Medical students typically hit the books during their first two years of medical school. Then, they are ready to apply the basic sciences they’ve learned by scheduling their clinical rotations. Most med students receive clerkships during his or her third and fourth years to train in a medical specialty for several weeks before rotating from …
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Which Medical School Is Right for You?
Choosing the right medical school can seem like a daunting task, but with proper guidance and a little research it is entirely possible to find the perfect fit. However, there are numerous factors that need to be taken into account in order to make an informed decision. In this blog post, we’ll explore which type …
Is Becoming a Doctor Just Memorization?
“It shouldn’t be,” says Hans Wolf CEO and founder of WOLFPACC Physicians Achievement Concept Course. “Medical school involves understanding and applying concepts, problem solving, and developing the clinical skills needed to become a practicing physician.” Whereas becoming a doctor is more than just memorization, the overall journey that requires many years of education and training …
Why Students Quit Medical School
“There are many reasons why a student may decide to leave medical school,” explains Dr. Hans Wolf founder of WOLFPACC Physicians Achievement Concept Course. “Sometimes a student discovers they have a lack of interest in the field while others feel overly stressed about the high cost of tuition or the never-ending challenges of the curriculum.” …
The Dangers of Self Medicating in America
You may not remember much about the arrival of the year 2000 but along with welcoming in the new millennium there were numerous Y2K prophecies regarding the exponential rate at which medicine would be advancing. Some predictions had us living in a sci-fi-like existence by 2025 where healthcare would resemble an episode of Star Trek. A …
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Why Doctors Should Love the Web
Before the Internet, a doctor’s marketing efforts were usually limited to a Yellow Page phonebook ad that contained a contact number and an address, but that was then. Today it is easy to see why doctors should love the web. Whether it is debating medical issues with peers or promoting healthy patient behaviors, the Internet …
Nutrition Education for Medical Students
Earlier this year, as an initiative to improve patient health and wellness, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a critical bipartisan resolution on nutrition education for medical students. H.Res.1118 – Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States recognizes the mounting personal and financial burden of diet-related disease in the United …
