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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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 …
Having a good pair of shoes as you move into the later years of med school is crucial. Take it from me, as soon as you hit the third year and are caught standing on your feet in hospital all day, you’re going to want something comfortable. Something that doesn’t pinch, rub or tear up …
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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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The pomodoro method, although a personal favorite study technique of mine, is only the tip of the iceberg as far as productivity methods go. If you’re looking for alternatives that achieve similar results; ones that let you study more medicine in less time, there are plenty of powerful alternatives. From the five-minute rule, the Eisenhower …
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The best hobbies for a medical school application should be ones you’re the most passionate about. Because that’s where your personal assets; responsibility, commitment and drive, are most on display. Each of these are qualities that any medical admissions office will value and appreciate. Putting together a medical school application is difficult. Each system, whether …
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