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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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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 […]

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The B-Word in Medical School

The B-Word in Medical School: A disease that’s practically inevitable in professional school. By: Ijeoma Okoye, a fourth-year medical student at the Medical College of Georgia.     I know I’m not only speaking for medical […]

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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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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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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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“How I Became a Surgeon”

“How I Became a Surgeon” By Single with Scalpel Two years of medical school classes flew by, followed by three brutal weeks of preparation for the USMLE. “Enjoyed” doesn’t adequately describe the excitement, inquisitiveness, and […]

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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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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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The Best USMLE Test-prep Strategy with the MedEdge Method

The Best USMLE Test-prep Strategy with the MedEdge Method By: Chase DiMarco     (Today’s guest post is by Chase DiMarco, a medical student and friend of the LifeofaMedStudent blog. He is involved in many […]

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5 Tips for Starting Medical School

5 Tips for Starting Medical School By #LifeofaMedStudent     I remember well the days/weeks leading up to starting medical school. I was so very excited, but also there is that small feeling of dread. […]

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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 […]

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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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Top 5 Financial Mistakes I’ve made during Residency

Top 5 Financial Mistakes I’ve made during Residency By: LifeofaMedStudent     Residency is a time to finally learn medicine. You work grueling hours, still have to study, and every day make medical decisions that […]

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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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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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BoardVitals CME Pro PLUS Review

  BoardVitals CME Pro PLUS Review By: LifeofaMedStudent       In this post, I’m going to review and explain the Boardvitals CME Pro Plus package that comes with a complimentary gift card to either […]

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