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A Humbling Lesson Learned from Medical School
I am the dumbest person in the room. As a matter of fact, in the last 12 months, I am the dumbest person in most rooms I enter. And I love it. Chances are that if you have recently been…
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What To Expect In Medical School: Part 2
Applying to medical school is a huge decision, and after you get in, it doesn’t get any less stressful. If you are considering med school, these are some things to consider and expect. Read Part 2 of the series here!…
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What To Expect In Medical School: Part 1
In the short five months that I have been in medical school, I have come to realize certain truths about the medical community from a student physician’s perspective. If you are thinking about med school, these are some ideas you…
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Applying to Medical School
What To Wear To Med School Interviews: Men
When approaching the medical school interview, it is important to convey a conservative and well-groomed image. Interview attire is a large part of the impressions you make on those you meet on the interview day. ||Read: “What to Wear to Medical…
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Applying to Medical School
What To Wear To Med School Interviews: Women
They say you never truly get a second chance at a first impression, and the typical medical school interview, being 30-45 minutes long, is no different. A large part of making a good first impression is dressing professionally for the interview.…
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Applying to Medical School
Write About Your Hobbies on the Medical School Application
A medical school’s atmosphere, its charm, is defined by the energy and passion that the students embody. Students are encouraged to maintain their wellbeing and cultivate a diverse community, and many schools promote cultural celebrations, athletic competitions, talent shows, art…
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Applying to Medical School
How To Write About Extracurriculars
As a new application cycle starts this spring, applicants around the nation are beginning to fill out the Work/Activities sections. This article provides some insight into how to best talk about volunteering experiences in both the local and global community.…
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Study Tips For School, Turn Off the Wi-Fi
Earlier, one of our writers elaborated on his study methods in medical school. Since the learning process is unique to each student, I thought it’d be fitting for me to describe a few conclusions I’ve drawn about my own study…
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22 Things Medical Students are Thankful For
Happy Thanksgiving! Let’s take a moment as medical students to appreciate the little (and big!) things that make us grateful this Thanksgiving. The white coat Scrub pants that fit Good study playlists Podcasting at 1.7x speed Pass/Fail grading systems Not being…
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Weekly Weigh-In: Medical School Surprises
Welcome to PDr’s Weekly Weigh-in! Every week, we ask medical students and physicians to answer to some of our most frequently asked questions about being pre-med, applying to medical school, and working as a healthcare provider. This week’s “Weekly Weigh-in”:…
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