The only real recollections I have of visiting the hospital before college were once as a child undergoing a tonsillectomy and once as a preteen to visit my newborn cousin. Fast forward ten years or so and suddenly I was a freshman in college shadowing a medical professional and trying ... Read more
Nicole Hawkins
Updated June 26, 2022 by Nicole Hawkins
Shirlene Obuobi draws the life of a medical student in her comic ShirlyWhirl, MD. See more comics on the ShirlyWhirl, MD Facebook and Instagram. Tell us about yourselfMy name is Shirlene; I’m 24 and go ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated August 8, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
I strolled into second year, fresh off the plane from my South American adventures and ready to hit the ground running, expecting another experience like first year. It would be smooth sailing as long as ... Read more
Adelle
Updated June 26, 2022 by Adelle
Republished with permission from here. Earlier in the summer, I was speaking with a friend from medical school while we were studying for Step 1, the big test taken by medical students at the end ... Read more
Brent Schnipke
Updated June 26, 2022 by Brent Schnipke
While your dream of getting accepted to medical school probably involves countless nights studying, hundreds of volunteer hours, and a very long application process, taking time for yourself may not always be at the top ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated June 26, 2022 by AAMC Staff
This past weekend, I had the opportunity to meet some of our incoming first years at a meet and greet event. They came in with wide eyes and big smiles, just waiting to sink their ... Read more
Adelle
Updated June 26, 2022 by Adelle