Experiences in Medicine
The Most Badass Thing I’ve ever seen a Surgeon do!
The Most Badass Thing I’ve ever seen a Surgeon do! A case of Cardiac Tampanode in the OR By: LifeofaMedStudent I never wanted to be a surgeon but I think it’s a damn […]
Resident Advice
Experiences in Medicine
The Best Time to Have a Baby as a Physician?
The Best Time to Have a Baby as a Physician? It Depends! by Valerie Jones, MD Is there truly a best time to be pregnant, have a baby, and care for a newborn […]
Guest Posts
Tips for Preventing Medical Student Burnout
Tips for Preventing Medical Student Burnout By: Jeffrey M. Smith, MD Medical school is tough – you’d be hard-pressed to find a physician or student who disagrees with that. With demanding academics, grueling […]
Resident Advice
Disability Insurance Basics for Medical Students and Residents
Disability Insurance Basics for Medical Students and Residents By Jamie K. Fleischner, CLU, ChFC President, Set for Life Insurance As a medical resident or student, sooner or later you will either be approached or […]
Pre-med
Are residents happy and well paid?
Are residents happy and well paid? Highlights from Medscape Resident Happiness and Compensation Reports By #LifeofaMedStudent Every year, Medscape does a great job of looking at the compensation, lifestyle, and happiness of physicians […]
Guest Posts
What Happens in Residency Stays in Residency…. Until Now!
What Happens in Residency Stays in Residency….Until Now! By: Sasha Internship and residency can only fairly be described as indentured service. You’re at the mercy of the hospital and the program, and your […]
Experiences in Medicine
“Do you think we are numb?”
“Do you think we are numb?” By: Education of a Knife We sat in the office of the intensive care unit under fluorescent lights, both staring at computer screens covered in vital signs […]
Experiences in Medicine
Life as an Attending: First impressions!
Life as an Attending: First impressions! By: LifeofaMedStudent Residency ended late June and I’ve officially been on the job for about 10 working days now. The transition has been interesting! There have definitely […]
Experiences in Medicine
Superstition in Medicine: What do YOU believe?
Superstition in Medicine: What do YOU Believe? By #LifeofaMedStudent Nothing can make a medical staff gasp quicker than the famous “it sure is quiet in here tonight” line… Medical students are known for […]
Financial Posts
5 Useful budgeting tips for Medical School
5 Useful budgeting tips for Medical School By Personal Finance Writer Amy Nickson Medical students agree that they often deal with stressful studies and exam schedules, but the most stressful thing to deal […]