Keen on psychiatry but not confident at math? Surprisingly it’s a common feeling! But is doing pure math a must if you want to become a psychiatrist? You can become a psychiatrist without “doing” pure math. But it’s difficult. The first part of the process, getting into med school, is much easier if you have …
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If you’re applying for med school then you need volunteering hours. Without them, you just don’t stand a chance. Being educated in the U.S., you’ve most likely heard of the Red Cross. One of the country’s biggest volunteer organizations, they stand out as being a good first point of contact. But, is Red Cross volunteering …
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The dreaded CARS passages make many MCAT students run in fear. Just how are you supposed to make sense of huge walls of confusing text? You’ve heard that Jack Westin CARS can help, but as a premium course costing close to $1K, you’re a little on the fence. So, is Jack Westin CARS worth it? …
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Preparing for med school, it’s tough to know what qualifies as clinical experience or not. Especially for roles that aren’t hospital-based. So does hospice volunteering count as clinical experience? Hospice volunteering counts for clinical experience if the hospice organization directly allows patient care. But not if the volunteering is clerical or administrative in nature. Many …
Things are hotting up and it’s time to think about leveling up your med school application. But you’re faced with a dilemma; solid extracurriculars (shadowing) vs a chance of making money (scribing). So you want to know… Does scribing count as shadowing? Scribing does not count as shadowing. Shadowing is a voluntary (usually unpaid) experience …
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Starting medical school can be a daunting process (trust me, I’ve been there). But if you’re anything like I was, lost in the woods with nobody to help, then this one might be for you. Here’s what you should do before medical school starts… Travel, read, relax and work out. Identify the healthy habits that …
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