Sit, Heal: Dog Teaches Military Med Students The Merits Of Service Animals
Originally posted on khn.org on November 11, 2019 The newest faculty member at the Uniformed … Read more
Medical School
Getting into medical school was only the first hurdle. Learn more about how to be successful in medical school.
Handling Awkward Comments
It happened again over the holidays. Your Great-Aunt Bertha made another snide comment about “how … Read more
#Research: Sharing Your Science on Social Media
Welcome to “Research for the Rest of Us”, a column about navigating the complex intricacies … Read more
“The Boards”: USMLE Overview
What are “The Boards”? The MCAT consumes the minds of premed students. However, an even … Read more
#Research: Social Media and the Student Scientist
Welcome to “Research for the Rest of Us”, a column about navigating the complex intricacies … Read more
High Yield: One Year of Research for the Rest of Us
Welcome to “Research for the Rest of Us”, a column about navigating the complex intricacies … Read more
Creative Childcare for Medical Students
Nineteen hundred dollars a month. That was the cost of infant care at my son’s … Read more
Roadmap to a Rewarding Research Year
Welcome to “Research for the Rest of Us”, a column about navigating the complex intricacies … Read more
5 Tips as You Prepare for Step 1
For many medical students, and especially those nearing the end of their second year, one … Read more
Publish or Perish: Getting Started on Your First Manuscript
Publications are the holy grail for the budding student researcher. These days, competitive specialties all … Read more
Pregnant in MS1: Tackling Medical School While Growing a Tiny Human
There is no good time to have a baby. This is especially true in the … Read more
Conference Confidential: Insider Tips and Strategies for Success
Conferences are to medicine as trade shows are to business. Love them or hate them, … Read more
Making Friends in Medical School
During my wedding reception when the dance floor was full, multi-colored lights were flashing, and … Read more
The Art of Writing Abstracts
Abstracts are an essential currency of research, especially for students and early career scientists. They … Read more
Are Sub-Internships Beneficial?
I was recently asked to speak to students at my former medical school and give … Read more
Perspective From a Student Who Left Medical School
Updated August 26, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors. I’m sure … Read more
The Power of Positivity
I’m in my home stretch (last week!) of officially being in medical school. I’ve done … Read more
5 Tips for Surviving Medical School
As you transition from being a premedical student to a bonafide medical student, it quickly … Read more
10 Wedding Registry Ideas for Medical Students
Are wedding bells in your future? Here are some ideas to help you start your journey as a married medical student off right.
Speak Up: How To Ace Your First Podium Presentation
The power of public speaking is a profound thing, and one that adept researchers can … Read more