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US Medicals Schools with the Lowest Student-Teacher Ratio
When applying for medical school, you should consider the student-teacher ratio in an institution. Though a certain med school may boast of a large number of students that enroll in their classes every year, a skeletal faculty might not be enough to properly handle the student body. As a result, learning is compromised; the quality [...]
How to Use the AMA Style
The field of medicine also has venues for publishing articles, scientific papers, and other resource material that can be used to advance knowledge on medical conditions and treatments. To regulate and standardize formats, the American Medical Association has developed a set of guidelines for the proper citation of references that are used in the text [...]
Why Join Study Group Sessions in Medical School
Studying for med school is no easy feat to accomplish all by your self. Fortunately, you can join or even start a study group where you can make studying a social event as well. Read on to know why joining study group sessions are worth your time and effort. No room for procrastination Procrastination hits [...]
Government versus Private Hospitals: Which is a Better Workplace?
You may have your plans set on stone the moment you enter medical school. But through the course of your studies, you begin to see other aspects of your would-be profession. Finally, you do get awarded the degree, the title, the responsibility to practice medicine, and another dilemma – what kind of practice should you [...]
Paying off Student Loans in Medical School
Just because you received your medical school diploma while wearing a graduation cap and gown, it doesn’t mean that you have to forget about your student loans. Yes, your student loans – the mere reason you were able to make it all the way to graduation. You don’t need to be earning a lot just [...]
Alternative Careers for Medical School Graduates
Despite everybody’s expectations, including yours, it just dawns on you that you don’t want to be a doctor anymore. However, you don’t need to put those four years of medical school training to waste as there are other occupations where a medical degree sans the M.D. suffix can fare well in. Be a science teacher. [...]
The Pros and Cons of Being a Medical Specialist vs. Being a General Practitioner
You will get to a point after medical school when you will ask yourself if you should be a medical specialist or a general practitioner. Making a choice can be difficult especially if you lack information about both practices. So, to help you decide well, below are the advantages and disadvantages of being a medical [...]
For Foreign Students: A Guide to Applying to US Medical Schools
You may be under the impression that being a foreigner in the US would diminish your chances of getting accepted into medical schools. However, medical schools are actually welcoming many qualified foreign students because doing so increases diversity within the campus. The process for application to medical schools is almost the same for both foreign [...]
How to Apply to Medical School
Preparing for medical school applications can be an overwhelming task. There are many deadlines and different requirements that you have to fulfill. There are also various medical schools that have a different set of requirements that are unique to their institution, and they may even have different deadlines for every requirement they seek. Below are [...]
For Aspiring Doctors: Preparing for Medical School
The road to becoming a doctor is long and difficult. You have to start by preparing for medical school because going to medical school presents many challenges. You need to be passionate, determined, and persevering to succeed in medical school. Below are some ways to prepare for medical school. Be motivated and disciplined. Perhaps the [...]