Four years ago I went back to high school as a 30-year old man. I had it in my head I wanted to be a doctor. Surrounded by bright-eyed teenagers more interested in under-the-table weed dealing, it wasn’t exactly a great time. But that’s sometimes the reality of studying medicine later in life. Of course …
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Anatomy is hard because so much of it requires brute force memorization. The false confidence having a body might give you, especially if you look at it as a “cheat sheet”, won’t help you either. So much of the subject is unseen, microscropic and hidden beneath layers of tissue. Despite it being hard however it’s …
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Med school in the US, aside from the usual summer break between the first and second years, is year round. Schools outside the US have different policies in terms of breaks and vacation time. For med students however; staying on top of your studies, passing exams and gaining relevant work experience, definitely takes up most …
Quitting medical school is a serious decision. Rather than acting emotionally however (as we are sometimes prone to do when tired, fed up and sick of the routine), we’ve got to act rationally. We owe that to the sacrifices we’ve already made getting here. I’m writing this as if I’m speaking to myself. Waking up …
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YouTube is amazing for learning anatomy. Not only is it free but it’s fun too. As long as you know where to look. To save you time, I’ve rounded up six great beginner anatomy playlists. Each of these delivers the basics in plain English and is guaranteed not to waste your time. I’ll dive into …
Professional doctors don’t treat attractive patients differently from any other. Unprofessional ones, however, might well give them some extra attention. But the answer also depends on what these doctors find “attractive” in the first place. Personally speaking, from my position shadowing and observing lots of doctors as a med student, I haven’t noticed doctors changing …
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Starting med school after 30 has certain challenges. As many of these will be unique to you, based on decisions you’ve made as an adult, it’s difficult to offer general advice. My own personal story talking about studying medicine later in life (31 to be exact), for example, might be very different to yours. That …
Microbiology is one of the hardest subjects to take on a science-based curriculum. It’s extremely detail heavy; requiring you to remember a lot of facts about microscopic organisms, their morphology and mode of action. Without some basic knowledge of biology and chemistry, it’s likely you’ll struggle. Personally speaking, it was one of the tougher subjects …
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Figuring out how to study for an anatomy practical is a bit of minefield. Unlike ‘normal’ anatomy that allows you to sit at home studying from apps, flashcards or books, practical anatomy puts you in the lab. It also requires you to get comfortable with the technical side of the subject. For a newcomer that’s …
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The best anatomy websites for medical students are often hidden gems piled under larger paid-for platforms. Searching around for them takes time. Time that you most probably don’t have! Having faced the challenge of mastering anatomy myself in med school, I know what it’s like when it comes to hunting around for good resources. That’s …
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It’s possible to be a doctor with a criminal record or a felony to your name. But first you have to get accepted into a medical school and complete the program. Medical admissions offices, although they’re not legally obliged to, do screen for things like this. One more thing to consider once graduated; the challenge …