Aspiring Docs Diaries

Stories: Studying

Oct 4, 2017

Staying Motivated

Sejal Mehta

As an undergraduate senior, I have learned that becoming a physician is a marathon, not a sprint. I remember pulling […] Read More

Aug 28, 2017

Step 1 Study Struggle

Edward Chang

Studying for USMLE Step 1 was definitely one of the more challenging periods of my life. Although I did not […] Read More

Jul 31, 2017

Surmounting Step 1

Arianna Yanes

When it comes to the USMLE Step 1 examination, the dedicated study period can be a challenging time for many […] Read More

May 11, 2017

The Step 1 Shuffle

Luis Seija

Sometimes it’s hard to tell whether med school is the source of my problems or if it’s just the vehicle […] Read More

Jan 30, 2017

Board Games

Luis Seija

As a party staple and go-to for family fun, board games have a knack for bringing people together as well […] Read More

Jan 23, 2017

P/F

Slavena Salve Nissan

Within our first 5 months, the Mount Sinai Class of 2020 has taken 5 exams and 16 quizzes as well […] Read More

Jun 20, 2016

5 Rules for Successful Pre-Clinical Years

Subha Hanif

Six exams in one week, all-nighters reading through Robbins Pathology and Netter Anatomy, community service commitments, research study deadlines, clinical […] Read More

Nov 16, 2015

The Pre-Med Walk of Shame

Olivia Lacny

Friday 5:30 pm The decision is made to study off campus for an organic chemistry exam. The goal is to […] Read More

Sep 21, 2015

Are You Superman?

Stephanie Cantu

As pre-med students we are expected to achieve a great deal. We need to have a multitude of community service […] Read More

Jun 18, 2015

Studying for Step 1

Tehreem Rehman

I don’t think I have ever studied this hard for an exam before. I thought that as soon as the […] Read More

Oct 9, 2012

The Transition

Devon Taylor

Medical school has a way of changing the way a person operates. The culture just grabs you, snatches you up, […] Read More