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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 […]
Top Question Banks and Study Aids for USMLE Step 2 CK
Top Question Banks and Study Aids for USMLE Step 2 CK By Picmonic!! Question Banks, Mock Exams, Lecture Notes, and more! Read this blog to learn about our top 3 question banks […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Guest Posts!
What Happens in Residency Stays in Residency…. Until Now!
What Happens in Residency Stays in Residency….Until Now! By: Sasha Internship and residency can only fairly be described as indentured service. You’re at the mercy of the hospital and the program, and your […]
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 […]
(Almost) No One Cares Where You Went to School
(Almost) No One Cares Where You Went to School By: Dr. Brent Lacey of The Scope of Practice Every year, tens of thousands of high school, college, and professional school […]
7 Tips to be Happy in Medical School
7 Tips on how to be Happy in Medical School A guest post by Marcus Clarke BSc, MSc Medical school. There are no two words in the English language that strike […]
How I Memorize Efficiently in Med School
How I Memorize Efficiently in Med School — The 40:60 Method By: Ishwari Chandran Many people feel medicine is all about “understanding things”. However, I feel understanding concepts isn’t simply enough. We […]
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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Medical Student Posts!
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 […]
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 […]
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? […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pre-Med Posts!
Tips for a Productive Gap Year
Tips for a Productive Gap Year! By: Hamed Ali Hi, my name is Hamed, and I’m about to start my first year of medicine in the UK after 2 gap years. From […]
Reflection On The First Year of Medical School
Reflection On The First Year of Medical School By: Sabila Siddiqui As the white coat was hoisted over my shoulder and the oath was recited, I knew I had taken a step […]
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 […]
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 […]
To Retake the MCAT or Not? Why I am happy that I did!
To Retake the MCAT or Not? Why I am happy that I did! By #LifeofaMedStudent Recently, a large round of MCAT scores were released for pre-med hopefuls across the world. If you are […]
Top Resources for Pre-Med and Medical Students
The Top Resources for Pre-Med and Medical Students By: MedSchoolCoach Prospective Doctor is an authoritative resource from MedSchoolCoach for those pursuing careers as physicians. Prospective Doctor strives to inspire, encourage, and […]
Financial Posts!
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, […]
10 Physicians explain why they LOVE their Non-Clinical Jobs!
10 Physicians explain why they LOVE their Non-Clinical Jobs! By: Sylvie Stacy, MD, MPH I asked 10 physicians what they love about their non-clinical jobs, and here’s what they said! During our […]
Top 5 Reasons Pre-Med Students Should Attend a Clinical Experience Abroad
Top 5 Reasons Pre-Med Students Should Attend a Clinical Experience Abroad (And Your International Travel Questions Answered!) By MedSchoolCoach As a pre-med student, you understand the importance of getting real-world experience through […]
Medical Student Debt: The 2017 Numbers!
Medical Student Debt: The 2017 Numbers! By: LifeofaMedStudent In October, the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) released their updated numbers on medical student debt and tuition costs for 2017. The numbers weren’t too […]
Tips for Getting Scholarships to Medical School
Tips for Getting Scholarships to Medical School By: Benjamin Rushing of Apprentice MD Many students worry about getting scholarships to undergraduate school, but people rarely mention competing for scholarships to medical school. Many […]
Politics!! Politics!! How party affiliation may affect how you treat patients, your specialty choice, and possibly income!
It’s that time of year: politics time! The debates are raging all over social media – Trump or Clinton, Republican or Democrat, move to Canada or Europe!! Interestingly, where your beliefs’ stack up on party […]

