Microbiology and molecular biology; there’s several syllables difference between the names but how different is one compared to the other? Let’s take a look at each, what you can expect studying them and what’s the better subject to major in. Microbiology vs Molecular Biology Microbiology and molecular biology differ in terms of their focus. Microbiology …
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Reddit is a great place to go to for ideas. As a place for (largely) anonymous commentators to answer any question they see fit, it’s got several useful communities for doctors, nurses, med students, pre-meds, and everyone in-between. The platforms’ answer to the med school admissions staple; “why do you want to be a doctor?”, …
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Doctors can take vacations; anything between 3-6 weeks a year is seen as the standard. It’s not the easiest of professions to get time off and travel in though. Here we’ll learn: What factors influence the vacation time of a doctor How much vacation time certain specialists (ER, family, radiology etc) have Opportunities doctors can …
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Becoming a doctor for celebrities is dependent on four things; qualifying, becoming an expert, providing great service and gaining recommendations. Powerful marketing helps too of course but most of the time celebrities, especially those who know each other, will refer their doctors to one another. So word of mouth is another important factor. I talk …
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A lot of people hate doctors. Planning to soon become part of the medical profession myself I’m curious to find out why. The main reasons for the hate seem to be one (or a combination of) the following: The internet convincing people they don’t need doctors The stigma associated with big pharma Fake news and …
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There’s often some debate as to what’s better to use to study medicine; Pathoma vs Boards and Beyond. The quick answer is both if you want an amazing USMLE score. But, like always, there are some complexities. This article discusses them. Here you’ll learn: What Pathoma and Boards and Beyond are (and why they matter) …
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This is a guide to UFAPS; a collection of the most tried and tested med school resources available. In this article you’ll find: What UFAPS is and why it’s so good How to use UFAPS for both the USMLE or med school in general (non-US students) If you can/should rely on UFAPS alone as part …
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Whiteboards might still have a place in your studying arsenal if you’re the handwriting type. In terms of size and usability, they can be a good investment. In this article we’ll cover: 6 reasons you might want to use whiteboards Recommended whiteboards for studying Why they work (scientific evidence) As a busy med student always …
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This is the ultimate study guide for Biochemistry. Here you’ll learn: General tips on how to study biochemistry How to get an A My strategy for studying biochem in med school Resources that can help you succeed Biochemistry is one of those classes that can make you really hate med school. All those metabolic flow …
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Worrying about your accommodation should be the last thing on your mind going into med. Getting in is the hardest part! Still, if you’re wondering if med schools have dorms (or if they might be a good fit), this is the article for you. Do Medical Schools Have Dorms? Many med school have dorms. They’re …
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