Tips
Three Ways to Set Yourself Apart in Medical School Applications in 2017
January 2, 2017
The coming shortage of physicians means a plethora of opportunities for those planning careers in medicine. But make no mistake – competition for those tens of thousands of open job spots...
Three Ways to Prepare For Medical School While Still in High School
April 5, 2016
It’s never to early to begin laying the foundation for reaching your career goals and living out your life’s dream. In fact, preparation for a career in the medical profession should...
Tips for Shadowing a Doctor
September 29, 2015
Research by the Association of American Medical Colleges shows that 93.5 percent of the nation's medical students who matriculated in 2014 have shadowed a physician or other healthcare...
Top Ways Students Prepare for Medical School
September 8, 2015
Each year, the Association of American Medical Colleges releases its Matriculating Questionnaire, designed to collect and reveal a litany of information about the nation's medical students, from...
Stress-Busting Tips for Medical Students
April 2, 2015
April is National Stress Awareness Month, a national campaign designed to educate Americans about the effects of stress on our health, work, relationships and life. Of course, all college students...
How to Craft Your Medical School Letter of Intent
March 30, 2015
If you've applied and been interviewed for acceptance at medical school, your next step should be to craft a letter of intent to let your top choice school know of your commitment. Medical...
Five Top Study Habits to Help you Ace Medical School
February 24, 2015
No matter your course of college study, adopting effective study habits can help assure a smooth educational experience and boost your academic and career success. Here are a few top tips from St....
USMLE Failure Rates - And How you can Beat Them
May 5, 2014
You’ve rocked your studies and feel ready to take on your first medical residency. The only thing standing in your way – Part 1 of the United States Medical Licensing Examination,...
How to get licensed in the US if you are an IMG
June 18, 2012
The ECFMG (Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates) defines an international medical graduate (IMG) as a physician who received a medical degree or qualification from a medical school...
How to Pass the USMLE or COMLEX Exams
September 2, 2010
A majority of the questions posted on medical-student forums are asking for advice about the best approach for passing the various steps of the USMLE or COMLEX examinations. Some of the students...
