Glossary of Common Terms Associated with Hospital Staff

Filed under General with No Comments, November 8th, 2008 by admin

Thanks to Dr. McDreamy, surgical drama Grey’s Anatomy is currently one of the most-watched television shows in the US. Aside from the tangled love lives of the main characters, another source of confusion among the non-medical viewers of the show has to do with the differing titles of the doctors. Why is George still called [...]

Qualities of Successful Doctors

Filed under medical school survival tips with No Comments, November 6th, 2008 by admin

“What are the qualities of successful doctors?” is the question that both practicing medical doctors and medical students want to be answered. Of course, you are curious. After all, you want to be a successful doctor too. So, what makes them successful? Is it their excellent choice of medical schools? Their outstanding grades? To give [...]

The Most Competitive Medical Specializations

Filed under General with No Comments, October 31st, 2008 by admin

Have you decided on a medical specialization yet? If not, then you should start checking your options now. Selecting a medical specialization, just like writing sample medical school personal statements, needs a lot of careful planning and evaluation. One of the things that you have to consider in your selection is the tightness of competition. [...]

Best Teaching Hospitals in the USA

Filed under General with No Comments, October 27th, 2008 by admin

Learning doesn’t stop with your graceful exit from medical school. Medical practice, in itself, is a continuous learning process. To help new doctors learn more about the professional practice of medicine, medical experts began setting up teaching hospitals. Teaching hospitals are medical institutions that focus not only on providing medical care to patients but also [...]