Navigating the other side of med school before, during, and after | Finding joy one test at a time
Navigating the other side of med school before, during, and after | Finding joy one test at a time
The pre-med life. From the taking the MCAT to having an acceptance in hand, the application process for medical school can take roughly just over a year. However, priming yourself to apply should start years in advance.
Don’t feel like you have to connect everything to medicine. Do find a host to decrease expenses. Don’t dress flashy. Do send a “thank you” email. Don’t be afraid to gather your thoughts. Do smile! This is a continuation of my previous Q&A with Mayo med students. (If you haven’t checked out that post yet, …
You just received your first medical school interview invite. Congrats! Now what? After scheduling your interview and booking your plane ticket, it’s important to step back and prepare. To help you get started, learn from those who have gone before you. Here are a few Med School Interview Tips from Medical Students at the Mayo Clinic …
From the taking the MCAT to having an acceptance in hand, the application process for medical school can take roughly just over a year. However, priming yourself to apply should start years in advance. Here are 10 Tactics to Prepare an Impressive Medical School Application. This post comes just after my husband applied, interviewed, and received acceptances. …
Sleep. Study. Class. Study. Work. Study. Repeat. That’s about how the last six months or so go before your loved one takes the MCAT. Let’s be honest, if you and your spouse, fiancé, girlfriend, boyfriend, son, or daughter take it seriously, it is pretty much a full-time job. To better prepare you to help your loved …
151. That is how many accredited medical schools there are to choose from as of 2018 in the United States according to the AAMC. With so many options, how do you go about picking med schools to apply to – let alone go to? So, let’s explore How to Choose a Medical School: Four Things to Consider. Here is a …
Preparing for medical school can be draining for applicants and their spouses. I would even compare it to a full time job. Between making sure your grades stay up, studying for the MCAT, filling out applications, and traveling for interviews – it’s no wonder that they say to start preparing early! Here are 3 Things To …
May 2014. “Do you think you could handle that?” Could I handle this? My answer to my boyfriend’s question would likely define the course of our relationship and shift the course of where I thought my life was going. I remember the moment perfectly. Sun shining. A large Caribbean Passion Jamba Juice gripped between both …