Monthly Archives: October 2009

Three Reasons to Drop Out of Medical School

Medical School is a daunting experience. There are ups and downs, and everyone entering Medical School knows that; expects that. Every new medical school student has that dream of being called Doctor Somebody. However, how does one really know when enough is enough? How does one really know if the medical path is not the … Continue reading

Minorities in Medical School

Minorities in Medical School In the United States, all medical schools are non-discriminating in their acceptance of new students: they give an equal opportunity for both white and minority applicants. However, while grades of the two main groups are on par throughout most of the educational periods, there is a noted difference when it comes … Continue reading

Medical School Personal Statement Tips

The Medical School Personal Statement is thought by many to be the single most important factor in the application process. Aside from the interview, in which you personally come in to meet and converse with the admissions officer(s), the personal statement is your opportunity to distinguish yourself from the hundreds, or even thousands, of other … Continue reading

Why Should I Attend a Top Medical School

Becoming a medical professional is a challenging, daunting, and expensive path to follow. There are so many different paths that a person could follow – speaking in terms of different medical schools a person can attend – but they all lead to the same place. Regardless of the medical school that you choose, a person … Continue reading

Medical School Scholarships

It is a well-known fact that becoming a medical professional is typically an expensive educational journey. Attending Medical School is a necessary step in the process. Therefore, it is wise to plan ahead of time the most cost-efficient route through Medical School. As part of their preparation for properly financing Medical School, scholarships offer perhaps … Continue reading

Medical School Costs

Medical School is a necessary part in the process of becoming a medical professional. Tied to the process is are the costs. This article will help you get a clearer picture of what financial strings are involved. Aside from costs of medical school, itself, there are several other notable costs that, too, are a necessary … Continue reading

How to Ace Your Medical School Interview

You are a medical school applicant. This is the big moment that can determine your foot in the door or out the door. All your grades are in. All your work experience and accomplishments are written on a piece of paper called a resume. You, in the eyes of an admissions officer, are represented by … Continue reading

International Medical Schools

In considering international medical schools, students usually have two common things in their minds: (1) to someday transfer back into a United States medical school, or (2) to attain a United States medical residency. Aside from these two mentioned reasons for choosing to attend an international medical school, some students simply want to experience a … Continue reading

How to Avoid Burnout in Medical School

The road to becoming a medical professional really kicks in during an individual’s time in medical school. The result is burnout, which describes a person experience emotional distress mixed with low accomplishment levels. Burnout can occur in any point in a person’s life, especially throughout one’s time in school. However, the primary difference between burnout … Continue reading

Chances of Getting Into Medical School

It is widely believed throughout the nation that medical school is the hardest graduate and professional school to get accepted into. There is the grueling business school and the demanding law school, but medical school seems to consistently top the list in being – based on several national average statistics – the most overall intense. … Continue reading