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What can you expect as a normal routine in med school? I’m slowly learning that there is no such thing as a real routine in med school. Every week is different. Month to month there are some patterns: we typically have around 1 big exam (40+ chapters), 2 small exams, and 1 patient encounter every … Read more
I think the hardest part of transitioning to online education is keeping a routine. Here are a few ways I’ve kept myself on track: I make sure I start studying before 8 am everyday, if I start later I feel like I am playing catchup all day. I make a “must accomplish” list … Read more
How many med schools should you apply to? There’s no magic number, but I will break down my own stats! I applied to 18 total MD and DO programs. I submitted 12 secondaries and received 5 total interviews at both MD & DO programs. I ended up attending only 2 interviews, because once I … Read more
How I prepped for the MCAT & my big takeaways: Because I took the MCAT 2 years after graduating I had a lot to relearn! I studied for 8 months while also working 2 jobs and taking 3 med school prerequisites (Biochem, Orgo lab and Genetics). The last 3 months of prep I … Read more
How to choose your med school. Deciding on which med school you will attend really depends on your own goals and values. Here is how I chose mine: The curriculum is problem based learning which I LOVE. Passively listening to lectures isn’t best for me, but activelearning is. Their average board scores were impressive. I … Read more