Unless there is a doctor lurking in your family tree, there may not be anyone in your family or circle of friends outside of Medical School that understands what you’re going through as a student. As a first year medical student, you’re faced with the pressure of proving you belong by posting good scores on …
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Time is a precious commodity when you’re preparing for the USMLE or COMLEX. Dr. Hans P. Wolf and his staff have a decade of experience in teaching medical students how to integrate a vast amount of information in the shortest time. Through a new way of looking at medicine, he has helped medical students and …
The greatest cause of stress most medical students face while preparing their residency applications is how well they did on their USMLE or COMLEX exams. But not to be overlooked are reference letters, basic science & clerkship grades, personal statement and extracurricular activities. Residency program directors want to see well rounded applications. What could make …
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No matter your financial resources, one thing is for sure – medical school is pricey. But thanks to a generous donor, the first 60 students enrolled at a new Fort Worth medical school, a partnership between Texas Christian University and the University of North Texas Health Science Center, will receive free tuition covering their first …
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When thinking of potential medical careers, those that involve direct contact with patients are the first to come to mind – doctors, surgeons, nurses, paramedics, etc. But the practice of medicine is deeply dependent upon the scores of professionals who largely work behind the scenes. Among them are medical scientists. A medical scientist’s primary purpose …
Anecdotal research shows that upward of 60 percent of medical school hopefuls apply not directly after graduation, but upon taking a year off studies. It’s known as a “gap year” and there are multiple reasons and benefits, including the opportunity to complete prerequisite coursework, improve MCAT scores, gain clinical experience and – perhaps most importantly …
Research shows that more graduates are opting to take a gap year before going headstrong into applying for medical school. Among the top reasons and benefits… The opportunity to boost your undergraduate GPA. Time to more thoroughly study for or retake your MCAT exam for a higher score. Time to complete prerequisite coursework that your …
Like many industries, the medical field is increasingly becoming a global one. As international travel, both to and from the United States increases each year, so too does the potential for illnesses brought back from across borders. And when an epidemic emerges, it often takes doctors from multiple countries collaborating to help end the outbreak, …
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It goes without saying that medical school will prove one of the busiest, most challenging yet rewarding times of your life. Your studies will be intense and, to maximize your time and effort, you’ll need to be able to focus. That’s why choosing the right living arrangement for you will be crucial to your success. …
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Some of the most important work in the medical field doesn’t involve treating patients. In fact, it takes place long before a patient walks into a doctor’s office. That’s because every new treatment, every new or improved medication or medical device, every groundbreaking advance in healthcare happens via medical research, and much of that research …
