Medical school is hard more difficult than most people can understand. Even under the best circumstances, medical students will face a number of challenges that will test your commitment and your sanity. With rising burnout rates, stagnant residency caps, and an intensely grueling course load, the...
Whether you're heading back to nursing school, medical school, or PA school, September is always an exciting time because it marks the start of a fresh new academic year. You've had the summer to reflect on everything you've learned so far, and with a fresh slate and a...
The study time and schoolwork that goes into prospective students becoming medical professionals is no joke. And while no patient wants to be taken care of by a doctor or nurse whose human anatomy knowledge is only subpar, or doesn’t know what’s in the medication...
The third year of medical school is pretty busy, a big step forward in the budding doctor's life. Clinical rotations are meant to give students their first taste of "real" medicine, and experiences during this time often define the career path a doctor chooses. Here is...
The personal statement is a core component of applying to medical school. It’s a chance to give admissions committees a glimpse of your personality, to show you’re more than just your grades and test scores. Most of all, it’s your chance to express your desire...
Psychiatrists Ryan C. W. Hall and Susan Hatters-Friedman discussed how they use analyses of Star Wars characters as diagnostic tools during the American Psychiatric Association's annual meeting (APA 2016) in Atlanta, Georgia. For students of psychiatry, it can be hard to take textbook definitions of psychopathology and imagine...
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE MENTEE The mentoring relationship is one of collaboration that should ultimately benefit both parties. Therefore mentees should demonstrate eagerness to learn, flexibility and an understanding of the mentor’s demanding schedule.30 Mentees should be prompt for all appointments, and respect the time and effort...
Mentoring has been recognized as a critical aspect of the professional and/or personal development of the student, resident and faculty member. This career development resource discusses strategies for building effective mentoring relationships and outlines some of the challenges to contemporary mentoring. The first account of a...
The life of a medical student can be hectic, to say the least. As a result of the mental and physical demands that come with being in medical school, relationships, romantic or otherwise, oftentimes take a back seat. However, according to one grad, relationships may be among...
High rates of obesity, hypertension, and diabetes across the country have led many to request a call-to-action from our nation's medical educators. According to StateofObesity.org, almost 38% of adults are obese and the CDC predicts that one-in-three adults will develop diabetes by 2050. Not only are these health...
