Critique of Taropanda Blog

Filed under Medical school blog reviews with No Comments, December 11th, 2009 by pompano

The blog seems to be about everything, but if you explore it, you will know that the blogger is really passionate particularly about food and topics related to medicine. The theme and the tone of the blog suggest that it is intended for teen audience.

Critique of Premedicine Advisor’s Corner Blog

Filed under Medical school blog reviews with No Comments, November 15th, 2009 by pompano

The blog aims at providing a useful resource for med-related issues and concerns. You get the impression that it was created by professionals for aspiring med school students.

Medical School Profiles: Hopkins, Harvard School of Public Health, Duke University Medical School

Filed under medical school profiles with No Comments, December 7th, 2008 by admin

Johns Hopkins School of Medicine If the sole fact that this school is located in Baltimore, Maryland makes you choose not to get into Hopkins, then you’re forgetting that the modern hands-on teaching methods used in all other med schools came from this institution. If that makes you take a second look at Hopkins’ website, [...]

Why Interpersonal Skills or People Skills Are Very Important in the Medical Profession

Filed under General with No Comments, November 14th, 2008 by admin

Many aspiring doctors spend too much time on medical textbooks and scientific concepts that they tend to forget one of the most important qualities that every doctor must possess: people skills. Your job as a doctor is not limited to making diagnoses, administering medications, or performing operations. The medical profession expects you to be more [...]

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 [...]

Is Being Married a Disadvantage in Medical School?

Filed under medical school survival tips with No Comments, November 4th, 2008 by admin

Marriage and medical school work are two of the toughest things to manage. Both need your full attention and 100% dedication. So, what happens when you find yourself in a situation where you have to fulfill duties as a student and as a wife and mother? Can you survive medical school and save your marriage [...]

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. [...]

Popular Medical Specializations

Filed under General with No Comments, October 29th, 2008 by admin

After coping with stress in medical school and adapting to the pressure of medical residency, doctors must face yet another tough challenge in their medical career: the selection of medical specializations. Here are some of the most popular medical specializations: * Plastic surgery One of the most popular specializations in the world of medical practice [...]

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 [...]