As a med student I spend a lot of my time practicing basic procedures on my colleagues. Given the fact we’re around each other on many of our rotations, we’re easy access. This month alone, I’ve practiced things like neural reflexes on classmates during neurology, as well the Weber test during my otorhinolaryngology (ear nose …
Being squeamish, afraid of the sight of blood, or grossed out by human illness, definitely shouldn’t get in the way of becoming a doctor. Like everything else, the more you’re exposed to those things, the more you get used to it. That’s what’s worked in my case at least! Looking at back at all my …
Piercings can be pretty varied. From small ear piercings to nose rings and studs, how “professional” each looks can be something that divides opinion! So, can doctors have piercings? Doctors that have heavy patient contact are generally advised not to have piercings. But that’s mainly because of the conservative nature of the job. Not legal …
Possible outcomes from cheating in med school could include anything from being asked to retake an exam to undergoing a disciplinary hearing that could bar you from your studies. What actually happens depends on two things; the gravity of the situation and the policy of your medical school. It’s not unheard of for cheating to …
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How to memorize pathology? Everyone has their own take…. My preferred way to memorize pathology is with a combination of intensive flashcard use and plenty of practice questions. This approach leans heavily on the principle of active recall, ensuring you build your long term memory of various diseases and their key presentations. This is a …
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Spend anytime as a med student and you’ll notice very different breeds of people. Some have endearing quirks, others are just plain strange. Either way, med school stereotypes, of which there are quite a few, abound. Personally, I straddle quite a few of the 21 characteristics on this (by no means exhaustive) list. It’s largely …
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Failing medical school need not be so daunting. Plenty of people, from worlds as diverse as elite sports, literature, entertainment and exploration, have done just that. All while making a name for themselves anyway. Famous med school dropouts you might not know about? Charles Darwin Roald Amundsen Andre Breton Jonathan Safran Foer Pau Gasol And …
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Going into med, with all the years of schooling and the big financial hole it causes, you want to have some reassurance that it’s all going to be worth it. “Will I be happy in this job?” we ask ourselves. “What kind of doctor will I best enjoy being?” Despite there being no real way …
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Developing your focus for studying for exams is a lot like exercising a muscle. You have to start off slow and gradual. Then you increase your intensity as you move closer to the final date. To do that, the first step is to get organised and know when that date is. Then set out a …
Medical school, in my own opinion, is one of the more stressful experiences I’ve ever had in my life. All the time that goes in to staying on top of studies, the commitment and responsibility involved in getting through classes and exams, adds up. And this is coming from someone who had a life before …
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