Medical students at Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons recently received an assignment they likely never imagined – To create an accurate sketch of Walt Disney’s Mickey Mouse. It’s part of an innovative course titled “Comics and Visual Storytelling” and ultimately serves to help medical students better understand and empathize with future patients. The …
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Three in Four Medical School Graduates Switch Specialties
Among the most challenging aspects of medical school is choosing the right specialty. But if you’re having trouble making a decision, it’s good to know that you’re certainly not alone. In fact, statistics show that just one in four medical school graduates end up pursuing the same specialty that they declared the summer before beginning …
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Five Ways Premed Students Can Maximize Physician Shadowing
If you’re taking premed courses and serious about a career in medicine, it’s highly recommended that you spend some time shadowing a physician. Not only does it communicate your commitment to medical school admissions professionals, but this bit of real-world experience also will help you hone in on the particular career path that’s right for you. …
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Five Top Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for Medical School
Applying for medical school is not for the faint of heart. After all, securing a spot in at a reputable school is highly competitive and the number of hopeful applicants grows each year. To help boost your chances of success, be mindful of these five common mistakes: Not knowing the process: Most graduate school applications are …
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Headed to Medical School? Five Great Reasons to Make a Stop as a Medical Scribe First
If you’re planning a future in the medical field, there are many ways to prepare long before you hit medical school, including shadowing physicians, volunteering at clinics and participating in medically-focused missions trips. Another great way to prepare, and get paid while you’re at it, is to work as a medical scribe. A medical scribe essentially …
Six Benefits of Undergrad Medical Research
Medical school alone is a heavy time and money commitment. That’s why many students opt out of undergraduate research. But that may prove a mistake. Here are six top benefits to participating in independent research while in medical school: It will boost your performance in other classes: Research directly employs a range of skills including critical …
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US Medical School Enrollment Surges 25 Percent Since 2002
If you’re considering a medical career, no doubt you’ve heard news of a coming physician shortage. Researchers with the Association of Medical Colleges predict a total physician shortage of 17 percent by 2025, reflecting a demand that exceeds supply by more than 90,000. Family practice alone will fall short more than 130,000 physicians and more …
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Three Reasons to Consider Medical Practice in Rural Areas
If you’re planning a career in the medical field, no doubt you’ve read news of the coming nationwide shortage of physicians. Researchers with the Association of American Medical Colleges expects a deficit of over 130,000 family physicians alone by 2025, and more than 20 specialties expect significant shortages as well. Experts say that patients living in …
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Three Ways to Prepare For Medical School While Still in High School
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 begin long before applying to medical school. A great place to start? Your freshman year of high school. St. Augustine, FL-based WOLFPACC offers three tips …
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Medical Students Take on Veterans Burdens
It’s been said that to truly understand a man’s pain, one must walk a mile in his shoes. In an innovative collaboration, students at the Medical College of Wisconsin recently did just that when they strapped on the physical loads that America’s soldiers carry while deployed. “Oh my God. Walk up a hill with this? My …
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