In a world where seemingly everyone has a smartphone, doctors seem to buck the trend. The pager (or beeper, as it’s sometimes known) is synonymous with hospital work, shown at the side of every trusty TV or movie doctor. But do real doctors still use pagers in today’s world of Whatsapp, Slack, and expensive hospital …
A lot of people live under the assumption that because doctors have higher than average salaries, they probably drive nicer than average cars too. But that’s not always the case! Here’s the most popular car among doctors… According to a 2021 Medscape.com survey of 12,000 U.S. physicians, the most popular car make among doctors is …
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If you’re wondering if med school is really worth it then Reddit’s an interesting place to get answers. The communities’ unfiltered and honest opinion? Something that can be valuable for people considering whether med school really is for them! To help you filter through countless threads, I’ve curated (based on my own experiences as an …
Doctors don’t get too many opportunities to add flair to their work uniforms. From white coats to scrubs, the customization of attire is limited. But is it the same when it comes to personal appearance? Can doctors wear nail polish? Yes, in some circumstances. Depending on hospital policy, doctors are allowed to wear nail polish …
There’s some confusion in the general public about the difference between med school and grad school. As both typically happen after undergrad, that’s not surprising! So is med school considered grad school? No. In the U.S. at least, med school isn’t considered grad school. The way its set up is more like a professional school, …
Being asked why you want to be a doctor over a physician’s assistant (PA) can sometimes come up in medical school admissions interviews. But how should you go about answering this question? And how do you do it in a respectful way? What’s the best reason why you should be a doctor and not a …
Taking a good ERAS photo can do wonders in helping your residency application look more competitive. But in the age of social media, and the ill-timed selfie, it’s very easy to get your ERAS photo wrong. So here’s an answer to perhaps the most important question… What are the best tips for a residency ERAS …
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Chances are, if you’re interested in becoming a surgeon, you probably already know it’s a long and difficult road. But besides going to med school (which is the first step), what happens next? Things can get a little bit confusing post-graduation… So, how long is a surgical internship? A surgical internship is normally a year …
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 …
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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