Three Choices for Medical School: UM, UTHSC, and UVA

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University of Minnesota (UM) Medical School The University of Minnesota Medical School is one of the foremost medical institutions offering top-caliber education to promising individuals. The university takes one of the higher spots in the country’s rankings for best medical schools because UM promotes the core values of a medical professional–commitment, understanding, and compassion. These, [...]

Med Graduates: Being Part of the Corporate World

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Not everyone who studied medicine for nearly a decade get to pursue a hospital career . Their medicine degrees, however, won’t be put to waste as the corporate world opens new doors to a different career path. Here are some positions where medical graduates are key players: Genetic counseling Genetics has become a tool for [...]

Common Terms Used for the Hospital Staff

Filed under General with No Comments, November 8th, 2008 by admin

Hospital dramas and shows have engrossed many viewers and made notable personalities such as Dr. McDreamy of Grey’s Anatomy and Dr. House of House, M.D. a household name. Audiences are entertained and educated with various medical conditions, diagnoses, and treatments that are  featured in the captivating scenes of these medical shows. Despite the entertainment they [...]

List of Qualities Many Successful Doctors Have

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So what makes a doctor good? Is it the brains? Is it the people skills? Or, is it because one came  from a reputable medical academic institution such as Harvard Medical School? Read on for a list of some of the qualities that help doctors become successful in the field despite the erratic schedules and [...]

List of the Most Competitive Medical Specializations

Filed under General with No Comments, October 31st, 2008 by admin

Before getting into med school, many students have set their minds on the specializations they wish to take in their residency. In fact, they may even include their field of interest in their personal statement for medical school. Stating the field of specialization in your personal statement for medical school may show how career-oriented you [...]

List of Popular Medical Specializations

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You thought the worst was over once you got into a residency at a hospital. Still, choosing an area of expertise is another tough decision for doctors to make. There are a variety of specializations to choose from. Here are some of the more popular choices of expertise: * Pediatrics Kids are cute and fragile. [...]

Top Five Movies about Medical School

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Though movies often take viewers on journeys to the unfamiliar, some are modeled around real places and events. Films about medical school have engrossed viewers with sensationalized takes on the lives of medical interns and students. Here are top five movies revolving around the sleep-deprived and  adrenaline-charged arenas of medical study: Of Human Bondage (1934) [...]

Why Join Study Group Sessions in Medical School

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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 [...]

Guide to Medical School Admission Interviews

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So, you’ve finally got a call after sending your personal statement for medical schools. You then confirmed the appointment date and place. What else do you need to ensure the success of getting in? Here are a few tips on how to wow the admissions panel for that medical school interview that could change the [...]

Government versus Private Hospitals: Which is a Better Workplace?

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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 [...]