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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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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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The Three Best and Worst Things about Studying Medicine

The TOP 3 BEST and WORST Things about Studying Medicine A Guest Post by Chidera – a lifestyle blogger and medical student studying at the University of Cambridge, in the UK.   This blog post is […]

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Surgery, lipstick, and the rise of #GirlMedTwitter

Surgery, Lipstick, and the rise of #GirlMedTwitter By: Student Dr. Meow, @DoctorMeowskis     If you are not already acquainted with the hashtag on Twitter known as #GirlMedTwitter, then here’s a quick backstory: it all […]

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The Transition from Medical Student to Doctor: My Experience!

The Transition from Medical Student to Doctor: My Experience! By: Zarnain Shah     If you ask me to describe 2018 in one word, I would say “unexpected.”   Like my colleagues, my role in patient […]

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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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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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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 […]

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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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Tips for Submitting your NRMP Rank List

Tips for Submitting your NRMP Rank List By: LifeofaMedStudent     After all the interviews, spreadsheets, back and forth late night thoughts- the Rank List has opened and it’s time to think about submitting. Here are […]

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Medicine: Embrace the Suck?

Medicine: Embrace the Suck? By: Will Smith of The Lost in PreMed Podcast     “Appreciate the struggle and embrace the suck.” In the moment, it’s an idea that allows you to climb the large […]

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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 […]

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Moonlighting: The Cash Cow I Can’t Wait to Quit!

Moonlighting: The Cash Cow I Can’t Wait to Quit! By: LifeofaMedStudent   Moonlighting – the rite of passage passed down from generations to generations of over-worked and underpaid residents. For those not familiar, it’s the term […]

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The BIG Financial Mistake I (almost) Made After Med-School Graduation

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 […]

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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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5 Smart Money Moves for New Doctors

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 […]

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My Financial Awakening

My Financial Awakening By #LifeofaMedStudent     I trust people. I trust my colleagues. When a cardiologist says this patient is going to the cath lab, I don’t second-guess their expertise. When the surgeon says […]

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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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