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 NursingNet Blog

Filed under Medical school blog reviews with No Comments, December 4th, 2009 by pompano

The site provides news on issues related to nursing. Aside from this, the site also provides tips and advice that could help many nursing students.

Spotlight on Medical Schools: Yale, Baylor, Carver

Filed under medical school profiles with No Comments, December 10th, 2008 by admin

Yale School of Medicine Aspiring medical students are always on the clamor to get into this almost 200-year-old institution that has been producing top-notch medical professionals throughout its illustrious history. However, medical students of the Yale School of Medicine are far from leading a charmed life as the education and training that they undergo is [...]

The Foreign Students Guide to Applying at US Medical Schools

Filed under College Admission Tips with No Comments, September 29th, 2008 by admin

American and foreign students are given equal opportunity in US medical school admissions. It is because the admissions committees of medical schools consider academic excellence and medical school potential as criteria in looking future medical students. However, admission requirements for American and foreign students are not always the same. If you are a foreigner who [...]

How to Write a Personal Statement for Medical School

Filed under personal statement writing guides with No Comments, September 10th, 2008 by admin

Personal statements are one of the components of an application package that can make or break the applicant’s chances of being accepted into medical school. For this reason, it is essential to exert extra effort in creating a personal statement that is well-made, properly edited, and interesting or attention grabbing. Depending on the amount of [...]

Foreign Student’s Guide to Applying to a US Medical School

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

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 [...]

Step by Step Guide to Applying to Medical School

Filed under admission profiles with No Comments, September 6th, 2008 by admin

Applying for medical school may seem to be a daunting task with all the different requirements and deadlines it involves. Many medical schools will have a set of requirements that is unique to their institution, and for each requirement there may be a separate deadline. In truth, though, there are a number of steps for [...]

How to Prepare for Medical School

Filed under General with No Comments, September 4th, 2008 by admin

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

Filed under General with No Comments, September 2nd, 2008 by admin

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 [...]