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...
How have mentors positively impacted your career? Mentors have probably most impacted my career by being examples – good examples. 🙂 I feel that my mentors have helped and continue to help shape my career (and sometimes personal) path. Originally, my mentors helped me choose a career in...
Over the past decades, nursing has become a booming career - there are more than 3.1 million registered nurses in the U.S. alone. The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 16% growth in employment of registered nurses over the next 12 years,...
How many times a day are you able to take a step back and reflect on your day? Though limited, there have been studies initiated that assess the benefits of reflection in various sectors of healthcare. Understanding the act of reflection and making a conscious...
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...
Medical school is stressful, overwhelming, and involves copious amounts of studying. But most of all, it is rewarding. Here are 6 tips for getting through medical school happy, healthy, and sane. Congratulate yourself on how far you’ve come, and continue to do your best to be...
With a severe physician shortage already affecting healthcare in the United States, the American Association of Medical Colleges now projects a 94,000 doctor deficit within the next decade. What has enhanced this problem is the fact that many medical students are now choosing to enter subspecialties, as opposed...
Guest contributor Justine Roberts, PA-C explains why she chose to pursue a business degree and how it has shaped and enhanced her skills in the field she loves: medicine. “I saw your ‘sheepskins’ out there in the waiting room…. What in the world possessed you to...
