Banff National Park & Jasper National Park Ultimate Itinerary
General Questions What airport to fly into? We flew into Calgary Airport. It’s almost a 2 hours drive to Banff, but we decided to start with Banff then drive to...
Tips for Psychiatry Clerkship
by Angela Ho
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01. Always be respectful of the patient and uphold their dignity. Patients are admitted to the psychiatric unit for various reasons. They are in a very vulnerable place mentally, emotionally,...
Nontraditional Latina Med Student
by Christina
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About The Author Hello! My name is Christina. I was born and raised in California. I am a proud daughter of Mexican immigrants. I am a rising second-year medical student...
How to study for the MCAT
by Angela Ho
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01. Create a schedule Set a realistic schedule. Some people dedicate anywhere between 3 to 6 months to study for the MCAT. 3 months is what I’d recommend to avoid...
Academic Probation to Medical School
by Erik Moreno
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My name is Erik and I am a first-generation Mexican American 3rd year medical student at VCOM-Auburn. My parents came from Mexico in their late teens with very little personal...
How To Get Off The Waitlist
by Anonymous
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Let’s face it, being waitlisted is hard. It feels like a perpetual limbo with no end in sight. For some schools, there is very little you can do to change...
Becoming a Veterinarian in 2020
by Kimmie Vu
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Previous Next Hi there! My name is Kimmie, and I am a small animal veterinarian practicing in Los Angeles, California. As a new graduate entering the profession during COVID, I...
The ABC’s of Getting into Medical School
by Anonymous
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Atypical My journey to medicine isn’t your typical route. I did my 4 years of undergrad (I was a double major!), a master’s program at the same undergraduate institute, and...
Mindful Medical Student
by Alana Bryant
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Hi you, I’m Alana! Firstly, thank you, Angela, for the honor of my first interview-article being part of a series with such an impactful mission. A few blurbs to describe...
Meditation & Mindfulness
by Alana Bryant
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We’ll refer to mindfulness and meditation as M/M. These skills are my right hand, my go to. They help me when I’m: worrying about patients, studying, anticipating end of block...