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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 burnout, but if you’re working full-time while studying for the MCAT, it might be best for you to spread out your study time to a …
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 your placement on the waitlist. For some, demonstrating interest does a lot. Here’s a step-by-step guide of navigating life on the waitlist to acceptance from …
These are 5 things you should do to get into medical school. This list was shared with me by a dear friend.I believe in this list so much that I decided to write an article about it. Thank you, Nikki, for sharing this list with me. Without you, I would’ve never known to do these …
Online medical school was unheard of prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. What is online medical school like? How does one study and gain medical knowledge to treat patients via telemedicine? Well, it’s complicated. It’s also different from medical program to medical program. All classes are online and medical students are expected to learn the curriculum …
Things I wish I knew before starting medical school: applicable to first-year undergraduates and first-year medical students Starting medical school is an exciting time! CONGRATULATIONS on making it to this point if you are starting your first year! YOU DID IT! You made it and you survived the application cycle. You should be SO PROUD …
How to cope with stress in life/medical school Take Breaks Breaks are SO important! It’s so easy to get wrapped up in your work when you have a MILLION things to do! I can absolutely relate to this as a medical student. There’s so much information that needs to be studied, reviewed and solidified into …
What to consider When Choosing a Medical Program 6 Criteria I used to Determine Where to attend medical school 01. Location You will be spending the next 4 years of your life at this specific location. The majority of your days will be filled with studying. However, when you take a break …
Top 5 Personal Statement Tips 01. How to Start Brainstorm. Anytime a random idea pops into your head, write it down ASAP. Whenever I have an idea, I always type it into the notes app of my iPhone. You can refer back to this whenever you’re feeling motivated to sit down & actually start writing. I …
We don’t do it for the money. We don’t do it to get paid. We don’t do it for the glory but for the life that might be saved. While growing up in Los Angeles, California, I worked at my parents nail salon. I know what you’re thinking…typical Vietnamese. I started working as soon as …