Taking an MD-PhD Degree in Med School – Is This Highly Advised?

Filed under medical school application with No Comments, December 30th, 2010 by pompano

Taking MD-PhD degrees in med school may be a good option for graduate students who have plans of pursuing higher degrees to further their future careers. But while these may sound like a good investment for a more rewarding career in medicine, there are also some downsides medical students have to consider before pushing through [...]

MD-J.D Programs – Getting a Law Degree while in Med School

Filed under medical school application with No Comments, December 16th, 2010 by pompano

Getting a law degree while in med school can sound daunting, and somewhat terrifying to someone who is already nervous but ready to become a doctor. The common questions would be: How many years will you spend studying? How much student loans will be waiting after graduation? In spite of all these, there are those [...]

MD-MBA Programs – The Best Link to Hospital Director Positions and Managerial Posts?

Filed under medical school application with No Comments, December 2nd, 2010 by pompano

Are MD-MBA programs the best link to hospital director positions and managerial posts? This is the question an aspiring doctor might ask one’s self if he or she is considering administrative positions in his or her field. Doctors with a particular specialization focus primarily on their patients after several years of residency. As one grows [...]

Can Physician Shadowing Really Boost Your Med School Application?

Filed under medical school application with No Comments, November 19th, 2010 by pompano

Can physician shadowing really boost your med school application? This is a question that some pre-med students ask themselves upon studying application requirements. You probably know by now that an excellent undergraduate record, sufficient units in certain science subjects, and a high MCAT score will get you in the priority list among numerous med school [...]

How to Prepare for Medical School

Filed under medical school survival tips with No Comments, October 13th, 2008 by admin

Like in a battlefield, survival is a struggle in medical school. You have to be emotionally, physically, mentally, spiritually, and financially prepared to face all the challenges that might come your way. If you are not equipped with appropriate weapons or provided with proper training, you will have an even more difficult struggle than the [...]

The Pros and Cons of Being a Medical Specialist

Filed under General with No Comments, October 1st, 2008 by admin

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 [...]