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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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An Ode to Antibiotics

  An Ode to Antibiotics By: Yasindri Jayawardena     Sir Alexander Flemming was an absent-minded guy;  but his carelessness was a gift to mankind. While some may argue about the evils of antibiotics, all I […]

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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 Memorize Efficiently in Med School

  How I Memorize Efficiently in Med School — The 40:60 Method By: Ishwari Chandran     Many people feel medicine is all about “understanding things”. However, I feel understanding concepts isn’t simply enough. We […]

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Confessions of a Med School Drama Queen

“Confessions of a Medical School Drama Queen”   – A Guest Post by Leah Croll.   In theory, medical students are amongst the brightest and hardest working young professionals. Our maturity and commitment to master the […]

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  •   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 [...]

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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 Sex and Money of Time in Medical Education

  The Sex and Money of Time in Medical Education By: Resident Bolde     Time as Gold In 1971 Richard Nixon ended the Bretton-Woods gold standard which tied the value of the dollar to […]

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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 […]

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The Demanding Journey of Medical School

The Demanding Journey of Medical School: Navigating the Hardest Challenges By: LifeofaMedStudent   Embarking on the path to becoming a physician is an arduous yet rewarding journey. Medical school is renowned for its rigorous curriculum […]

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The Light at the End of the Tunnel

The Light at the End of the Tunnel By: LifeofaMedStudent     Medical training is long, and at times very dark – for the end is seemingly forever away. But, my time as a student of […]

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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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How I Memorize Efficiently in Med School

  How I Memorize Efficiently in Med School — The 40:60 Method By: Ishwari Chandran     Many people feel medicine is all about “understanding things”. However, I feel understanding concepts isn’t simply enough. We […]

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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 […]

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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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Medical Student Debt: The 2018 Numbers!

Medical Student Debt: The 2018 Numbers! By: LifeofaMedStudent   In October, the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) released their updated numbers on medical student debt and tuition costs for 2018. The numbers weren’t too […]

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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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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 […]

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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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