Looking to go to one of the most famous med schools on the planet? You probably want to know… How Hard Is It To Get Into Harvard Medical School? Harvard Medical School (HMS) is definitely hard to get into. 2020’s data shows that 6,708 applicants applied and only 234 got accepted (with 798 interviews). But …
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As a healthcare student, chances are you’ve heard the name Littmann. Considered one of the best manufacturers of stethoscopes out there, it’s a name that doesn’t come cheap. For a cash-strapped nursing, med or allied health student, forking out for one can seem something of a dilemma. So, are Littman stethoscopes worth it? Yes, Littman …
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As part of the holy UFAPS, UWorld is a must when it comes to USMLE prep. But, as there is with most paid resources, there’s a lot of debate surrounding how best to use it. So when to start UWorld to really get the most bang for your buck? There are a couple schools of …
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Because writing isn’t a huge part of being a doctor, you might be thinking it’s pretty low on the list of activities med students do. We know you have to write essays for applications, but do you have to write essays in medical school? Some med schools, specifically the top tier ones, expect students to …
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You’re thinking about med school but you know it’s expensive. But med students do work right? You’ve seen them in teaching hospitals or clinics interacting with the public. Sometimes it’s even easy to mistake them with real doctors! So do med students get paid? Med students don’t get paid until after they’ve completed their studies. …
Volunteering at a children’s hospital is one of the best ways you can give back and help improve the lives of sick children. But knowing where to get started, especially if you’re new to it, can be challenging. There are many things to think about! First things first… Here’s the simplest way to volunteer at …
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Chances are (if you’re reading this) you’re thinking about going (or already on your way) to med school. But you’re worried about your love life. And whether you’ll ever have time again to meet anybody new… So, do med students date each other? Yes, med students commonly date each other. Due to the intensity of …
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Med school, college, high school, it doesn’t matter where you go, sometimes there are professors you simply dread being around. Studying is hard enough, despite the abrasive personalities. So, how do you deal with rude professors? Do your best to ignore their arrogance or rudeness and concentrate on the task in hand. Treat the scenario …
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As a busy pre med you’ve undoubtedly got a lot to think about. Money is an obvious one and time is another. What if I said you could have the best of both worlds? Combining clinical experience and a chance to make some extra cash… The best paid jobs for pre med students that don’t …
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You want to make some money but get decent clinical experience at the same time. “Working in pharm could be cool”, you think. “Especially as I’m preparing for med.” But does being a pharmacy technician look good for med school? Having experience as a pharmacy technician can be good when it comes to med school …
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