Social media platforms like YouTube are fast becoming the go-to medium for following experts in different fields and educating yourself in a fun and engaging way. When it comes to dermatologists, YouTube has some awesome channels to follow to learn more about the specialty. In this article, we’ll take a look at 6 of the …
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Knowing where the best medical supply stores in Houston are located is hugely important when it comes to equipping a successful healthcare organization. Texan med students, physicians, nurses and health business owners in the Houston area can all benefit (and find some excellent deals) shopping at any of the following businesses. Before we get started …
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So you dream of being a doctor but your classes aren’t going as well as you hoped. Don’t worry. Plenty of others share that experience. But where do you stand? Do medical schools accept C’s? Yes. You can get into some medical school with C’s but it significantly limits your options. You’ll need to retake …
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Starting med school after 30 has certain challenges. As many of these will be unique to you, based on decisions you’ve made as an adult, it’s difficult to offer general advice. My own personal story talking about studying medicine later in life (31 to be exact), for example, might be very different to yours. That …
It’s possible to be a doctor with a criminal record or a felony to your name. But first you have to get accepted into a medical school and complete the program. Medical admissions offices, although they’re not legally obliged to, do screen for things like this. One more thing to consider once graduated; the challenge …
It might be surprising to think about but not all medical students go on to become doctors. According to data from the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), its estimated that around 80-90 percent of med students graduate. With an even greater percentage (96%) successfully completing six-year programs. Beyond this data however, it’s difficult to …
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Medical podcasts, although very informative, can often be a little dry. Personally, I like my medical facts, figures and everything in between, with a hearty dose of humour. The following funny medical podcasts deliver exactly that. Each does their own unique thing to take apart the science, lay out some interesting facts and give us …
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As a med student I spend a lot of my time practicing basic procedures on my colleagues. Given the fact we’re around each other on many of our rotations, we’re easy access. This month alone, I’ve practiced things like neural reflexes on classmates during neurology, as well the Weber test during my otorhinolaryngology (ear nose …
Spend anytime as a med student and you’ll notice very different breeds of people. Some have endearing quirks, others are just plain strange. Either way, med school stereotypes, of which there are quite a few, abound. Personally, I straddle quite a few of the 21 characteristics on this (by no means exhaustive) list. It’s largely …
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Failing medical school need not be so daunting. Plenty of people, from worlds as diverse as elite sports, literature, entertainment and exploration, have done just that. All while making a name for themselves anyway. Famous med school dropouts you might not know about? Charles Darwin Roald Amundsen Andre Breton Jonathan Safran Foer Pau Gasol And …
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