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5 Things To Do Today To Connect With Your Medical Spouse
A new year is upon us! Fresh beginnings bring a revitalized energy to refocus our … Read more
Medical Student Resources: Q&A with Dr. Sara Barnett, Learning Specialist
Ask any doctor, in any specialty and of any age, and they will remember their … Read more
Five Mistakes I Made When I Applied to Medical School (The First Time)
Everyone reading SDN likely knows that gaining admission to medical school is difficult. It not … Read more
The Holiday Season: Doctor Edition
‘Tis the season! It’s finally my favorite time of year! Everything fills me with warm … Read more
Personal Finance Tips for Healthcare Professionals
Medical school, graduate school, dental school, any graduate or professional school: they are all expensive! … Read more
Q&A with Andrew Nimmich, Co-Founder of Tutor the People
Tell us about yourselfHi SDN! My name’s Andrew. I am a fourth-year medical student at … Read more
What You Should Know About the ACME Initiative
In 2013, the American Medical Association, in response to demands from the medical community, developed … Read more
On Being Flexible: A Day in the Life of a Third Year
Flexibility is the name of the game during your third (and to an extent, your … Read more
5 Up-and-Coming Topics in Medicine That Students Should Know About
Breakthroughs in patient care are happening in leaps and bounds due to the convergence of … Read more
Q&A with Ben, a PGY-3 Orthopaedic Surgery Resident
The Tutor The People Interview Series is an ongoing discussion with people from all walks … Read more
8 Practical Time Management and Study Strategies for Medical Students
There’s no question that medical school is tough, especially when you consider the amount of … Read more
Q&A with Mr. Chris Diem, Office of Academic Support Services
Ask any doctor, in any specialty and of any age, and they will remember their … Read more
When You Start To Grow Apart: Challenges of a Medical Marriage
10-24 hour shifts. Call days. Night float. Step prep. Away rotations. The nature of medical … Read more
Why Medical Students Need To Understand Statistics: An Interview With a Patho-Geneticist
Dr. Mary Jean M. has spent the last decade researching in various laboratories, from plant sciences, developmental biology, immunology, cancer biology, and parasitology. She is a patho-geneticist and loves every facet of infectious disease research and biostatistics, from understanding the population dynamic of life to the intricacies of the microscopic world.
Residency Interviews: Confirming Your Decision
Last month I wrote about the process of applying for residency, and noted how this … Read more
Different Strokes for Different Folks: Acute Care in the Age of Telemedicine
Republished with permission from here. “Telestroke,” a telemedicine approach to acute stroke care, is revolutionizing how we … Read more
Making Mistakes
I walked into the room with my stethoscope around my neck, still running through everything I needed to go over with this patient before I presented them to the attending physician. I wanted it to be perfect, to make sure there is nothing I left out, nothing I could be criticized for. I collected the information systematically, went through my physical exam, and walked out ready to present the case. As we rounded, we went through everyone’s patients one by one and finally it was my turn. I sweat through my scrubs, and I felt my note sheet dampen in my hands. Why am I still so nervous? I thought to myself. Oh, that’s right—it’s because if I messed this up, I know I’ll replay the entire discussion in my head ad nauseum and feel embarrassed all over again and not be able to sleep at night.
Are Professional Medical Associations Worth It for Students?
In the US alone, there are literally thousands of state, regional and national medical associations that represent providers in every major area of healthcare. While millions of the healthcare providers in the United States can consider themselves members of one or more of these organizations, there are millions more who are not. As a student you’ve got enough on your plate, so it can be difficult to determine whether or not joining one of these professional associations is worth your limited time and resources. This article will look into whether or not association membership still makes sense in this day and age, and if so, how to determine which association(s) are right for you.
Q&A with Dr. Ali Wong, Plastic Surgery Resident and Creator of Sketchy Medicine
Dr. Ali Wong is a plastic surgery resident in Nova Scotia, Canada and creator of the website Sketchy Medicine, in which she shares graphical representations of various medical concepts. Dr. Wong received her Bachelor of Science with Honours in Neuroscience (2009) and her MD (2013) at Dalhousie University. Following initial year in residency, she went on to receive an MSE (Master of Science in Engineering) from Johns Hopkins University (2016). Dr. Wong has been published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Journal of Hand Therapy, and Behavioral Brain Research.