Aspiring Docs Diaries

Stories: Studying

Nov 28, 2017

Transitioning from M2 to M3

Ijeoma Okoye

My transition between second and third year of medical school, when my school shifts from classroom to clinical, has been […] Read More

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