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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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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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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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3 Things I Learnt From The First Semester of Medical School

3 Things I Learnt From The First Semester of Medical School By Tahmeena Amin       (Editor note: I am always amazed by how similar experiences are regarding medical school across the world. Sure, […]

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An ID Doctor’s Fight Against COVID-19

  An ID Doctor’s Fight Against COVID-19 By: Dr. Barbara Taylor, MD     Thinking about my life since March earlier this year, in some ways I look back and it feels like absolutely everything […]

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Reviving the Lost Art of Empathy: A Doctor’s Dilemma

  Reviving the Lost Art of Empathy: A Doctor’s Dilemma By: Manahil Akmal     Since your first day in medical school, you are constantly reminded of one supreme principle that governs the doctor-patient relationship — […]

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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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Medical Students and Addiction  

  Medical Students and Addiction By: Dr Jayasudha Gude MD       With all of the stresses of exams, paying for school, learning about patients, and even maybe having a little leftover time for […]

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Medical Student Debt Report: 2020 Update

  Medical Student Debt Report: The 2020 Numbers! By: LifeofaMedStudent   Late last year, the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) released their updated numbers on medical student debt and tuition costs for 2020. The […]

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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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Gift Ideas for Medical Students – 2021

  Gift Ideas for Medical Students – 2021 By: LifeofaMedStudent     Whether for the holidays, a birthday, or just because – here are some of LifeofaMedStudent’s gifts for medical students. The biggest gift of […]

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From Nurse to Medical Student – Lessons learned from changing careers!

From Nurse to Medical Student – Lessons learned from changing careers!  A guest post by @StudentMed_Life   I always had an interest in science, particularly biology, and in people. Nursing seemed like the perfect fit! […]

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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 […]

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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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The 4 Steps on How to Tackle Your Med School Debt

The 4 Steps on How to Tackle Your Med School Debt By: Travis Hornsby, founder of Student Loan Planner     If you’re in med school, you’re on your way to achieving some major life […]

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Medical Student Discounts!

  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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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 […]

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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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