Evan Shih
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Applying to Medical School
5 Parts of A Competitive Medical School Application
Some say “the hardest part about medical school is getting in.” Applying to medical school is an intimidating process. This article breaks down the 5 things that will make you a standout candidate with a competitive medical school application at…
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Articles
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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Applying to Medical School
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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Applying to Medical School
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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Admission Tips & Secrets
5 Tips for Medical School Interview Day
Five tips and tricks for the medical school interview day that will make you a more comfortable and confident applicant. Stay with a student host Many medical schools offer a student host program that pairs you up with a current…
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Admission Tips & Secrets
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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Admission Tips & Secrets
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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Admission Tips & Secrets
Apply Once, Apply Right – 5 Tips for the Med School Application Cycle
If you only want to apply once, apply right! Keep these 5 helpful tips for the medical school application cycle in mind as you put together your AMCAS this spring. 1. Apply Early This cannot be emphasized enough – it will…
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Admission Tips & Secrets
Three Secondary Essays to Pre-Write
After submitting the primary AMCAS application, every applicant should get a head start on some of the secondary application essays. PDr presents the triad of secondary essays to pre-write for medical school: diversity, adversity, and university. Medical school applicants everywhere have…
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Admission Tips & Secrets
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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