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Applying to Medical School
“Tell Me About Yourself”
By: Ziggy Yoediono MD MBA “Tell me about yourself.” It seems like an easy enough question to answer. After all, who knows you better than you? Having asked this question many times before as an interviewer, I discovered that this…
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Admission Tips & Secrets
“Any Questions?”
By: Ziggy Yoediono MD MBA At the end of each of your interviews, you will most likely be asked if you have any questions. Do not shake your head and say, “No.” Would you buy a car without asking any…
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Applying to Residency
Tackling OMM for the COMLEX
Whether you’re just starting your clinical years in medical school or you’ve finally graduated and are on your way to residency, boards is something we all have to face. For osteopathic students and graduates, the COMLEX presents a unique challenge…
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Applying to Medical School
Pick a Fun Major!
Astronomy. French. Music. Geology. American Culture. Philosophy. Art history. The list of fun, interesting majors that most colleges offer their undergrads is extensive. Yet, most pre-medical students settle for an elective-satisfying semester in one of these subjects, enjoy their exposure…
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Applying to Residency
Third Year of Medical School: 5 most important aspects to studying effectively
Take a deep breath, you made it past the Step/Level 1 and you are finally in the hospital. You are excited to get out of the classroom and be a part of the healthcare team. With all the great excitement…
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Applying to Residency
How to Prepare Efficiently for Boards (and other Standardized Tests)
Preparation for the medical boards should be an extension of the care a future physician intends to provide to their patients. Amid the many demands medical students face, it is imperative to carve out time for dedicated and focused study.…
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Applying to Medical School
Gap Years before Medical School
By Spencer Evans College… Medical school… Internship… Residency… Fellowship… … Advanced fellowship… Super advanced fellowship… Super-duper advanced fellowship… Okay, I made up those last ones. But, let’s be honest, many of us pre-meds have developed psychological defense mechanisms to ease…
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Applying to Medical School
Why I Picked UC Denver
By Spencer Evans Rocky Mountains! Camping! High-ranking in Primary Care! All the selling points that made this choice a no-brainer. Well, yes and no. My decision to attend the Colorado University School of Medicine actually came down to something else…
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Admission Tips & Secrets
Boosting Your Chances as an Out-of-State Applicant
It’s impossible to get accepted to out-of-state medical schools. Why would I waste my time — and money — applying? Yes, the odds are higher of getting accepted to your in-state school or a private school. However, it is quite…
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Applying to Medical School
The Major Question
By Jeesun Nam After declaring we are “pre-med,” we find ourselves asked this very question at least several times in our senior year of high school as well as our college years. Some may think it’s a no brainer. Being…
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