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
Sorry for the delay in the post. I wanted to make a nice comprehensive MCAT post that covered a broad range of topics rather than bombard you with multiple short posts. If there are topics you would like covered that … Continue reading MCAT – How to Study for it
If you’ve considered medicine, you probably know about the MCAT, the standardized test for medical school admissions. Most medical schools in Canada, and nearly every reputable medical school in the United States requires this test. If you haven’t done the … Continue reading MCAT – An Overview
I don’t know how old you are, I don’t know what experiences or background you have, but given you are still reading my post and you found this page, I think it’s safe to assume you are curious about medical school and becoming a physician. Why do you want to be a doctor? For anyone that has ever prepared for a medical school interview, or has had this question asked of them knows how difficult it is to answer it properly. Outside of an interview or talking situation, for some, the deep desire to become a physician starts very early … Continue reading To Preface…
