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Learn about medicine and how to become a physician in our articles for pre-medical students (including the MCAT), medical students, resident physicians, and practicing physicians.

medical school interviews

Pre-Medical

Five Mistakes to Avoid in Medical School Interviews

We all know medical school interviews are important. But did you know, according to a ... Read more

Written by: Suzanne M. Miller, MD, FACEP

Published on: June 15, 2016

Chronicles of a Med Student

Medical School

Chronicles of a Med Student: And That’s a Wrap!

Whew! It’s been a long year and I am itching for a much-needed, well-deserved break. ... Read more

Written by: Adelle

Published on: June 14, 2016

Medical School

Should Medical Students be Sued for Malpractice?

An Ongoing Dialogue Between Medicine and Law It is no wonder why medical schools across ... Read more

Written by: Brian Wu

Published on: June 13, 2016

summer reads

Pre-Medical

Great Summer Reads for Aspiring Physicians

At the end of the school year, hopefully you will find a little bit of ... Read more

Written by: AAMC Staff

Published on: June 9, 2016

transition

Non-Traditional

How Should I Transition From a Gap Year to Medical School?

With one or more years between undergraduate study and a medical school education becoming more ... Read more

Written by: Cassie Kosarek

Published on: June 8, 2016

choosing a residency

Residency and The Match

Choosing a Residency That’s Right for You

If you are in medical school, you have been making choices for a long time ... Read more

Written by: Brian Wu

Published on: June 6, 2016

sara goddfried

Physician Q&A

20 Questions: Sara E. Gottfried, MD, OB-GYN

Sara E. Gottfried, MD, is a board certified obstetrician and gynecologist; founder and CEO of ... Read more

Written by: Juliet Farmer

Published on: June 1, 2016

staying healthy

Medical School

Staying Healthy During Medical School

Medical students and health professional know the importance of teaching others to stay healthy, especially ... Read more

Written by: Brian Wu

Published on: May 30, 2016

marriage and medical school

Medical School

Marriage and Medical School: The Pros and Cons of Balancing Both

Updated January 9, 2022. The article was updated to correct formatting and minor grammatical errors. ... Read more

Written by: Brian Wu

Published on: May 26, 2016

richard friedman

Physician Q&A

Q&A With Physician-Author Dr. Richard Friedman

Dr. Richard Friedman is a professor of clinical psychiatry and a psychopharmacology clinic director at Weill Cornell ... Read more

Written by: Christy Duan

Published on: May 18, 2016

MCAT preparatory courses

MCAT

A Guide to MCAT Preparatory Courses

One of the most pressing issues facing prospective medical students today is the choice of ... Read more

Written by: Brian Wu

Published on: May 17, 2016

Chronicles of a Med Student

Medical School

Chronicles of Med Student: A Summer to Remember

This past weekend, I had the opportunity to meet some of our incoming first years ... Read more

Written by: Adelle

Published on: May 16, 2016

personal statement

Pre-Medical

Your Pathway to the White Coat: 7 Tips for Writing Your AMCAS® Personal Comments Essay

The AMCAS application to medical school asks for a lot of information about yourself. It ... Read more

Written by: AAMC Staff

Published on: May 12, 2016

revising personal statement

Pre-Medical

How to Skillfully—and Successfully—Revise Your AMCAS Personal Statement

Nowhere else on your medical school application will you have the chance to represent your ... Read more

Written by: Cassie Kosarek

Published on: May 11, 2016

students with disabilities

Medical School

Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Students With Disabilities in Medical School

Updated December 1, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors and to ... Read more

Written by: Coalition for Disability Access

Published on: May 5, 2016

Matt McCarthy

Physician Q&A

Q&A with Physician-Author Dr. Matt McCarthy

Dr. Matt McCarthy is an assistant professor of medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College and ... Read more

Written by: Christy Duan

Published on: May 4, 2016

Medical School like

MCAT

The MCAT: A History and Current Overview

In 2014, the American Association of Medical Colleges announced that the MCAT 2015 would be ... Read more

Written by: Brian Wu

Published on: May 3, 2016

80/20 principle

Medical School

How to use a Pea Plant to Increase your USMLE, COMLEX, and Shelf Exam Scores

Studying for the boards overwhelms most people. The sheer amount of information to know is ... Read more

Written by: Patrick C. Beeman

Published on: April 29, 2016

improve your CARS score

MCAT

The Top 5 Ways to Improve Your CARS Score Today

For most pre-meds taking the MCAT, the CARS section proves to be one of the ... Read more

Written by: Nick Zehner

Published on: April 28, 2016

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