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Physician & Surgeon Information

What is a Physician? A physician or surgeon is a medical professional whose job it is to diagnose patients of illnesses and prescribe medication or administer treatment for said illnesses.  Also known as a doctor, physicians use diagnostic tests and examine medical histories and symptoms to come to a diagnosis.  The two types of physicians: … Continue reading

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

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