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Top Five Movies about Medical School
Some films are made to depict reality. There are movies about war, love, rock bands, pro-golfers, high school, and medical school. Yes, medical school. Is there a better way to present life’s biggest challenges than to feature a group of sleep-deficient medical students undergoing quarter-life crisis? Here are the top five movies that will help [...]
The Pros and Cons of Being a Medical Specialist
After finishing medical school, it is very likely that you will get into a point where you want to consider being a medical specialist over being a general practitioner. To help you get a decision, here are some of the advantages and disadvantages of becoming a medical specialist: Advantages of being a medical specialist Being [...]
The Mindset of Unsuccessful Students
While there are probably thousands of tips on becoming an A student, it is knowing the profile of unambitious students that may help you avoid their bad habits. Knowing the mindset of students who settle for mere passing grades will make you wary of your own study habits. What you may consider to be niggling [...]
Foreign Student’s Guide to Applying to a US Medical School
Many people believe that being a foreign student would greatly reduce their chances of gaining admission into a US medical school. In truth, like many US colleges, medical schools are looking to accept students coming from diverse cultural backgrounds, such as foreign students. The application process for foreign students is quite similar to that of [...]
How to Prepare for Medical School
Medical school can be intimidating to anyone who is looking to become a doctor. One way of dealing with this intimidation is to be adequately prepared to face the challenges of medical school. As the saying goes, “fail to prepare and you are preparing to fail.” Here are some tips on how to prepare for [...]
Five Worst Reasons for Wanting to Become a Doctor
Entering into medical school and becoming a doctor can be one of the most fulfilling experiences in one’s life. The path to becoming a doctor is long and oftentimes arduous. Upon becoming a doctor, the tension and work only intensifies. Because of this, it is important to identify and understand the reasons for wanting to [...]