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MCAT Prep by MedSchoolCoach is the Only MCAT Study App You’ll Ever Need!
MCAT Prep by MedSchoolCoach is the Only MCAT Study App You’ll Ever Need! By: MedSchoolCoach (This is a Sponsored post from MedSchoolCoach. To see all the companies that help support #LifeofaMedStudent, check […]
Top Question Banks and Study Aids for USMLE Step 2 CK
Top Question Banks and Study Aids for USMLE Step 2 CK By Picmonic!! Question Banks, Mock Exams, Lecture Notes, and more! Read this blog to learn about our top 3 question banks […]
Navigating USMLE Step 1: Strategies, Mistakes, and Triumphs
Navigating USMLE Step 1: Strategies, Mistakes, and Triumphs By: Picmonic As the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 looms on the horizon, the pressure intensifies, and the anxiety levels of medical […]
Mastering the Rigors of Medical School: An In-Depth Guide to Success
Mastering the Rigors of Medical School: An In-Depth Guide to Success By: Picmonic Embarking on the arduous journey of medical school demands academic prowess and a strategic approach to studying. In this […]
Medical Students Taking Action to Address Social Determinants of Health
The Healthy Democracy Campaign: Medical Students Taking Action to Address Social Determinants of Health By: Dr. Jennifer Caputo-Seidler Given the reality of health disparities in the United States, it is not enough for […]
A Comprehensive Guide to Conquering USMLE Step 1
A Comprehensive Guide to Conquering USMLE Step 1 By: LifeofaMedStudent Embarking on the journey to becoming a physician involves conquering various milestones, with USMLE Step 1 being one of the most critical. […]
Guest Posts!
Medical Students and Addiction
Medical Students and Addiction By: Dr Jayasudha Gude MD With all of the stresses of exams, paying for school, learning about patients, and even maybe having a little leftover time for […]
My Path To Medicine – Why it’s important not to give up!
My Path To Medicine – Why it’s important not to give up! By: Holly Egan Hello all aspiring medics, my name is Holly! I am a 3rd-year Biomedical Sciences student in […]
The 4 Steps on How to Tackle Your Med School Debt
The 4 Steps on How to Tackle Your Med School Debt By: Travis Hornsby, founder of Student Loan Planner If you’re in med school, you’re on your way to achieving some major life […]
5 Things I’m Worried about Starting Medical School
5 Things I’m Worried about Starting Medical School By: Holly Egan It is easy to think that once you are into medical school, after all the years of hard work and jumping […]
5 Reasons to Study Harder as a Pre-Med
5 Reasons to Study Harder as a Pre-Med By: Jake Tabbot Feeling unmotivated or burnt out from all of the studying? Maybe I can help. Here are 5 reasons to study harder […]
The Best USMLE Test-prep Strategy with the MedEdge Method
The Best USMLE Test-prep Strategy with the MedEdge Method By: Chase DiMarco (Today’s guest post is by Chase DiMarco, a medical student and friend of the LifeofaMedStudent blog. He is involved in many […]
Contribute to #LifeofaMedStudent
Contribute to #LifeofaMedStudent #LifeofaMedStudent is a leader in social media for all those in medical training! Have your own VOICE shared to >100,000 social media followers!! Have an exciting medical story to tell or some advice to give? A unique background or path [...]
Medical Student Posts!
The Best Medical “Pick-up lines”
The Best Medical Pick-up Lines By: LifeofaMedStudent Every couple of weeks I’ll share a funny medical pick up line that I receive on #LifeofaMedStudent. It‘s frequently one of the more shared tweets that […]
How I became an Anesthesiologist
How I Became an Anesthesiologist By #LifeofaMedStudent The clinical years of medical school are kind of like a bad middle school dance. There are specialties you want to dance with but are out […]
Thank you notes after an interview: Are they a waste of time?
Thank you notes after an interview: Are they a waste of time? By: LifeofaMedStudent You’ve finished your residency interview and in the days after are wondering, what next? Should I communicate with the program? […]
Telemedicine took MY Job!
Telemedicine took MY Job By: LifeofaMedStudent I hear about Telemedicine often in the news and until recently had only casually glossed over the latest articles. The details I paid little attention to, but the […]
The Worst Trauma I’ve Personally Been In
The Worst Trauma I’ve Personally Been In By: #LifeofaMedStudent The other day I tweeted about the worst trauma, at least by the amount of blood product given, that I had personally been […]
My “Personal Statement” for Residency (And Tips for yours!)
My “Personal Statement” for Residency (And Tips for yours!) By #LifeofaMedStudent It’s that time of year again! The ERAS application opening date is looming and by now many of our 4th-year applicants are starting […]
Pre-Med Posts!
My Internship Experience
My Internship Experience By: Dr. Zainab Ahmed Ah, medical school. That once seemingly elusive journey of enlightenment was soon culminating in The Internship. The days of discussing Freudian theories in psychology class, […]
5 Things I’m Worried about Starting Medical School
5 Things I’m Worried about Starting Medical School By: Holly Egan It is easy to think that once you are into medical school, after all the years of hard work and jumping […]
The Demanding Journey of Medical School
The Demanding Journey of Medical School: Navigating the Hardest Challenges By: LifeofaMedStudent Embarking on the path to becoming a physician is an arduous yet rewarding journey. Medical school is renowned for its rigorous curriculum […]
10 Tips for a Stress-Free Medical School Application
10 Tips for a Stress-Free Medical School Application By: A Medical Mentality 1. Don’t apply over apply to Medical Schools Don’t apply to too many schools (20-30 is probably a lot […]
COVID-19: The Impact on Medical Students in the UK
COVID-19: The Impact on Medical Students in the UK By: Jun-Li Tham, Manchester University Medical Student The coronavirus pandemic has hit the world like a storm. Everyone’s lives have been affected by this […]
Medical students are NOT superhuman!
Medical students are NOT superhuman: My experience in medical school without a perfect memory! By: @ZuFutureSurgeon Have you ever wondered if it’s possible to graduate medical school and become a doctor while having […]
Financial Posts!
Transitioning from Med-Student to Doctor: A Quick Guide!
Transitioning from Med Student to Doctor: A Quick Guide By #LifeofaMedStudent The Match is over. Your fate and future were sealed, opened, and finally announced to the world. After the hangover has worn off, […]
5 Smart Money Moves for New Doctors
5 Smart Money Moves for New Doctors By: Rebecca Safier, of Student Loan Hero As a new doctor, your financial situation offers unique possibilities and poses unusual challenges. Doctors tend to have high […]
“Where Did the Money Go?” – A Financial Update after 1 Year as an Attending
“Where Did the Money Go?” A Financial Update after 1 Year as an Attending By: LifeofaMedStudent 1 year down as an attending! It’s been a great year being out of residency and on […]
Buy vs Rent – Why I bought a Home during Residency
Buy vs Rent: Why I bought a home during residency By: LifeofaMedStudent If you read most medical/financial blogs, the verdict is pretty clear on the fact you should rent during medical school/residency. Renting is […]
Moonlighting: The Cash Cow I Can’t Wait to Quit!
Moonlighting: The Cash Cow I Can’t Wait to Quit! By: LifeofaMedStudent Moonlighting – the rite of passage passed down from generations to generations of over-worked and underpaid residents. For those not familiar, it’s the term […]
Moving Tips when Relocating for Residency or Fellowship
Moving Tips when Relocating for Residency or Fellowship By: Arun Ganti Spring marks the end of another academic year and Match cycle. Thousands of medical students and residents will relocate for their next career […]

