The Relationship between Age and Treatment of Adults
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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.
Why Men Should Consider OB/GYN as a Specialty
“A woman needs a man like a fish needs a bicycle,” croons U2 in the … Read more
Branding Yourself as a Premed: What Really Matters
Throughout college, pre-med students get bombarded with advice related to what pre-med courses to take, … Read more
The Importance of Shadowing Physicians – Summer Opportunities
One of the most common mistakes pre-medical students make when applying to medical school is … Read more
Ready for Your Close-Up? Telemedicine Classes Are Essential
In the mid-twentieth century, millions of viewers—some quite fanatical—tuned into daytime TV soap operas like … Read more
7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting Medical School
None of us can refute the claim that a doctor’s profession is a lifesaver and … Read more
How to Become an EMT
Every day as an EMT brings new challenges, experiences, and rewarding moments. One day you … Read more
Transforming the Healthcare Workforce Begins in Medical School
The COVID-19 pandemic has placed immense stress on the entire U.S. healthcare system but has … Read more
What Does It Take to Become a Hand Surgeon?
Hand surgeons are specialists who complete a residency in either orthopaedic surgery, plastic surgery, or general … Read more
Stay Safe: A Mantra for New Residents
The first year of residency has never been easy. The jump one must make from … Read more
What to Expect Preparing for the USMLE Virtually
Jia Wei Tan came from Malaysia dreaming of completing her residency in the U.S. and … Read more
The Joys of Applying to Medical School
The path from undergrad to medical school can be a long and challenging one with … Read more
What the USMLE Step 1 Score Reporting Change Gets Right
Social media platforms lit up when sponsors of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) announced … Read more
Match Week 2021
Welcome to Match Week 2021! Congratulations to all the fourth-year medical students who have matched … Read more
Young Physician Profile: Marcus Jennings
Dr. Marcus Jennings is the chief family medicine resident at Louisiana State University (LSU) Health … Read more
Beware Hospital Exploitation of Unsupervised Medical Residents
A recently settled whistleblower case brought against a major public hospital in New York City … Read more
Wearing Many Hats as a Research Clinician-Scientist: Why and How
Clinicians in all disciplines, from medicine to psychology to physical therapy, need to understand how … Read more
The Residency Switch – An Update
Since I originally published my article about switching residencies, I have been contacted by medical students … Read more
Specialty Overview: Diagnostic Radiology
Are you considering Diagnostic Radiology (DR) as your specialty? Here is what Diagnostic Radiology is … Read more
Why Physicians Choose to Leave Residency for Wound Care
To hold a medical license in the United States, you must complete undergraduate school, medical … Read more