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5 MCAT mistakes you don't want to make!

4/2/2016

The MCAT today is a totally different beast from the one I took, and when asked for advice, I always feel uneasy say too much. That's why Accepted.com is a great resource for helping to prep for the MCAT! Check out Alec Lee's webinar on Tuesday, April 5th at 8pm EST to get ahead of the game!

Stay Away from these 5 MCAT Offenses!
Prepare for the MCAT exam armed with the information and advice you need to ace it. Earn a score that will make you and your target med school proud!

Join our friends over at Accepted on Tuesday, April 5th at 5pm PT/8pm ET as they welcome their guest speaker, Alec Lee, co-founder of MPrep, to the podium for a phenomenal webinar, 5 MCAT Mistakes You Don't Want to Make.
Your future is calling. Make sure your MCAT score allows you to pursue your dream of becoming a doctor.
Register for 5 MCAT Mistakes You Don't Want to Make now!

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Med School: How to succeed on any rotation

12/29/2015

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Regardless of what you want to do, the 3rd and 4th years of medical school are important, but can also be difficult to excel in. Transitioning from classroom based learning to clinical in-hospital evaluation can be hard to adapt to. Here are some tips to help you get great evaluations in any clinical rotation.

If you're on-time, you're late: This is very important. Your clinical team should never be waiting on you. Always plan on showing up at least 15 minutes early. If you end up having free time, use it to scan some high-yield notes on your current rotation, or help out the nursing staff. Never show up late, and--if you can help it--don't call in sick. Consistently being early is expected, plus you may end up getting some extra procedures by being the first student.
Be useful: Always ask yourself; "What will we need?" Try to figure out the 'next step' your team will take. If you need a computer then go log in. If you need copies of your list then go make them. Never wait for direction, always try to think ahead and try have the 'next step' ready to go. Being useful will help decrease wasted time and increase the amount of time the attending and residents can spend teaching.
No bad questions: Yes... there are bad and stupid questions. My golden rule? Never ask a question you can Google. If you want to ask good questions you need to pay attention to the discussion and patient presentation. A good rule of thumb is to ask more personalized questions; "How you you utilize the PERC rules in your daily practice?" or "I noticed you placed that patient on NS, when do you personally start contemplating LR vs NS?"
Utilize your residents: Never ignore your residents. Even if they are not directly grading you, your ability to be useful and helpful to the residents will not only be noticed by the attending, but may also end up in you getting extra procedures and learning opportunities.

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Summer Research -- How to preload your resume for success

12/29/2015

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One of the best ways to stand out as a medical student applicant is by participating in research studies or performing your own research. Of course, presenting or being published is usually what people are after, and being part of a major university study increases your chances of being published or swept off to a fancy conference. Accepted.com has just posted an exhaustive list of some of the best research programs available to undergraduate students. These programs are all 6-12 weeks and many provide a nice stipend and/or living arrangements.

Remember, anything you do above and beyond your average undergrad student is going to set you apart from other applicants--not just for medical school but also residency--and is usually well worth the effort!

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Medical School Study Tips

9/22/2015

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Learning how to succeed in medical school can be as challenging as being accepted. Each week you may be responsible for hundreds of PowerPoint slides, twenty hours of lecture, and multiple book chapters. Tests will require you not just to know the material, but to utilize your knowledge to integrate information in complex multiple choice questions. Memorizing information may have worked in undergrad, but we need new study habits now.

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Med Student Survival Gear

7/3/2015

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I've had a lot of questions from my friends who are currently first and second year students about what they need when third and fourth year come around, so I made a list of everything I think is important to keep you ahead of the game on the wards. The best part is that everything is available on Amazon, and can be seen here, or click on the image below.

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Undergraduate research opportunities: Where to look and how to apply

1/29/2015

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Check out the list on Accepted.com!

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White Coat Starter Kit

8/21/2014

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Run a half-marathon in med school

7/31/2013

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For many people, the idea of going to med school sounds like a ton of work that they could never possibly succeed at. Others say the same thing about running a half-marathon. Here's a plan I put together so that people struggling with getting all their studying done can still do both.

Originally, this was made for students volunteering in the Medals for Mettle program, while pairs medical students up with a child battling cancer. Through their training for a 13.1 mile race, the students learn about the struggles their child goes through just to lead a relatively normal life.

Download The Training Schedule

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