How The Humanities Make Us Better Physicians
At the end of sophomore year in college, I punched in my biology and chemistry … Read more
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The Residency Interview Trail
By Adelle It’s finally begun! This is the moment we’ve all been waiting for: to … Read more
10 Last-Minute Gift Ideas for Medical Students
If you’re down to the wire holiday shopping for the doctor-in-training in your life—or looking … Read more
Which Antibiotic Is Associated With This Presentation?
A 35-year-old male presents to his family physician with progressive heel pain. He denies any … Read more
Genetically Engineered Babies, Medical Student Influencers
Are you buying what med student Instagrammers are selling? You’ve probably noticed them. Cute med … Read more
Perspective From Medical Students: Important Lessons Patients Teach
After a long semester of studying and exams, it can be easy to forget what … Read more
LGBT In Med School
What’s it like being a ‘sexual minority’ in medical school? Short Coats Rob Humble and … Read more
Five Myths about Applying to Canadian Medical Schools
Premed (and even high school) life can be full of rumors about medical school admissions. … Read more
Finding a Research Project that Fits Like a Glove
Welcome to “Research for the Rest of Us”, a column about navigating the complex intricacies … Read more
The Future of Nutrition Education in Medicine
Updated October 21, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors and minor … Read more
Starting Strong: Tips For Your First Year of Medical School
The first year of medical school is an exhilarating milestone in the life of an … Read more
Recess Rehash: Why You Might Want An MD/PhD
All about Medical Scientist Training Programs [Happy Thanksgiving, US listeners! We’re taking a break for turkey … Read more
Getting There From Here, A Novel Recipe, And Future Projects
Co-hosts Tim Maxwell, Aline Sandouk, Annie Rempel, and Mackenzie Walhof confront pictures of their younger selves … Read more
Getting into Medical School, From High School
Yep, you read that title correctly. But go ahead and read it once more! Direct … Read more
An Episode Of Questionable Things
May the Slap Chop save us all. As medical science progresses, it not only answers … Read more
Research Mentors: How to Find One, Keep One, and Reap the Rewards
Welcome to “Research for the Rest of Us”, a column about navigating the complex intricacies … Read more
Poor: A Deadly Diagnosis In America, Ft. Sarah Smarsh
A look at the people valued more as functioning machines than as people This past … Read more
Surviving Without A Medical Community
How to find friends outside of the medical world A big part of surviving medical … Read more
Hit By A Bus
Our newest co-host has already had a taste of fame. Abby Fyfe joins the crew … Read more
Doctor, What Should I Eat?
Part 1: Do Physicians Really Need Nutrition Education? It is a well-known adage that one … Read more