How I Studied for Step 1 Pass/Fail

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…

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Specialty Spotlight: Ophthalmology

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…

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All About the MCAT: How I Studied, My Score, and What I’d Do Differently Today.

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…

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Holiday Gift Guide for Healthcare Workers + Students

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…

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Maintaining Your Mental Health In Med School

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,…

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