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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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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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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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5 life lessons medical school has taught me!

“5 life lessons medical school has taught me!” A guest post by Nesrine Kirat      When I was 18 I had this fire burning inside me. It’s that determination that starts to grow as […]

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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 […]

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What I Wish I Knew Before Medical School

What I Wish I Knew Before Medical School By: Kamali Thompson   After receiving a phone call from Robert Wood Johnson, I was overjoyed because of my first medical school acceptance. However, I had yet […]

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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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Common Situations You Can Relate to as a Medical Student!

  Common Situations You can Relate to as a Medical Student! By: Yasindri Jayawardena     Long days, sleepless nights, and endless studying – that is medical school in a nutshell! Medical school demands so much […]

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Breaking down a month on Internal Medicine!

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. […]

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My Medical Mission Trip Experience!

My Medical Mission Trip Experience! By: Morgan Sweere Treece     As a first-year medical student, my year was full of new things; marriage, curriculum, schedule, friends, and even city.  But after significant prayer time, […]

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The Boy in Room 12

  The Boy in Room 12 By: Peter Hogenkamp     It was 2015 by the time I sat down to write his story, a solid twenty years after meeting the twelve-year-old boy who inspired […]

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How to Prepare for Medical School

How to Prepare For Medical School: Some handy tips! By: “Stilettos and Stethoscopes”     Medical school can be daunting. Once you get over the excitement of being able to achieve your dream of being […]

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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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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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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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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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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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