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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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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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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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6 Tips for Studying Anatomy

  6 Tips for Studying Anatomy By: @thediaryofamedstudent     Tips for Studying Anatomy!   1. Make the facts your own This is a simple idea that far too few students practice regularly. Don’t stop […]

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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 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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How to study in Medical School!

How to Study in Medical School By: #LifeofaMedStudent     How to study in medical school? How is it different than undergrad? What do you recommend? Are practice questions that important? Is there a “right” […]

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The TOP  Reasons I love being an Anesthesiologist (THE Best Specialty)

  The TOP Reasons I love being an Anesthesiologist (THE Best Specialty) By: LifeofaMedStudent     One of the greatest honors I’ve achieved is becoming a board-certified anesthesiologist. ⁣ ⁣ In honor of Physician Anesthesiologist […]

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How to Choose the Right Specialty

  How to Choose the Right Specialty By: Dr. Brent Lacey of The Scope of Practice        Choosing the right specialty is a challenging task, but it’s a lot of fun. Have you […]

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Three Rules for Getting Honors

  Three Rules for Getting Honors By: Dr. Michael Ho   When I was a third-year medical student at Washington University, the Department of Surgery just hired a new surgeon to become chief of the department, Samuel […]

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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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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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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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My Experience with “Physician Home Loans”

My Experience with “Physician Home Loans” By #LifeofaMedStudent     “The Doctor Mortgage.” “The Physician Home Loan.” “The Professional Home Loan.” The names can vary, but the product is pretty similar. If you haven’t heard of […]

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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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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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