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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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How I Became a Podiatrist

How I Became a Podiatrist – And Continue to Re-Invent Myself By: Christopher R Hood JR, DPM     Making decisions about one’s career, especially in medicine, can be daunting and overwhelming. There are so many […]

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Racism Exists!!

  Racism Exists!! By: Temi Adejuyigbe and Claire Schenken     When people ask me what my favorite part about college was they are often shocked at my response. It wasn’t the friends I made […]

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“How I Became a Surgeon”

“How I Became a Surgeon” By Single with Scalpel Two years of medical school classes flew by, followed by three brutal weeks of preparation for the USMLE. “Enjoyed” doesn’t adequately describe the excitement, inquisitiveness, and […]

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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 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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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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Top 5 Reasons to Love Medical School

Top 5 Reasons to Love Medical School By: Valerie Jones, MD     Recently, there has been a high level of pessimism and complaining about the state of the medical field.  However, soon to be doctors, […]

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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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The Light at the End of the Tunnel

The Light at the End of the Tunnel By: LifeofaMedStudent     Medical training is long, and at times very dark – for the end is seemingly forever away. But, my time as a student of […]

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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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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 […]

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Budgets: Why they are important and a copy of mine (as a resident)

Budgets: Why they are important! (And a copy of mine, as a resident) By: #Lifeofamedstudent     One of my goals of starting the LifeofaMedStudent website/blog was to hit on financial topics fairly regularly along […]

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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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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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Buy vs Rent – Why I bought a Home during Residency

Buy vs Rent: Why I bought a home during residency By: LifeofaMedStudent   If you read most medical/financial blogs, the verdict is pretty clear on the fact you should rent during medical school/residency. Renting is […]

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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 […]

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