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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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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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The Reality of having a Mental Health Issue as a Medical Student

“The Reality of having a Mental Health Issue as a Medical Student” By: “DepressedMedStudent”      The thought of a doctor or medical student being ill themselves is something that none of us like to […]

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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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Self Care In The Field Of Medicine

  Self Care In The Field Of Medicine By: Sabila Siddiqui     By the demands of our life, we lose in touch with our emotions – feel our inner selves drifting away to the point […]

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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 […]

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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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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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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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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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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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The Demanding Journey of Medical School

The Demanding Journey of Medical School: Navigating the Hardest Challenges By: LifeofaMedStudent   Embarking on the path to becoming a physician is an arduous yet rewarding journey. Medical school is renowned for its rigorous curriculum […]

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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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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 Scent of a Hospital

“The Scent of a Hospital” A Guest post by Ifrah Fatima      A little background before I set off:  I study in a medical school in India whose attached public hospital is as busy […]

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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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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 […]

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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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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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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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