How to approach your medical school interview
Medical school interviews can be very intimidating. I remember being very nervous before mine. Having gone through them now (as well as many residency interviews), I want to help appease some of your fears and anxieties. Additionally, I’ve been on the other side of this, having served as an interviewer myself for medical school candidates. Here is what I have learned.
Tips for writing your medical school personal statement
Having trouble writing the perfect personal statement for your medical school application? Don’t worry, so did I. In fact, I found writing the personal statement to be the most difficult part.
How to succeed on rounds as a medical student
When I started my third year of medical school, I was absolutely terrified to present patients on rounds. Rounding is an age old medical tradition of discussing patients one by one in a group consisting of attending physicians, residents, and medical students. In this video, I’ll discuss ways to help you succeed on rounds.
Perspectives of a medical resident during the COVID crisis
We are facing a once in a century global health crisis. SARS-COV-2, the virus causing COVID, is highly transmissible and unfortunately can cause rapid respiratory decompensation in susceptible individuals. In this article, I discuss my views on COVID from the lens of a medical resident.
How I made it through residency interview season for less than $1,000
Medical school is expensive. There is no question about it. Fourth year of medical school is likely going to be your most expensive year, especially because of residency interviews. In this article, I discuss ways you can save money during the residency interview process.
The single best book on investing
Unfortunately, physicians are viewed by financial professionals to be easy targets. Despite all the years of education and training, little time is spent learning even the most basic personal finance concepts. John Bogle’s The Little Book of Common Sense Investing has everything you need to learn to invest yourself.
Things I wish I knew before starting medical school
Medical school is a major adjustment. You will be forced to learn a large volume of information in a relatively short amount of time. However, it is also a very exciting and rewarding time in your life. Here are ten things I wish I knew before starting medical school.
Top 8 things you can do now to take control of your high blood pressure
High blood pressure is extremely common, and these days it seems that just about all of us have it. In fact, a blood pressure reading over 120/80 is considered elevated according to the current medical guidelines. Here are 8 things you can do to help lower your blood pressure.
Lifestyle tips to lower your cholesterol today
High cholesterol, or hyperlipidemia, is extraordinarily common. The implications of elevated cholesterol are vast. Hyperlipidemia is a significant risk factor for heart disease, which remains the leading cause of death worldwide. Here are tips to lower your cholesterol today.
Promoting skin cancer awareness and prevention
High cholesterol, or hyperlipidemia, is extraordinarily common. The implications of elevated cholesterol are vast. Hyperlipidemia is a significant risk factor for heart disease. Here are tips to lower your cholesterol today.
Advice for starting your intern year of residency
Your intern year of residency is a brand new challenge. It can be overwhelming. In this article, I discuss things I wish I knew before starting my intern year of residency.