This is the definitive list of med school memes published over the course of 2020. As it’s been a heck of a year it’s time you treated yourself with a good laugh. The following memes have been collected from around the web and attributed to the people who helped share and create them. And yes, …
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Although it’s possible to get into medical school with C’s it does limit your options. US-based students might want to retake pre-med courses to raise their overall grade point average (GPA). But there’s also the option of going to international medical schools in Europe too, especially institutions where grade boundaries are relaxed. As a student …
There is no hard evidence on what the best anki deck is for the USMLE Step 1. According to hundreds of testimonials from high scoring med students however, the Anking deck (a modified version of Zanki) is probably the most effective. The “creator” of the deck, who scored an impressive 260+ on the exam itself, …
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 …
Microbiology is a hard subject to study. It’s very detail heavy; requiring you to remember a lot of facts about microscopic organisms, morphologies and modes of action. Without some basic knowledge of biology and chemistry, or the ability to memorize things easily, it’s likely you’ll struggle. Personally speaking, it was one of the tougher subjects …
Figuring out how to study for an anatomy practical is a bit of minefield. Unlike ‘normal’ anatomy that allows you to sit at home studying from apps, flashcards or books, practical anatomy puts you in the lab. It also requires you to get comfortable with the technical side of the subject. For a newcomer that’s …
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The best anatomy websites for medical students are often hidden gems piled under larger paid-for platforms. Searching around for them takes time. Time that you most probably don’t have! Having faced the challenge of mastering anatomy myself in med school, I know what it’s like when it comes to hunting around for good resources. That’s …
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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 …
Every year that rolls by in med school I often feel like I’m taking one step forward then one step back. Sometimes I feel the information I’ve learned compounding. Other times I’m cursing myself for forgetting so much. What to do when I feel like I’m forgetting everything I learned in med school? Based on …
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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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