May is the month most American medical students finally see four years of grueling work bear fruit. Most U.S. medical schools hold commencement exercises in May, conferring “doctor of medicine” degrees in elaborate ceremonies. During these …
Category: Medical school
Breaking the silence: the truth about mental health challenges among medical students and why medical schools must take action
Medical school can be a challenging and demanding experience, and it’s no secret that many medical students struggle with mental health challenges as a result. In fact, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published in JAMA, the pre…
Love in medical education: Why it’s vital to nurturing empathy and compassion [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! In this episode, we sit down with Stevan Walkowski, an osteopathic physician, to discuss the impact of technology on medicine and medical education. With the recent news of artificial intel…
I’m not so different from Lionel Messi – and neither are you
In the United States, 16,783,000 viewers watched the 2022 World Cup final. That number doesn’t include me, who inconspicuously watched the match over the shoulder of a stranger sitting one row ahead of me on a flight — a traveler who had the mean…
I’m not so different from Lionel Messi – and neither are you
In the United States, 16,783,000 viewers watched the 2022 World Cup final. That number doesn’t include me, who inconspicuously watched the match over the shoulder of a stranger sitting one row ahead of me on a flight — a traveler who had the mean…
6 ways ChatGPT can help you succeed in medical school
Medical school can be a daunting journey for many aspiring physicians. As I look back now at the beginning of my 4th year, this has certainly been the case for me. With an overwhelming amount of information to learn and retain, students often find them…
The unintended consequences of ERAS: Are we losing unique applicants?
Residency applicants, especially today, come from diverse backgrounds, including various careers, SESs, gap years, and geographic location. Despite an increase in applicants from diverse backgrounds, the application process may still perpetuate inequit…
Overcoming obstacles: Increasing diversity in residency programs [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! In this episode, we’re joined by Heidi Chumley, dean at the Ross University School of Medicine, to discuss the barriers facing aspiring physicians in their journey to residency. Heidi…
Ratcheting down the hypercompetitive medical school application process
Premedical students are more stressed out and burned out than ever. It’s easy to see why: pre-med courses, medical school admissions committee expectations, and application process and cost are daunting and, in their current iteration, often harm…
Why it’s time to question medical traditions [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join us as we delve into the world of medical traditions and their impact on patient care. Our guest is Brian Elliott, an internal medicine chief resident. From the white coat tradition to …
