Creative Childcare for Medical Students
Nineteen hundred dollars a month. That was the cost of infant care at my son’s … Read more
Medical School
Getting into medical school was only the first hurdle. Learn more about how to be successful in medical school.
Roadmap to a Rewarding Research Year
Welcome to “Research for the Rest of Us”, a column about navigating the complex intricacies … Read more
5 Tips as You Prepare for Step 1
For many medical students, and especially those nearing the end of their second year, one … Read more
Publish or Perish: Getting Started on Your First Manuscript
Publications are the holy grail for the budding student researcher. These days, competitive specialties all … Read more
Pregnant in MS1: Tackling Medical School While Growing a Tiny Human
There is no good time to have a baby. This is especially true in the … Read more
Conference Confidential: Insider Tips and Strategies for Success
Conferences are to medicine as trade shows are to business. Love them or hate them, … Read more
Making Friends in Medical School
During my wedding reception when the dance floor was full, multi-colored lights were flashing, and … Read more
The Art of Writing Abstracts
Abstracts are an essential currency of research, especially for students and early career scientists. They … Read more
Are Sub-Internships Beneficial?
I was recently asked to speak to students at my former medical school and give … Read more
Perspective From a Student Who Left Medical School
Updated August 26, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors. I’m sure … Read more
The Power of Positivity
I’m in my home stretch (last week!) of officially being in medical school. I’ve done … Read more
5 Tips for Surviving Medical School
As you transition from being a premedical student to a bonafide medical student, it quickly … Read more
10 Wedding Registry Ideas for Medical Students
Are wedding bells in your future? Here are some ideas to help you start your journey as a married medical student off right.
Speak Up: How To Ace Your First Podium Presentation
The power of public speaking is a profound thing, and one that adept researchers can … Read more
Invent the Future of Medicine, FT. Matthew Howard, MD
See a problem, solve a problem Think of an inventor. What comes to mind? The … Read more
Taking A Research Year: What You Should Know
When a medical student approaches the end of third year and is assessing their chances … Read more
Why Med Students Join Medical Societies
Medical Societies and Associations: Are they Useful for Students? Listener Zachary wrote to [email protected] to … Read more
Preparing the Perfect Poster Presentation
Poster presentations are to medical school as book reports are to grade school. They are … Read more
It’s Okay to Not Know Everything
As a medical student, you are going to step foot onto a clinical rotation for … Read more
What Research Means For Residency Applications
Does research mean a whole lot when applying to residency? Listener Nathan called in to … Read more