I apologize since it has been some time since my last post. I have been busy with the start of my clinical rotations as a third-year medical student, and I just finished up my 8-week surgery rotation. I will aim … Continue reading The Unofficial Guide to Medical School
For undergraduate students December is exam season. Caffeinated to an unhealthy amount, studying above all else and counting down the days until the semester finishes. Final exams are important since they are worth a large percentage of your final mark … Continue reading Killing your Final Exams
Anyone wanting to go to medical school these days knows you need more than just grades. Getting a 4.0 is not a guarantee for getting into medical school, and there is an increasing emphasis on non-academic work and community service … Continue reading Extracurricular Activities
Summer time is amazing. Not having class, being able to enjoy the weather, being at home, sleeping in, and most of all is having no obligations. For those looking to practice medicine, is there anything you should do in the … Continue reading What to do in an Undergraduate Summer and all about Research
I recently received an email from a reader who obtained a midterm grade they did not think was very good. This test was worth a sizeable portion of their final grade and they asked me if I had ever received … Continue reading Bad Grades & Self-Care
There is a large amount of anxiety among future first years for not only starting undergrad, but also doing well in it. My goal is for this post to highlight some of the difficulties associated with undergrad and some aspects of it to keep into consideration as future undergrads. Continue reading What’s up with Undergrad?
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