Posts Tagged with "Medical School"
View all postsHow I Ward Off Depression in Residency
By Nora Ekeanya D.O. - August 16, 2016
“At least you took a shower today,” I thought, as I slowly put on my pajamas and climbed back into bed. A week had gone by since I last left my apartment, other than to attend some classes, and I’d
What to Expect – First Semester in Medical School
By Arber Frakulli - July 26, 2016
I gazed out of the window of the Cessna aircraft carrying a total of 3 passengers, thinking about how far I had come, and how far I had yet to go, while I struggled to keep my mind off of the intense
How to Stay Mentally Strong During USMLE Step 1 Preparation
By Annya Suman - July 14, 2016
One of the biggest challenges during the preparation for the Step 1 is staying positive and mentally strong. It sounds easy, “Yes! Stay positive!” but the anxiety, the fear of the unknown, and the expectations we place on ourselves have the power to put us in a downward spiral. Following are a few tips and pointers students should keep in mind that may help them with their fears and anxiety.
Does Race Affect Medical School Acceptance Rates?
By Nora Ekeanya D.O. - June 23, 2016
“I mean… I’m a white guy so it’s harder now for me to get in (to medical school).” My heart sank when I heard these words. As hard I tried, I couldn’t shake the feeling that my medical degree was being
First US Insurer to Build Medical School
By Angie Best-Boss RN - April 12, 2016
When it comes to HMO’s, it doesn’t get much bigger than Kaiser Permanente. When they make a move, the medical establishment takes notice. But their latest announcement was a bold one – the Oakland,
Caribbean Medical School - Things to Know
By Arber Frakulli - February 17, 2016
Aspiring to become a doctor is a noble venture, but what if you are one of the many that did not qualify for the Medical Schools to which you applied? Fortunately for individuals determined enough
What really motivates physicians in training?
By Mikael Plymoth - January 21, 2016
Editors note: Today we are sharing a new medical cartoon called The Elephant in the OR. This comic is the creation of 4th year medical student Mikael Plymoth, and is reprinted here at Healthcare Career
Top 15 Things I Wish I Knew Before Medical School
By Susan Kerrigan, MD - January 29, 2015
Medical school is expensive! I went to an out-of-state school instead of staying at my in-state school for the prestige. You will learn the same knowledge and still be called a doctor once you graduate,
Good Reason / Real Reason - A Lesson from Medical School
By Faith A. Coleman, MD - July 30, 2014
Within the practice of medicine, there are what we call pearls, bits of knowledge that you don't usually find in textbooks, or hear in lectures. It's in the field where you understand them. Sometimes you
