Experiences in Medicine
“Should you give up on your dream to become a doctor?”
Should you give up on your dream to become a doctor? By: LifeofaMedStudent “Should I give up on my dream to become a doctor?” “How will I be able to get […]
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Guest Posts
The Three Best and Worst Things about Studying Medicine
The TOP 3 BEST and WORST Things about Studying Medicine A Guest Post by Chidera – a lifestyle blogger and medical student studying at the University of Cambridge, in the UK. This blog post is […]
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How to Survive Your First Year of Residency
After four years of classes, conferences, and residency applications, you have finally earned the right to practice medicine! Your first year of residency will be filled with new experiences, patients, and professionals who will help you…
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Financial Posts
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 […]
Guest Posts
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 […]
Experiences in Medicine
Submitting your Rank List & Post interview communication – a few tips for peace of mind!
Submitting your Rank List and Post-interview communication: A few tips for peace of mind! By: LifeofaMedStudent After all the interviews, spreadsheets, back and forth late night thoughts – the Rank List has opened and […]
Guest Posts
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 […]
Guest Posts
“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 […]
Financial Posts
Budgets: Why they are important and a copy of mine (as a resident)
Budgets: Why they are important! (And a copy of mine, as a resident) By: #Lifeofamedstudent One of my goals of starting the LifeofaMedStudent website/blog was to hit on financial topics fairly regularly along […]
Guest Posts
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 […]