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myths about medical school

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The Top 3 Myths About Medical School

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Cassie Kosarek

Updated June 26, 2022 by Cassie Kosarek

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Jump Starting Your Job Search While In Medical School: Part 4

Read  about steps 1 and 2 in Part 1 of this series  here. Read  about ... Read more

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Q&A with Dr. Emma Stanton, Psychiatry, Population Mental Health

Dr. Emma Stanton is a psychiatrist and Regional Chief Partnerships Officer at Beacon Health Options, ... Read more

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How The Timing of your Doctor Job Search Could Lead to a Financial Windfall

You most likely believe the best time to start your medical job search is late ... Read more

Robert Felberg

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So You Want to Leave Patient Care: Now What?

Are you experiencing clinician burnout? Do you bring your patients’ emotional and physical burdens home ... Read more

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Updated May 5, 2026 by Meredith Castin

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A Med Student’s Guide to Becoming a Physician-Scientist

When medical students start to think about areas of practice to specialize in once they ... Read more

Brian Wu

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Residency and The Match

The Undifferentiated Medical Student Podcast: Your Virtual Mentor for Choosing a Specialty

What is the Undifferentiated Medical Student podcast? Give us an intro. TUMS is an interview-based ... Read more

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Updated June 26, 2022 by Student Doctor Network

Residency and The Match

Residency Applicants Beware! Make Sure You Understand the Match Participation Agreement

With Match Week approaching, this is an exciting and hectic time. As you prepare for ... Read more

James P. Holloway

Updated June 26, 2022 by James P. Holloway

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Preparing to Apply to Medical School

Wondering if a career as a doctor would be a good fit for you? Already ... Read more

Student Doctor Network

Updated June 26, 2022 by Student Doctor Network

Healthcare Policy

The Value of Navigating Different EMR Systems

Electronic medical records were an inevitable advancement. Paper filing could only go so far, and ... Read more

MaryAnn Stolgitis

Updated June 26, 2022 by MaryAnn Stolgitis

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Boards Preparation: Training for a Marathon, not a Sprint 

Updated December 8, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical and technical errors. ... Read more

Patrick C. Beeman

Updated June 26, 2022 by Patrick C. Beeman

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What You Should Know: Understanding Immunotherapy Techniques for Cancer Treatment

The American Cancer Society estimated that in 2015, there were 1,658,370 new cases of cancer diagnosed in ... Read more

Brian Wu

Updated March 13, 2019 by Brian Wu

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What You Should Know: Exploring Techniques for Nonpharmacological Pain Control

What You Should Know is an ongoing series covering a range of informational topics relevant ... Read more

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Why Med-Peds? A Current Resident’s Perspective

The transition from eager-to-learn-everything MS3 to self-assured MS4 with a clear residency goal comes much ... Read more

Michael Cafarchio

Updated June 26, 2022 by Michael Cafarchio

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Medical Students and Mental Health

Mental health is a topic which is discussed more openly in our society in recent ... Read more

Brian Wu

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Negotiating Your First Contract As A Physician

One of the most common mistakes young physicians make when taking a job is accepting ... Read more

Melissa Byington

Updated November 27, 2022 by Melissa Byington

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Protecting the World’s Food Supply, One Student at a Time: An interview with Jacque Pelzer, DVM

From building surfboards to helping veterinary students achieve their goals, Jacque Pelzer’s career path was ... Read more

Suzanne Barston

Updated June 26, 2022 by Suzanne Barston

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Scary Smart: The Widespread Use of “Study Drugs” on American Campuses

While the American college experience can be a time of great discovery and learning, the ... Read more

Brian Wu

Updated June 26, 2022 by Brian Wu

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Residents and Fellows: Your Guide to the Right Career Path

You’ve earned your medical degree, worked your way through your residency or fellowship program, and ... Read more

Melissa Byington

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