Category: Medicine

Top 5 Reasons to Love Medical School By: Valerie Jones, MD     Recently, there has been a high level of pessimism and complaining about the state of the medical field.  However, soon to be doctors, don’t lose sight of the ultimate goal and the reason why you are working so hard.  For many in the […]

The Best Medical Pick-up Lines By: LifeofaMedStudent     Every couple of weeks I’ll share a funny medical pick up line that I receive on #LifeofaMedStudent. It‘s frequently one of the more shared tweets that I send out. So here are a collection of some of the best #LifeofaMedStudent #MedicalPickupLines!       For the […]

  MCAT Prep by MedSchoolCoach is the Only MCAT Study App You’ll Ever Need! By: MedSchoolCoach     (This is a Sponsored post from MedSchoolCoach. To see all the companies that help support #LifeofaMedStudent, check out the Sponsors page.)   Studying for the MCAT exam can be difficult for pre-med students – and expensive. This […]

  UWorld – Self Assessment The only reason UWorld USMLE Step 2 CK Practice Questions isn’t above the NBME practice exams is that there is only one USMLE World Self-Assessment (UWSA). Both the NBME and the UWSA are half as long as the real exam, but the UWSA’s advantage is that they resemble UWorld Step […]

  THE FINANCIAL SAVIOR FOR MEDICAL STUDENTS By: Pattern Life   As a medical student, you might have heard about disability insurance. But the real question is, why is this so important? And do you need it now? The simple answer to those questions is disability insurance is the holy grail for income protection, and […]

  8 things that being a Medical Student with ADHD has taught ME! By: Eric Mubang     Adapt to the situation: For me personally, I  always struggled with absorbing information quickly. I would have to re- read things multiple times just to have a chance to understand the basic underlying concept. While this worked […]

The Demanding Journey of Medical School: Navigating the Hardest Challenges By: LifeofaMedStudent   Embarking on the path to becoming a physician is an arduous yet rewarding journey. Medical school is renowned for its rigorous curriculum and demanding workload, pushing aspiring doctors to their limits. In this article, we will explore the most challenging aspects of […]

  The Best Books for Basic Sciences in Medical School: 2023 Edition     Much like our other post The Best Books for Your Clinical Rotations, this will highlight some of the best books for basic sciences in medical school – updated for 2023!   For the best medical student discounts – check out our […]

Top Paying Medical Specialties in the US By: LifeofaMedStudent         When considering a medical career, factors such as passion, earning potential, and personal fulfillment come into play. Today, we look at a comprehensive overview of the top paying medical specialties in the United States, while also examining compensation differences based on regional […]

  The Best Books for Medical School:  Clinical Rotations – 2023  By #LifeofaMedStudent     The Best Books for Medical School: Clinical Rotations For utilizing the Best Books for Clinical rotations, I suggest picking one study book and 1-2 question banks. For the best medical student discounts – check out our page full of 25% or […]

A Comprehensive Guide to Conquering USMLE Step 1 By: LifeofaMedStudent       Embarking on the journey to becoming a physician involves conquering various milestones, with USMLE Step 1 being one of the most critical. This comprehensive exam assesses your understanding of basic medical sciences and serves as a gateway to advancing in your medical […]

  The Healthy Democracy Campaign: Medical Students Taking Action to Address Social Determinants of Health By: Dr. Jennifer Caputo-Seidler     Given the reality of health disparities in the United States, it is not enough for medical students to learn evidence-based medicine. Most of an individual’s health is determined by nonmedical factors such as job opportunities, […]

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Research indicates that studying on the eve of the exam can clutter short-term memory, disrupt long-term memory retrieval, and bias decision-making. Give your brain a much-needed day off before the exam. Instead of cramming, focus on reviewing key concepts and engaging in activities that promote relaxation. Trust the knowledge you’ve accumulated throughout your dedicated preparation. […]