Choosing to become a doctor is a long, but rewarding journey. These are 5 tips that I have learned post-undergraduate degree that I wish I knew before. I hope these help you on your own road to becoming a physician. 5. Don’t compare yourself During my undergraduate career, competition was driven into our brains. Most […]
Advice and Inspiration for Aspiring Doctors
Earlier in the spring, the Merck Manuals attended one of the largest medical student conferences in Washington D.C., where we shared the print, mobile and online versions of the Manual with hundreds of students as a resource for their studies and beyond. Our favorite part of the convention was connecting with the next generation of […]
What I Wish I Knew as a Pre-Med…
As a pre-med mentor, I have always been asked about my own journey to medical school. I know that I have shared my path but I wanted to go in depth about my top 3 “secrets” that I wish I knew before applying. Take some time off for yourself: I definitely took time off but […]
