologist (THE Best Specialty)

  The TOP Reasons I love being an Anesthesiologist (THE Best Specialty) By: LifeofaMedStudent     One of the greatest honors I’ve achieved is becoming a board-certified anesthesiologist. ⁣ ⁣ In honor of Physician Anesthesiologist […]

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Can OET Replace The USMLE Step 2CS?

  Can OET Replace The USMLE Step 2CS? By: Kiran S. Mahapure, MS MCh1; Aashish Rajesh, MBBS2; Malke Asaad, MD3     The United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) program announced a temporary suspension of Step 2 […]

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Predicting Your Med School Acceptance Rate With the MSC Score

  Predicting Your Med School Acceptance Rate With the MSC Score By: MedSchoolCoach       (This is a Sponsored post from MedSchoolCoach. To see all the companies that help support #LifeofaMedStudent, check out the […]

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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 […]

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How Much Do Doctors Make? – 2020

  How Much Do Doctors Make? Highlights from the 2020 Medscape Compensation Report By: LifeofaMedStudent       How much do doctors make in the US? Medscape recently published their 10th “Physician Compensation Report” new […]

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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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How to calculate net worth: My real life (Negative) example!

How to calculate net worth: My real life (Negative) example! By: LifeofaMedStudent When it comes to starting to get ahold of your financial picture, there are two places to start. First, I think a budget […]

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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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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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