June marks my second year in medical school. During the last 2 years, I've learned a lot about medicine and science. I've also learned a lot about how to survive in highly stressful environments. Medical school will test to an almost every way. The mental grind of learning what seems like a billion things every … Continue reading Five things I learned in medical school
In the hospital, doctors routinely diagnose and treat within minutes of meeting their patients. Out of the hundreds of thousands of diseases and medications that exist, clinicians are able to analyze and determine the correct illness and medication within minutes. It's like some doctors just know what's happening. This is possible due to years of … Continue reading Cognitive Bias and Medicine
I made a kidney disease algorithm today and thought I would share it and the associated Anki deck. Please let me know if there are any errors, leave a comment and I'll fix it Anki file: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bQGCNsAldW8iORomMBg1wH5H2Iizz-Dm/view?usp=sharing No content on this site should ever be used as a substitute for direct medical advice from your … Continue reading Kidney disease algorithm
Imagine you are locked in a room with another person. You both have been there for as long as you can remember, and there is no way out of the room. Take a moment to think about this situation, and how you might feel. This is similar to the situation we find ourselves in every … Continue reading Locked in a room…
After 7 years of grueling study sessions and sleepless nights, I finally got accepted into medical school, and will officially my medical training in the fall of 2020. It was a tough ride from first deciding I wanted to become a physician as a junior in high school to finally getting accepted into the medical … Continue reading 5 unusual tips and tricks on getting accepted into medical school
Choosing a major is one of the most difficult decisions that young college students are forced to make every year. There are an endless number of degree choices, and they each have their own perks and challenges. For pre-med students, choosing what major to pursue can feel particularly daunting. Most schools do not have a … Continue reading 3 Big Reasons Pre-Meds should Major in Biology
As a pre-med student, I learned a thing or two about getting good grades and being successful in college. In fact, one of the most important things I learned is that good grades aren't everything to having a successful college career. Over the four or more years you are in college, there will be many … Continue reading 10 Tips for Being Successful in College
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