Category Archives: School

Medical Schools Change Up Their Curricula

When people think of the first year of medical school, they often think about new doe-eyed medical students fearfully cutting up a cadaver in their first week.  Now, medical school curricula is continually changing to keep up with changing scientific and cultural demands that doctors face. For example, at Georgetown, students take a few months … 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

After Medical School: The True Story of Residency

The general public usually has a somewhat skewed perception of what life after medical school is really like. To start things off, people usually believe medical school is the most difficult time of one’s medical career, or road to one’s medical career. On top of that, there are numerous television shows portraying a comfortable, though … Continue reading

Choosing the Right Medical School

Choosing the right medical school can be a daunting task. If you have begun your search, you will have already have considered key factors—among them, your field of study, finding a means of payment, and residency options. That is why, before you embark on riveting biology labs and crowded lecture halls, it is imperative that … Continue reading