This past weekend I submitted the last part of a three series board examination that I started in the second year of medical school. My medical student colleagues know these board examinations too well, given that the first two are considered heavily for residency placement. While the first two are taken in medical school, the […]
The Three Techniques to Succeed on Every Med School Exam
You’re having trouble staying focused during your study sessions, daydreaming about summer plans, or how best to celebrate passing Step 1. You’re not alone. Success in medical school means climbing a mountain. Putting one foot in front of the other until you reach the top. Even though most of us would rather sprint our way […]
Efficiency and Surgery Rotation
Surgery. The longest hours. The toughest patients. It’s the most demanding of rotations. When the average day runs > 13 hours long, there barely is enough time to eat and sleep, let alone study for the Shelf exam. We’re at the hospital by 5 am and leave by 6 pm at the earliest. Lunch feels like […]
