2018-09-18 19:40
Many chronic conditions can lead to renal failure. Hypertension and diabetes can independently cause renal failure. The effect is compounded in patients who have both. Congestive heart failu… Read More
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2018-08-20 13:00
This guest post by Jenna Smith discusses the necessary ingredients for becoming a surgeon. Individuals pursuing surgery as a career have to have what it takes to handle the job. With a lot o… Read More
2017-07-22 17:24
"When Breath Becomes Air" is a memoir written by neurosurgeon Paul Kalanithi. The book is a poignant look at the human spirit in both the pursuit of excellence as well as in coming to terms… Read More
2017-03-27 13:00
This is a guest post / repost from Smart Money, MD on the topic of whether going to a highly-ranked medical school matters: Some of us are overachievers. Some of us are overachieving doct… Read More
2017-03-23 13:00
As you encounter patients in a primary care setting, you play an important role in preventative medicine. Specifically, you must ensure that your patients are receiving appropriate screening… Read More
2017-03-21 15:12
Today's post is a repost from Future Proof, MD covering the basics of medical student loan consolidation and refinancing: If you are like the majority of medical school graduates out there… Read More
2017-03-17 13:00
One of the most popular posts on this site was a deep dive into the difference between Pope's Blessing and Claw Hand. Who knew anatomy could be so contentious? Admittedly, today's post is li… Read More
2017-03-15 14:35
The American Council of Graduate Medical Education, or ACGME, recently announced that it was reversing course and lengthening the longest shift an intern can work in a hospital from 16 to 24… Read More
2017-03-14 21:17
We have previously written about tablets for medical students, and why you might want one. If you're not sold on a top of the iPad Pro, consider this deal for an Amazon Fire Tablet Esse… Read More
2017-02-23 19:27
Many medical students will end up purchasing various devices such as tablets over the course of their training. When purchasing the device, a question that inevitably arises is: should I pur… Read More
2017-01-23 14:00
From our recent post Financial Advice for the Future Physician, some of you may have taken the time to explore White Coat Investor more thoroughly. Those who did likely found it to be a very… Read More
2017-01-19 14:00
Psychologist Daniel Kahneman, along with his frequent collaborator Amos Tversky, are the fathers of the field of behavioral economics. Kahneman was awarded Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic S… Read More
2017-01-15 14:00
Regular readers of this site likely realize that we're big fans of Amazon. In addition to using e-books and being a Prime Student member, another way to maximize your Amazon benefits is by h… Read More
2017-01-12 22:25
Dr. Jim Dahle runs the popular healthcare-professional blog White Coat Investor. One of his posts detailed 8 Financial Tips for students looking into a medical career:Choose the cheapest sch… Read More
2017-01-09 20:06
Leah Kroll is a medical student at NYU. She writes about her life as an MS4 in this post from MotivateMD:I made it through the rigors of pre-med. I made it through (almost all of) med school… Read More
2017-01-03 18:24
Happy 2017! Hopefully everyone had a restful and happy holiday season. As the new year is upon us, it is commonly a time for resolutions. Some are personal; some, professional. For me person… Read More
2016-12-16 14:00
Ever wonder what the best stethoscope for medical school is? Before considering specific models, a medical student should consider several factors:QualityAnticipated UsageComfortCostAddition… Read More
2016-12-12 14:59
As you can tell, we are big fans of Amazon on this site. Admittedly, we get a commission from products purchased on Amazon through this site, but even if we didn't, the site is a great deal… Read More
2016-12-05 18:50
Building off our recent Holiday Book List post, and on previous gift guides, here are a few gift ideas for the medical or healthcare profession student in your life. These suggesti… Read More
2016-12-01 14:00
Practicing medicine gets busy! Looking back at (the lack of) posts on here, I realize that I have not read a good book about medicine in a while. In fact, I don't think I've read a book cove… Read More
2016-11-30 16:13
This guest post by Danielle Ward details the various options available to those interested in a career in the healthcare professions but not sure about what type of degree or what type of sp… Read More
2016-11-28 16:00
The following sponsored post discusses important considerations for an outstanding medical school interview. Going to medical school is no laughing matter. Not only do you have to be sm… Read More
2015-12-25 18:34
While I have previously posted about USMLE Step 1 study techniques, tips, and strategies before, I think many people have concerns about how to study for the test, specifically what study sc… Read More
2015-12-25 18:33
Wondering how the new DSM will affect the Step exams/ Check out this guest post from Vincent Stevenson to find out more details: The American Psychiatric Association officially released… Read More
2015-12-25 18:20
If you have given any consideration to a career in medicine, you have heard about physician burnout. But never fret: Dr. Jewell offers some advice on how to deal with the stresses of a medic… Read More
2015-12-25 18:20
Every year medical students agonize over medical school rankings. Specifically, like "AHHHH! MEDICAL SCHOOL RANKINGS ARE COMING OUT SOON!" Pre-Med students are famous for being Type A "gunne… Read More
2015-12-25 18:19
As some of you third and fourth years gear up to take USMLE Step 2 CK, it is a great idea to both study from a review book like USMLE Step 2 Secrets, 3e or First Aid for the USMLE Step 2 CK… Read More
2015-12-25 18:18
Any interest in Plastic Surgery as a specialty? Check out this guest post by Samantha Ferry about the road ahead: Medicine is a grueling and incredibly competitive field and, within the… Read More
2015-08-03 13:00
Every spring, graduating medical students in the United States stress out in the middle of March over the results of the the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP), generally celebrated… Read More
2015-06-08 13:00
As long time readers of this blog (hi MJB!) likely know, Atul Gawande is quite popular around here. The general / endocrine surgeon at Brigham and Women's Hospital is also a well known contr… Read More
2015-06-01 13:00
Much like students of any stripe, medical students often have many items they need to have on their person during their daily sojurns to lecture halls and wards. While this may be a bit date… Read More
2015-05-25 13:00
It could happen. A recent article discusses the Sedasys anesthesiology machine: TOLEDO — The new machine that could one day replace anesthesiologists sat quietly next to a hospital gu… Read More
2015-05-18 13:00
With the requirements and incentives built into the Affordable Care Act, many healthcare facilities will be transitioning to electronic medical records. Read the guest post below from Jenny… Read More
2015-05-17 16:58
It's almost that time of year again, the so-called "Dads & Grads" season for gift buying. However, if you have a special someone graduating from medical school (or PA school or NP school… Read More
2015-05-14 03:10
Keeping your focus, studying, and avoiding a distractions is a big part of being successful in medical school. This post from Jenna details some strategies for achieving that goal. The medi… Read More
2015-05-04 11:00
Every medical student has to pass through the gauntlet of anatomy lab. Whether or not this is relevant to a modern medical student is debatable, but the rite of passage persists. This guest… Read More
2015-04-27 13:00
For those of you considering applying to medical school, the MCAT is about to be revised for the first time in 25 years. Per the Wall Street Journal:The 8,200 aspiring doctors expected to ta… Read More
2014-06-15 10:00
Your patients tweet from your waiting room. They describes their symptoms on Facebook. They ask about that 'funny rash' on Quora. They looked you up on LinkedIn.Your patients are engaging in… Read More
2014-06-15 00:42
This site has experienced benign neglect for longer than I care to recount. There are thousands of excuses, and it is certainly my fault. The reality is that this was no longer the priority… Read More
2013-07-13 18:49
Today's guest post discusses some of the cutting edge work being done using ultrasound. Imagine a world where a woman can give herself an ultrasound without leaving the comfort of her o… Read More
2013-06-17 13:00
Our guest post today talks about the exciting field of ultrasound and online ultrasound technician classes: The field of ultrasound technology is focused on utilizing advanced equipment… Read More
2013-06-10 13:00
This guest post sheds some light on those of you who are reapplying to medical school: The first time you attempted to go to medical school, things didn't really work out so well. For w… Read More
2013-06-03 13:00
Briani Delgado writes today about some tips to getting through medical school:As you probably know, medical school can be overwhelming. You're going to face some pretty difficult obstacles… Read More
2013-05-29 13:00
This guest post by William Sheffield discusses the history and current state of healthcare of our neighbors to the north:The Canadian government takes a different approach to healthcare than… Read More
2012-09-17 11:00
Comparative healthcare is a growing area of interest for both medical and political reasons. In this guest post by Lena Paul, learn more about how healthcare operates in Singapore: The high… Read More
2012-09-11 11:00
Thought about a career in healthcare but realized medical school was not for you? Think again, but think different: a career in nursing! Check out this guest post from Susan Smith to find ou… Read More
2012-08-31 11:00
While this blog is typically targeted at students already in medical school, many readers have questions about how to get into medical school. This guest post by Carey discusses a few tips f… Read More
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