If you had asked me a few years ago if I would use compression socks, the answer would more than likely have been no. During my third year clerkships I spent most of my time on my feet. From standing…
5 Things you NEED to Survive/Succeed on Clerkships
Every medical students dream is to roam the halls of the hospital, white coat and ID badge on and interacting with patients. For some reason, after 2 years in classrooms and surrounded by endless books we begin to loose confidence…
Road to Residency: Creating the Residency Rank List
We are almost at the end of the road. It has certainly been a long four years! Time sure goes by fast when you are too busy to notice. I have already taken you through the first semester of first…
Road to Residency Part I: Make Your List
Hello friends and welcome to the Road to Residency Series! This is going to be a series on the blog and Instagram where I talk about my tips and tricks to organize yourself and land a residency. The series will…
Succeed in Medical School and Be HAPPY
Medical school is not easy. Many end up miserable and wondering if they chose the right career. Recently, I’ve spoken to other fourth year students and some have said they would never go through this again. Some of them saying…
Making SMART Financial Decisions as (Medical) Students
Finances are a hot topic whenever people who go to medical, dental, veterinary or other graduate type school get together. I am by no means an expert on the topic, but I have always tried to know the necessary minimum…