I remember going on a tour of my future medical school while I was an undergrad. The tour guide was explaining all the new amenities that the school had to offer and among them was the multiple small group rooms scattered about each floor of the building. These rooms, our guide explained, would be the […]
How to Succeed on Outpatient Pediatrics
In pediatrics, they say that kids aren’t just little adults. They’re special, they’re unique. But when you’re rotating on outpatient pediatrics and you see 20 patients for a well-child check, well, it often feels like the uniqueness of pediatrics isn’t so…unique. As a medical student, here’s what I learned on how to be successful and […]
Do’s and Do Not’s of Letter Requests
Requesting letters of recommendation can be an extremely uncomfortable time for many, but as my previous post stated, it is very necessary for one to succeed at attaining a residency. I’m going to briefly review some of the common mistakes students make that, if resolved, could make this experience go a lot smoother. First, don’t […]
