Aspiring Docs Diaries
Stories: Studying
Staying Motivated
As an undergraduate senior, I have learned that becoming a physician is a marathon, not a sprint. I remember pulling […] Read More
Step 1 Study Struggle
Studying for USMLE Step 1 was definitely one of the more challenging periods of my life. Although I did not […] Read More
Surmounting Step 1
When it comes to the USMLE Step 1 examination, the dedicated study period can be a challenging time for many […] Read More
The Step 1 Shuffle
Sometimes it’s hard to tell whether med school is the source of my problems or if it’s just the vehicle […] Read More
Board Games
As a party staple and go-to for family fun, board games have a knack for bringing people together as well […] Read More
5 Rules for Successful Pre-Clinical Years
Six exams in one week, all-nighters reading through Robbins Pathology and Netter Anatomy, community service commitments, research study deadlines, clinical […] Read More
The Pre-Med Walk of Shame
Friday 5:30 pm The decision is made to study off campus for an organic chemistry exam. The goal is to […] Read More
Are You Superman?
As pre-med students we are expected to achieve a great deal. We need to have a multitude of community service […] Read More
Studying for Step 1
I don’t think I have ever studied this hard for an exam before. I thought that as soon as the […] Read More
The Transition
Medical school has a way of changing the way a person operates. The culture just grabs you, snatches you up, […] Read More