This pandemic has introduced a lot of uncertainty in our lives. None of us could have known a few months ago that our world would be in the state it currently is in and none of us know for sure … Continue reading COVID-19: Dealing with uncertainty
Background Steve completed his undergraduate and master’s studies at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, where he investigated microbial indicators for water pollution in the Niagara Region. His interest in microbiology led him to SickKids in Toronto, where he used big … Continue reading Student Highlights: Steve Botts
I have decided to create a new section termed “Student Highlights”. In this section I will highlight other medical and professional students, show their path, and ask them some questions. I added this section to provide readers perspective from other … Continue reading Student Highlights: Sakib Kazi
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
I have officially completed my first year of medicine and my first summer of medical school has begun. Reflecting on this year has given me a lot to think about based on the amount of maturing and learning that has … Continue reading A Year in Medicine
Medical school offers of admission are now out, and many lives have since changed. This post will be addressing the different outcomes, those who got rejections, those who got waitlisted and those with offers of admissions. If you do not … Continue reading Medical School Offers of Admission
Interview season is coming to a close so I feel like it is a good time to discuss the aftermath of the process. Some of you were lucky enough to receive one or more invitations to interview, while others may … Continue reading Waiting for News
Introduction I would like to start this post by letting you know I will be digging into the topic of mental health and try to really talk about it. I will be recounting my own personal experience going through some … Continue reading Mental Health – Let’s Talk About It
Now that interview invite season has arrived, I thought it would be a good time to advise on some tips for preparing for these interviews. While these tips are specific for medical school interviews, some of the overlying advice and … Continue reading Medical Interview Preparation
At this point I have completed half a year of medical school, and my Christmas break has concluded. I should be studying for my hematology exam, but I would rather indulge in some writing. I know that interviews are coming … Continue reading The Hidden Curriculum of Medicine
