Boards Preparation: Training for a Marathon, not a Sprint
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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
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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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Updated March 13, 2019 by Brian Wu
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
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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
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Updated June 26, 2022 by Brian Wu
Negotiating Your First Contract As A Physician
One of the most common mistakes young physicians make when taking a job is accepting ... Read more
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Updated November 27, 2022 by Melissa Byington
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
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Updated June 26, 2022 by Brian Wu
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
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Updated June 26, 2022 by Melissa Byington
Advice from 20+ interviews: Part 2
Don’t miss Part I of this article, which covered how to prepare before the interview and ... Read more
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A Comprehensive Guide To Medical Career Interviews
Interviews are often stressful—even for those who have gone on countless interviews. The best way ... Read more
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Updated August 8, 2022 by Melissa Byington
The Soft Skills You Need to be a Leader in Medicine
Medicine needs a strong core of leadership now more than ever. Medical students and new ... Read more
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Updated June 26, 2022 by Sidney Christiansen
An Introduction to Student Loans
Consider these three questions. First, what is a loan? Second, how is it typically is ... Read more
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Updated June 26, 2022 by Tae Kwan
How Test Prep Prepares Me To Be An Effective Physician
Before medical school, the dream of becoming a physician involves helping people and curing disease. ... Read more
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Updated June 26, 2022 by Universal Notes
Managing Bipolar Disorder in Medical School
Two days before interviewing at the medical school I now attend, I couldn’t get out ... Read more
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Updated August 11, 2025 by Emily Forest
How My Research Degree Taught Me I’m Not a Surgeon
Recognizing the connection between lab work and surgery What surprised me the most during my ... Read more
Michael Mehlman
Updated June 26, 2022 by Michael Mehlman
How Nontraditional Students Can Best Position Themselves When Applying to Med School
A friend of mine studied film in college and subsequently found himself working as a ... Read more
Ryan Hickey
Updated June 26, 2022 by Ryan Hickey
Paving the Road to Medical School
The path to becoming a doctor can feel daunting. For those of us that don’t ... Read more
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Updated June 26, 2022 by Megan Riddle
Q&A with Physician-Author with Michael Collins, MD
Tell me about yourself – who you are, what you do, where you practice. I ... Read more
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Updated June 26, 2022 by Brent Schnipke
Diversity in Med School: What Minority Applicants Need to Know
While getting accepted into medical school is more difficult than ever in America, there are ... Read more
Brian Wu
Updated August 31, 2022 by Brian Wu