Not all medical students have to dissect cadavers as part of their medical training. Some schools however, particularly the more established and long-running, do make it compulsory. But this answer also depends on local and national laws permitting access to cadavers, as well as the supply. In my own experience as an international student at …
Last July I finished wrapping up my third year in medical school. As an international student, studying abroad, it’s been a tough year. The first semester went smooth enough. The second, as I’m sure we all know, was massively disrupted. The purpose of this article, that I’m putting together on the eve of starting my …
The two biggest disadvantages of studying medicine are the expense and the time required to complete a degree. In some cases, students can finish with up to $300K of loan debt. With the average degree (not including pre-med) taking up to five years to complete. But there are also several other things to consider when …
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Anatomy and physiology, given how huge a subject it is, is often one of the first proper challenges you’ll face in med school. A&P games however? Add a little bit of spice to your study sessions. Here are some of the best free A&P game resources out there on the web. I’ve tried and tested …
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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 in less time, there are plenty of powerful alternatives. From the five-minute rule, the Eisenhower matrix, …
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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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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 …
Being bad at math, in the general sense, shouldn’t stop you from becoming a doctor. But as math is the language of science – and explains the observable patterns of the universe – a basic understanding of it is necessary. Especially when seeking to master both physics and chemistry. In this article, you’ll learn: Why …
