So, you want to go to medical school? In order to truly understand what you’re signing yourself up for, clinical experience is a huge advantage to acquire medical exposure and hands-on knowledge that will benefit your future. Not only is clinical experience important, but so is volunteering in an area that you are passionate about […]
After I finished the surgery rotation, I began the psychiatry rotation. What a difference! They are literally night and day from each other, or at least in my opinion. Truth be told, I didn’t think I would love my psychiatry rotation as much as I did. Every attending and resident I came across was so […]
Now that I have matched I would like to discuss what attracted me to Northwestern as one of my top choices for residency. Northwestern first impressed me not in scheduling an interview but canceling one. One of the unique challenges of the virtual application season was the occasional surprise interview invitation. Having scheduled my initial […]
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On a recent routine sweep of my film and tv show streaming platforms, I came across the series the Imperial Coroner. With my first rotation of residency being autopsy, I viewed the moment as propitious to watch a fictionalized account of my predecessors. While containing many of the classics of the period romance genre, it […]
One common question that many aspiring med students want a definitive answer to is: how long should I study or prepare to take the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)? The question seems simple enough, but the “right” answer is far from simple. The truth is: there is really no right answer. For me, the right […]
Documenting your involvement and accomplishments is very important throughout medical school. And, to do your future-M4-self a favor, it would be in your benefit to start early — even as early as M1! Start getting involved in volunteer activities. See if your program has a free clinic to provide care to the underserved and uninsured. […]
This post is mainly for my M1s, but it can totally be helpful to any M2-M4s reading! It’s very easy to get ~lost in the sauce~ in medical school, and by that I mean the load of information coming at you each and every day! I get it — it’s a lot! It’s like nothing […]
Since I am fresh out of college, I have some quick tips that I want to share with y’all about getting ready to apply for medical school. Tip #1: Get you know your professors. These are the people who will write you a letter of recommendation. It is good to get to know them so […]
Avani Patel, MD, MHA is a psychiatry resident at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. She currently serves on the American Medical Association Ambassador Steering Committee. Read posts by Avani.
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