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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!
Beyond the H&P
“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, […]
How I Became a Podiatrist
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 […]
8 things that being a Medical Student with ADHD has taught ME!
8 things that being a Medical Student with ADHD has taught ME! By: Eric Mubang Adapt to the situation: For me personally, I always struggled with absorbing information quickly. I would have […]
Reviving the Lost Art of Empathy: A Doctor’s Dilemma
Reviving the Lost Art of Empathy: A Doctor’s Dilemma By: Manahil Akmal Since your first day in medical school, you are constantly reminded of one supreme principle that governs the doctor-patient relationship — […]
To all Residents: Here’s the latest on board certification.
To all Residents: Here’s the latest on board certification. By: Dr. Manny Konstantakos, MD It’s good to have options isn’t it? So why isn’t there an option when it comes […]
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 […]
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!
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 […]
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 […]
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!
How to get a great Medical Elective Experience in Africa!
How to get a great Medical Elective Experience in Africa! By: Violet Mwango Undertaking a medical elective overseas is an opportunity to experience a unique and different hospital setting. One not only gets exposed […]
To Retake the MCAT or Not? Why I am happy that I did!
To Retake the MCAT or Not? Why I am happy that I did! By #LifeofaMedStudent Recently, a large round of MCAT scores were released for pre-med hopefuls across the world. If you are […]
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Became an Anesthesiologist
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Became an Anesthesiologist By #LifeofaMedStudent I’ve talked about How I Became an Anesthesiologist before, but now that I’m several years into the career […]
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 […]
2017 NRMP Match Statistics!
(Updated post with 2018 numbers can be found here: 2018 NRMP Match Statistics ) Hot off the press from the 2017 Match! The NRMP has released some of the data resulting from the 2017 Match […]
2018 NRMP Match Statistics!
2018 NRMP MATCH STATISTICS The NRMP has released some of the data resulting from the 2018 Match and these are the results!
Financial Posts!
8 Reasons to Get an MD/MBA
8 Reasons to Get an MD/MBA By: Atasha Jordan, MD, MBA What is the MD/MBA? The MD/MBA dual degree is a combination of a Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Master of […]
4th Year Medical Students: What You Need to Know About Income Protection Before You Graduate!
4th Year Medical Students: What You Need to Know About Income Protection Before You Graduate! By: Chris Wimbly of The Disability Doc As a 4th year medical student, you are within months of […]
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 […]
Student Loan Refinancing Deals
The #LifeofaMedStudent Student Loan Refinancing Page Below are some great options for student loan refinancing that have been negotiated with these companies to provide a cash-back bonus to the refinancer (YOU!!!). If you […]
“Where Did the Money Go?” – A Financial Update after 1 Year as an Attending
“Where Did the Money Go?” A Financial Update after 1 Year as an Attending By: LifeofaMedStudent 1 year down as an attending! It’s been a great year being out of residency and on […]
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 […]

