Most people think of surgery as very intricate and ultra-precise. One error-prone move could often prove fatal, or so the common image goes. So if you’re someone who already needs glasses to help you see, maybe this isn’t the career for you. But do surgeons actually need good eyesight? Yes, surgeons do need good eyesight …
Putting together a med school application is complicated. There are a lot of things to get right and there’s a temptation to cut corners. Especially when it comes to detailing your contacts and references! So, do med schools actually call your contacts? No, med schools don’t call every contact listed on every application. Doing so …
Stethoscopes are an important piece of medical kit. Having been around since the early 1800s, they play an important part in diagnosing and helping to treat patients. New electronic stethoscopes, that amplify body sounds, claim to take accuracy to whole new levels. But are electronic stethoscopes worth it? Yes, but only if their sensors and …
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Anki is probably one of the most popular tools used by anyone wishing to memorize a lot of information fast. A free (and powerful) digital flashcard app that syncs across multiple devices, tons of students of various disciplines (languages, programming, math, etc.) swear by it. But does it lend itself well to med school prep? …
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Chances are if you’ve seen any medical drama then you’ve probably heard the expression “doctor on-call”. But what does it mean exactly? And what can you expect as a future physician (or healthcare worker) being asked to work on-call? We’ll dive into all that in this article. Here’s what else we’ll cover: How on-call works …
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Accredited online biochemistry courses are a great way to fulfill requirements, pick up credits, and level up your education. The convenience of not having to leave home to do so is a big one. I’ve researched the top courses that deliver exactly that and listed them in this article. Here’s what else we’ll cover: Accredited …
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New York City (NYC) has some of the best hospital volunteer programs in the world. From private auxiliaries to non-profits, hospitals to hospices, there’s a lot here for adults, college students, high school students, and anyone else interested in healthcare volunteering across NYC. Take a look at the following programs and apply today. Before we …
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Organic chemistry is a major STEM subject (and an important prerequisite for many health degrees). As a lot of students set out to master it each year, one big question often arises… Is Organic Chemistry Hard? Organic chemistry is one of the hardest science subjects. Its failure and retake rates are high, and its class …
There’s a host of opportunities to become a hospital volunteer in San Antonio. From University-organized programs to private auxiliary groups, there’s a lot here for adults, teenagers, healthcare students, and anyone else interested in giving back to the local San Antonio community. Browse the following programs and hopefully you’ll find something that could be a …
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Caribbean medical schools have a bit of a reputation for being easier options to get into. Saba, which makes up one of the region’s “big four”, stirs up a lot of interest. And not just for those with a less competitive MCAT or GPA! Still, you probably want to know… How hard is it to …
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