Working out whether you need anatomy and physiology (A&P) for med school can be a dilemma. On the one side you know it would probably benefit you. On the other you worry it could harm your GPA. So what’s the right answer? For most U.S. med schools, taking anatomy and physiology before applying is not …
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Most anesthesiologists, especially those in private practice, love to teach. But don’t be fooled into thinking the job is all about sitting down and chilling all day. Shadowing will tell you otherwise! This is the definitive guide on shadowing in anesthetics. Here you’ll learn: What it’s like shadowing an anesthesiologist How to find anesthetists to …
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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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Trying to figure out if medicine is right for you? I know I spent a huge amount of time doing that. Lists like this though, signs that I feel could help show you this might be for you, could prove useful. My only wish is that I had something like this before I finally bit …
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Med students don’t need LinkedIn. Maintaining a profile however is a low-risk activity that could be of some benefit. Especially when it comes to networking, looking for new job or research opportunities and displaying your credentials and experience online. Out of all social media platforms, it probably makes the most sense for med students to …
Having doubts about med school is completely normal. It’s a commitment that eats up serious time, money and social life. Being human, that’s going to affect you. Aside from recognising it as common feeling though, what should you do about it? Is doubt worth examining to the point you consider quitting med school altogether? Or …
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Just like any medical procedure, you can definitely refuse to have a testicular exam. But doing so might not be the best idea. Specifically if it’s part of a routine check-up or you suspect yourself having a problem. The thing about testicular cancer, as we all learn in med school, is that the early signs …
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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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 …
