Research. Sounds both intimidating and boring right? Read around various student forums etc. and you’ll see it’s a fundamental part of med school applications. A necessary evil you’ll need to rack up hours doing… Or is it? How many hours of research for medical school do you actually need? Contrary to popular belief, you don’t …
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Hospital volunteering in Chicago is great for people looking to lend a helping hand and learn more about healthcare. The work you do in any of the following organizations could help make a big difference in patients’ lives and give you a unique opportunity to learn more about various healthcare roles. Before we get into …
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Microbiology takes a lot of work to do well. Sometimes though, after hours of study and dozing off over your textbooks, you want something a little lighter. And that’s where microbiology study games come in! The following are perfect for all students; nurses, medics, highschoolers and yes, even microbio majors… Ready to take a look? …
Medical volunteer opportunities in Miami have a lot to offer. Home to many long estabilished hospitals, there are many chances here to learn more about healthcare, medicine and any other aspect of patient care. The opportunities below are open to a range of people curious about healthcare. You won’t get paid (obviously), but you can …
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On the surface level human anatomy coloring books are super appealing. You get to have fun coloring in pretty pictures while you study right? But are they effective? That’s the key question!As a med student myself (and someone who’s successfully passed anatomy), I’ve always wondered if they’re worth the money. So that’s what this article …
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Don’t be fooled into thinking your diversity essay in medical school should only be about your race or gender. It’s more than that. It’s intended as an exploration of yourself. Putting one together, especially if you feel there’s nothing particularly “unique” about you, is hard. In this article, I’ll try and help with that. We’ll …
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You want to be an A grade student but you’re also your own worst enemy. Stringing your study sessions together as the days and weeks roll by? The hardest thing on earth… Don’t worry. I know that feeling all too well. Back in the day, before I discovered the following techniques, I was probably the …
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You want to be a doctor but you still want to dress to impress right? Knowing where to get started with medical student attire will definitely help you with that. As a 4th year med student myself, I know how important it is to get your fashion choices right. Hanging out in the clinic all …
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Med school can get lonely. All those books and flashcards aren’t exactly comforting. Which is why impressing that hot young colleague of yours is duly important. But how are you going to do it? Funny med student pick-up lines is one way! The next time you’re looking to slide into those DM’s or impress a …
I’ve been using Anki Heatmap, along with the excellent Zanki, since day one of med school. It’s my favorite Anki add-on, motivating me to hit my study goals day after day. If you haven’t got it installed (and you’re using Anki), you’re really missing out. Here’s why: It’s free It’s super useful for helping you …
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