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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 […]
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 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 By: Picmonic Embarking on the arduous journey of medical school demands academic prowess and a strategic approach to studying. In this […]
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 By: LifeofaMedStudent Embarking on the journey to becoming a physician involves conquering various milestones, with USMLE Step 1 being one of the most critical. […]
Breaking down a month on Internal Medicine! By Jeffrey Cannon One month. Thirteen H&Ps. One IV placement. Four Against-Medical-Advice (AMA) discharges. Two code blues. One round of CPR. One set of ribs cracked. […]
Tips for Preventing Medical Student Burnout By: Jeffrey M. Smith, MD Medical school is tough – you’d be hard-pressed to find a physician or student who disagrees with that. With demanding academics, grueling […]
“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 […]
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 […]
My Internship Experience By: Dr. Zainab Ahmed Ah, medical school. That once seemingly elusive journey of enlightenment was soon culminating in The Internship. The days of discussing Freudian theories in psychology class, […]
Online Medical Course Creation: A path to “free” education? By: Chase DiMarco Every student wants to know what the “best” resources are, but that is not the proper question. You must find the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 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!) 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 […]
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, […]
“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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
Are residents happy and well paid? Highlights from Medscape Resident Happiness and Compensation Reports By #LifeofaMedStudent Every year, Medscape does a great job of looking at the compensation, lifestyle, and happiness of physicians […]
Top 5 Financial Mistakes I’ve made during Residency By: LifeofaMedStudent Residency is a time to finally learn medicine. You work grueling hours, still have to study, and every day make medical decisions that […]
Moving Tips when Relocating for Residency or Fellowship By: Arun Ganti Spring marks the end of another academic year and Match cycle. Thousands of medical students and residents will relocate for their next career […]
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 […]
5 Smart Money Moves for New Doctors By: Rebecca Safier, of Student Loan Hero As a new doctor, your financial situation offers unique possibilities and poses unusual challenges. Doctors tend to have high […]
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 […]
Five Reasons to Purchase a Disability Policy While in Training By: Taylor Christian at Pattern As a medical professional, disability insurance is one of the most crucial aspects of your financial security […]
Gabby: I was about to pay $7,000 USD for a stem cell therapy in Arizona because I just wanted this nightmare… 
Gabby: I was about to pay $7,000 USD for a stem cell therapy in Arizona because I just wanted this nightmare… 
: My doctor said I’m low in a specific vitamin. That’s Vitamin U *sorry I tried to modify this and it… 
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