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MCAT Prep by MedSchoolCoach is the Only MCAT Study App You’ll Ever Need!
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
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
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
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Guest Posts!
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 […]
Can OET Replace The USMLE Step 2CS?
Can OET Replace The USMLE Step 2CS? By: Kiran S. Mahapure, MS MCh1; Aashish Rajesh, MBBS2; Malke Asaad, MD3 The United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) program announced a temporary suspension of Step 2 […]
My Path To Medicine – Why it’s important not to give up!
My Path To Medicine – Why it’s important not to give up! By: Holly Egan Hello all aspiring medics, my name is Holly! I am a 3rd-year Biomedical Sciences student in […]
The Types of Dying Patients
THE TYPES OF DYING PATIENTS By: @JaaneWoman Recently I read a blogpost in NYtimes about the stages of dying. Oddly enough as a working emergency doctor it made me do what I’ve never […]
My Internship Experience
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, […]
The Privilege to Serve
The Privilege to Serve By: Ella Mae I. Masamayor In the humdrum of everyday life at the hospital, some things become routine – monitoring, blood extractions, IV insertions, facilitating requests, writing abstracts, interviewing […]
Contribute to #LifeofaMedStudent
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 [...]
Medical Student Posts!
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 […]
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 […]
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? […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pre-Med Posts!
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 […]
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” […]
Reflection On The First Year of Medical School
Reflection On The First Year of Medical School By: Sabila Siddiqui As the white coat was hoisted over my shoulder and the oath was recited, I knew I had taken a step […]
COVID-19: The Impact on Medical Students in the UK
COVID-19: The Impact on Medical Students in the UK By: Jun-Li Tham, Manchester University Medical Student The coronavirus pandemic has hit the world like a storm. Everyone’s lives have been affected by this […]
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 […]
From 1st to 4th Year: How to Operate at Your Best in Medical School
From 1st to 4th Year: How to Operate at Your Best in Medical School By: Dr. Chris Tenore and Picmonic Getting accepted into medical school is a significant accomplishment. Now that […]
Financial Posts!
Moving Tips when Relocating for Residency or Fellowship
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 […]
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 […]
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 – […]
Buy vs Rent – Why I bought a Home during Residency
Buy vs Rent: Why I bought a home during residency By: LifeofaMedStudent If you read most medical/financial blogs, the verdict is pretty clear on the fact you should rent during medical school/residency. Renting is […]
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 […]
How to get Twitter Followers: My path to over 50,000!!!
How to get Twitter Followers: My path to over 50,000!!! By: LifeofaMedStudent This is a little different style of post, one that may be of most interest to other bloggers and social media types. As […]

