We’ve all been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in some way or another, and one area that has seen significant changes in medical education. Social distancing guidelines and an urgent need for healthcare professionals arose. Medical schools have had to get creative with how they teach and train their students. In this blog post, we’ll …
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Basic Life Support (BLS) training is a crucial part of healthcare and emergency response. It equips healthcare providers, first responders, and other rescuers with the skills and knowledge to act in life-threatening emergencies. One essential component of BLS training is cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training. CPR is a technique that involves giving chest compressions and rescue …
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One of the most important days of a medical student’s career is Match Day, which typically comes in the middle of the spring semester. Getting matched to a facility is an important milestone in your time at medical school, but you might not be sure what to do with the rest of your time at …
USMLE Step 1 (United States Medical Licensing Examination) can be a tough exam to crack, and preparation can be hard. Getting tips from other med students who have taken the exam is key, and what better place to look than Reddit? The medical community of Reddit has many tips and tricks to share when taking …
While doctors are well paid, achieving this lucrative salary can be a long road. As a med student, you’re likely getting by with scholarships, subsidizing loans, and receiving family help. You’ll need a side hustle that accommodates your hectic schedule. There are many ways to make money; each has pros and cons. Some are well-suited …
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The white coat ceremony is a considerable milestone in the lives of all medical students. This special and memorable ceremony marks the beginning of the student’s future career in medicine or healthcare. Such an iconic moment requires an outfit that rises to the occasion, but you need to be careful if you want to avoid …
According to a study at the Medical University of Seoul, South Korea, the majority of med students don’t write emails professionally. One of the main things that lead to such levels of unprofessionalism? The email signature. In this article we’ll take a look at some of the important do’s and don’ts involved when it comes …
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Looking to go to one of the most famous med schools on the planet? You probably already know about the competition. Here’s How Hard It Is To Get Into Harvard Medical School… Harvard Medical School (HMS) is exceptionally hard to get into. Not only is its 3.35% admission rate, 3.9 average GPA, and 520 average …
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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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