Premedical Vlogging is on the rise, and everybody’s got their own show now! While there are tons of great vloggers out there, these are our top 10 premed and medical school vlogging channels for summer 2017! **Note, the number of video views and subscribers contributed greatly to this rank list order. Honorable mention goes to […]
The Humble Physician
“Remember this day! Remember this day!” These were the words repeated by my very dear friend on the day I was accepted to medical school. She forever etched a memory in my brain. I didn’t think much of the statement at first but after the 3rd and 4th echo I obliged to this request and […]
Leadership in a Health Context
While some individuals may be born leaders, many leaders experience success due to an intentional desire for self-improvement and a genuine concern for the welfare of others. As a future leader in healthcare, I intend to strengthen those skills that will enable me to be effective at creating a shared vision with my colleagues. The […]
Cross Culture: ISL Nicaragua Trip
I recently had the privilege of helping people in need by participating in a medical mission trip to Nicaragua with International Service Learning. In response to the shortage of healthcare professionals in developing countries like Nicaragua, our team of six Americans, including two physicians and one dentist-provided healthcare services to two communities. This rich learning […]
Post-Bac Journey: Success through the lens of a non-traditional student
Success in the future is attainable, no matter what your academic past may look like. I am a second year graduate student at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) in the Master of Arts (MA) in Biomedicine program. Despite my own academic highs and lows, my passion for pursuing a career in medicine and global health […]
Carpe Diem!
Take a moment to look around you. Slow down and smell the roses. Soak in the majestic sunset. Listen to the blue birds sing. Take a trip to a foreign land. Smile at your neighbor. Let’s be serious. You are probably reading this blog in a busy library or while taking a break from your […]
Debunking the myths about Osteopathic Medicine
In my experience of applying to medical schools, I have come across a lot of prospective medical students who are unsure of which medical track to apply for. The most popular option best known to majority pre-medical students through their family members, friends, or primary care physician (since it is hard to tell the difference […]