Premeds don’t acquire information the same way they did 10-20 years ago. Just think about it, how many times have you actually gotten up and gone to the library to get information about medical school? With the advent of YouTube, Facebook, and various other social media platforms, the ability to obtain information is easier now […]
In speaking with premeds struggling in school or simply wanting to optimize their grades I have come to realize there are many causes that can hinder their performance. One area I always address is their behavior in the classroom. I believe in order to have made it to the college level nearly all students ae […]
Weekends….everybody loves them! For the premedical student, they are like gold. When you become a doctor, they’re even more precious and can be thought of as diamonds! During the week, you spend your time in class, studying, playing sports, attending meetings, conducting research, and for some of you working. With so much to do, how […]
1. What is a letter of recommendation? A letter of recommendation or letter of reference is a document containing a writer’s critique of someone’s qualities typically in a positive way. Many premeds underestimate the importance of these letter. They can actually ruin your chances at getting into medical school if done incorrectly. According to a […]
Nobody needs to tell you how competitive it is to get into medical school. The road is long and tough! According to the American Association of Medical Colleges, only 21,030 of the 53,042 applicants matriculated to medical school in 2016. This is equates to roughly 40% (and keep in mind, those ~53,000 students are already […]
Well future doctors, it’s that time again! Winter break has come and gone, and now we are in a new year! Regardless of your gpa last semester (1.0 or 4.0), we’re all starting over for the new semester. This semester you CAN get a 4.0! It’s time to shine! Sure, getting a 4.0 sounds wonderful, […]
“Show me your friends and I will show you your future.: – Anon “Birds of a feather flock together.” -Ancient proverb “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time around.” -Jim Rohn “Do not be deceived: bad company corrupts good character.” -1 Corinthians 15:33 What do these four quotes mean to […]
Yes, yes, yes….we all know you’re great. You’re the best premedical student in the world. You’ve won this award, that award, and they even created a new award just for you! You’re just so awesome! Well, at least that’s what you tell the medical schools. Sure, you’re probably telling the truth, but the medical schools […]
Medical school is expensive and the last thing you want is to be in serious debt before you even start. Nowadays, students are applying to as many as 25 medical schools, and this certainly isn’t a cheap process. When applying via AMCAS, students will pay $160 for the first application, then $38 for each subsequent […]
One of the most nerve wrecking times for pre-medical students is just after Thanksgiving. During the Thanksgiving break, you go home, eat turkey, sleep a lot, and maybe watch some football. You’re in bliss! But the day you return back to class, you’re professors don’t hesitate the slightest bit to remind you that finals are […]
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