One of my favorite things to do is PLAN! It’s therapeutic and productive. In medical school, I’ve found that it is easy to get overwhelmed with all of the material content as well as everything else life throws at you. Planning can help you make time for things you may think you don’t have time […]
Don’t Be the Gunner
No matter which medical school you attend, you will always have at least one gunner in your class who everyone gets irritated with. I am sure many people are familiar with pre-medical gunners, which I think are far worse than gunners in med school. However, there will be overzealous medical students aiming to score the […]
Guide to Block Exams
Today I took my second block exam, which means I am 50% done with my first semester of medical school! Although I’m still getting the hang of how to study and be successful on these exams, I have learned a few things about Block Exams that I wish I had known from day one. These […]
Resource Review – OnlineMedEd
One thing I have a hard time with in medical school is determining which outside resources to invest in and utilize most before exams, as lecture and in-class material are necessary, but not sufficient. I’ve done numerous week-long trials of various resources, and ended up purchasing one of them, as well as adding a […]
Interview Season
KYCOM just started interviews two weeks ago and I cannot believe it has already been one year since I interviewed! Time truly flies. Interview season is so exciting, but also stressful! Here are tips to make your season go by a little bit more smoothly: Have your suit ready. Whether you already have a professional outfit […]
Essentials for Anatomy
Anatomy is one of the hardest courses that all medical students take their first semester. There are a TON of resources out there to help you survive this course. Although I am only 1/4 of the way done with the course, I have a few favorite resources! I have listed below apps and books that […]
Take the Study Break
During my undergraduate time, I felt that if I studied the lecture material presented in class, then I will understand the topic at hand. It does not exactly work like that in medical school. During medical school orientation, one of my advisors made an analogy: studying for medical school is like drinking water from a […]
Extracurriculars for Future Physicians
When I was in high school preparing for college and eventually medical school, my dad always encouraged me to get involved with activities that would help me stand out from other students. He said it was important to showcase yourself as a well-rounded student, and not basing all your strengths in academics alone. I began […]
My Most Meaningful Patient Encounter
My parents both work in the healthcare field. There was a patient who came to their clinic a few years back who did not speak any English (only Spanish). At that time, I had just come back from Costa Rica after spending a semester abroad and becoming fluent in Spanish. My mom called me […]
Getting Involved in Extracurriculars
As I go into the residency application season, I think back about applying to medical school. Everyone at the time had high MCAT scores, and it was known to list 15 work, volunteer, or extracurricular activities. In medical school, while applying for residency, this is simply not possible. There just isn’t enough time in the […]
