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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 […]

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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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Top 10 Tips to Survive the ICU Rotation!

Top 10 Tips for New Interns to Survive and Thrive the ICU Rotation By: Jeremy Topin   July is just around the corner. For hospitals, it’s a dynamic time, a changing of the guard. Graduating […]

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A Month in Sri Lanka – My Amazing Elective Experience!

A Month in Sri Lanka: My Amazing Elective Experience! A guest post by Jazmin Hawes (@jaz_medicine)   My elective in Sri Lanka was unquestionably amazing. I absolutely loved it! I was placed at Colombo South Teaching […]

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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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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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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 […]

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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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Racism Exists!!

  Racism Exists!! By: Temi Adejuyigbe and Claire Schenken     When people ask me what my favorite part about college was they are often shocked at my response. It wasn’t the friends I made […]

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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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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 […]

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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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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 – […]

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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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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 […]

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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 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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