Developing your focus for studying for exams is a lot like exercising a muscle. You have to start off slow and gradual. Then you increase your intensity as you move closer to the final date. To do that, the first step is to get organised and know when that date is. Then set out a …
Crocs are a popular shoe brand for doctors mainly because of how easy they are to clean and sterilise. Working in medicine exposes people to blood, urine and other fluids that can easily stain clothes and footwear. The foam material that most Crocs are made from can easily be machine or hand-washed clean with no …
Medical students can be found wearing any color of scrubs but popular choices include green, red, blue and black. Most US-based medical schools have their own uniform policy for their students, meaning they are often required to wear one color (or coats over scrubs). Therefore scrub choice is usually hospital or school specific. Personally, I …
Med school can be lonely so should you get a pet? What about dogs? They’re fun right? Well, it’s complicated… Dogs, due to the time commitment required, aren’t a good idea for medical school. You’ll need to spend a lot of time on the wards during your rotations and residency years, meaning that walking them …
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Memorizing a textbook, although it’s a heavy process, can sometimes be the only way to make sure you pass a particular class. But what’s the best way to go about it? Here’s the short answer on how to best memorize a textbook: First, pick the right book. Then give yourself time (a week per one …
I’m always looking for shortcuts to better my retention and memory when studying. Mnemonics have always been a key part of this. But what’s better than plain mnemonics? Funny medical mnemonics. So here’s a comprehensive list of some particularly great ones. What Are Medical Mnemonics? Before I dive in, just a quick one for those …
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Having been in Eastern Europe for three years now, I’ve learned a lot about what life is like as a medical student abroad. Studying medicine in Bulgaria, for the most part, is good. But it’s not without its challenges. If you’re thinking about studying medicine here it’s important you get some impartial insight. Not all …
Studying medicine in Europe isn’t like studying in your home country. There’s a lot to think about. Things like learning a new language, adjusting to a new culture and leaving family and friends behind. In this article I’ll talk through some of the bigger challenges involved in being a foreigner going to school abroad. Based …
I’ve been blogging now, on and off, since 19 years old. Or should I say, failing at blogging since then. In that time I’ve seen a lot of stuff. Thought about a lot of stuff too. This medium, for some reason, keeps on coming back to me. Unlike most posts you’ll read on the topic …
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