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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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Back to the Bedside: Solo Rounding

  Back to the Bedside: Solo Rounding By: Dr. Amita Shah, MD PhD     “Your involvement in his care was overstated” I read that text from the ICU attending and realized, yes, all I […]

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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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The B-Word in Medical School

The B-Word in Medical School: A disease that’s practically inevitable in professional school. By: Ijeoma Okoye, a fourth-year medical student at the Medical College of Georgia.     I know I’m not only speaking for medical […]

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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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A COVID-19 World: The Little Things Count

  A COVID-19 World: The Little Things Count By: Prasena Devi     I happened to walk out from the operating theatre, after observing a hysterectomy procedure, when I caught a glance at my other classmates […]

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The Boy in Room 12

  The Boy in Room 12 By: Peter Hogenkamp     It was 2015 by the time I sat down to write his story, a solid twenty years after meeting the twelve-year-old boy who inspired […]

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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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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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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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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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The Differences in Applying to Medical School vs. Residency

The Differences in Applying to Medical School vs. Residency A guest post by InvestingDoc     Applying to medical school vs. residency are two vastly different experiences. Medical school by far has a larger applicant pool all […]

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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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Problems medical students are facing during Covid-19

  Problems medical students are facing during Covid-19 By: Abeer Shahzad   “Covid-19” – a term we hadn’t heard of being used as widely – before March 2020 – when the novel coronavirus outbreak was […]

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Imposter syndrome: The struggle of being good enough

Imposter syndrome: The struggle of being good enough By: Student Med Life     Medicine for me is a struggle. This is hard to admit because I’ve wanted to be a doctor for so long […]

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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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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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New Attending Financial Steps

New Attending Financial Steps By: LifeofaMedStudent     The first 6 months of your new attending life may be the most important financially of all. The financial steps you set here likely will determine how […]

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  Medical Student Discounts! 20% or MORE off your favorite study resources!!!     Below are a collection of medical student discounts from a variety of companies. In order to be included, each company had […]

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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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Moonlighting: The Cash Cow I Can’t Wait to Quit!

Moonlighting: The Cash Cow I Can’t Wait to Quit! By: LifeofaMedStudent   Moonlighting – the rite of passage passed down from generations to generations of over-worked and underpaid residents. For those not familiar, it’s the term […]

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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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