Articles
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How Being an Anthropology Major Prepared Me to be a Better Applicant
By: Ariel Lee In my previous article, I shared my journey to becoming an Anthropology major. In this article, I…
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Letters of Recommendation 101
By Ryan Karmouta MD, MBA If you’re reading this, you’ve worked hard in your classes, have taken the MCAT, and…
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What to Remember When Reapplying to Medical School
By Luke Wallis The road to medical school is often times more challenging than one would expect. I know it…
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The Pathway to Medical School is Not an Easy One
By Umara Ayub Applying to medical school can be an overwhelming and daunting process. Trust me, I’ve been there. I…
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Don’t Forget to Personalize Your Personal Statement
As I have begun reviewing personal statements (yes, some applicants are already working on them), I have noticed a similar…
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One Fateful Day
By James Kelly June 16th 2003. As I opened my thick envelope from the last medical school I applied to,…
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What if You Don’t Get In?
By Nadia K. Brown If this question strikes fear in your heart, guess what? You’re normal. However, as terrifying as…
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The Retired Life
I’m now in the process of retiring from a mostly successful career as an academic neurosurgeon. I’ve treated hundreds of…
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Failure and Medical Training
Applying to medical school will be a true testament to the fortitude a doctor inherently possesses. The common misconception of…
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Medicine and Aikido
The study and practice of medicine as a profession can consume and challenge your time, attention, energy, psyche and relationships. …
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