When USMLE announced Step 1 was officially going to become a pass/fail exam, the relief medical students around the world felt was incredible. However, as one of the first test-takers to actually receive a pass/fail grade, figuring out how to study for this infamous exam proved more challenging than I anticipated. For one, almost every schedule or guide you can find online is for those who wanted to score upwards of the 99th percentile. Not to mention, most of them include studying 6-7 days a week and are a true grind for 6-8 weeks. As someone who had just gone…
Pursing a career in medicine is an incredible journey full of many difficult decisions. One of the biggest, most daunting questions to answer is: what specialty do you want to pursue? While all physicians go through the same (or nearly the same) 4 years of training in medical school, afterward you have to complete residency training in the specialty that will be your career, most likely, for the rest of your life. There are so many different paths you can take, specialties and sub-specialties you can choose from, some of which you barely learn about in medical school. Thus, my…
Before we begin, I want to preface with the disclaimer that this is not a “How I scored in the 99th percentile in one month” blog post. Truthfully, my score was average, I spent an average amount of time studying, and loathed almost every minute of it. However, the MCAT is a daunting, necessary evil almost every premed must face to get into medical school, and I know many students find it as overwhelming as I did when figuring out how to tackle this particular beast! So, instead, this is a: “How I did it, and what I would do…
With the holidays (and holiday sales) in full swing, I thought it would be helpful to put together a list of some of my favorite brands and gift ideas that would be perfect for anyone in the healthcare field – from pre-meds to essential workers. Below I’ve shared some things I’m gifting with links, discounts, and something for everyone – enjoy! ________________ Gifts under $50 1. Healthcare themed accessories by Med By Liv If you are looking for a gift for anyone in the healthcare industry, Med By Liv is the place to go. She makes the most amazing stickers,…
If there is one overarching lesson I’ve learned so far in my 20s, it’s the importance of taking care of my mental health. Without maintaining our mental health, we simply cannot be present in life, perform well in school, or show up for others. Here are a few things I’ve done this past year to maintain my mental health in med school. _____________ Surround yourself with the right people This is a tip I’ve learned over and over throughout the first half of my 20s and I cannot stress this enough. Don’t let yourself be surrounded by people who: put…
When USMLE announced Step 1 was officially going to become a pass/fail exam, the relief medical students around the world felt was incredible. However, as one of the first test-takers to actually receive a pass/fail grade, figuring out how to study for this infamous exam proved more challenging than I anticipated. For one, almost every schedule or guide you can find online is for those who wanted to score upwards of the 99th percentile. Not to mention, most of them include studying 6-7 days a week and are a true grind for 6-8 weeks. As someone who had just gone…
Pursing a career in medicine is an incredible journey full of many difficult decisions. One of the biggest, most daunting questions to answer is: what specialty do you want to pursue? While all physicians go through the same (or nearly the same) 4 years of training in medical school, afterward you have to complete residency training in the specialty that will be your career, most likely, for the rest of your life. There are so many different paths you can take, specialties and sub-specialties you can choose from, some of which you barely learn about in medical school. Thus, my…
Before we begin, I want to preface with the disclaimer that this is not a “How I scored in the 99th percentile in one month” blog post. Truthfully, my score was average, I spent an average amount of time studying, and loathed almost every minute of it. However, the MCAT is a daunting, necessary evil almost every premed must face to get into medical school, and I know many students find it as overwhelming as I did when figuring out how to tackle this particular beast! So, instead, this is a: “How I did it, and what I would do…
With the holidays (and holiday sales) in full swing, I thought it would be helpful to put together a list of some of my favorite brands and gift ideas that would be perfect for anyone in the healthcare field – from pre-meds to essential workers. Below I’ve shared some things I’m gifting with links, discounts, and something for everyone – enjoy! ________________ Gifts under $50 1. Healthcare themed accessories by Med By Liv If you are looking for a gift for anyone in the healthcare industry, Med By Liv is the place to go. She makes the most amazing stickers,…
If there is one overarching lesson I’ve learned so far in my 20s, it’s the importance of taking care of my mental health. Without maintaining our mental health, we simply cannot be present in life, perform well in school, or show up for others. Here are a few things I’ve done this past year to maintain my mental health in med school. _____________ Surround yourself with the right people This is a tip I’ve learned over and over throughout the first half of my 20s and I cannot stress this enough. Don’t let yourself be surrounded by people who: put…