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 […]
Applying to Med School – Secondaries
My sister is currently studying for the GMAT in preparation for applying to business school, and she mentioned that she’s applying to about seven schools and was worried about how time-consuming it will be. I told her it’s definitely not too bad, given that the average pre-med applies to anywhere from 15-20 med schools […]