A recent essay on this blog, “Navigating the complexity of ‘first do no harm’ in modern medicine,” provided an excellent review of this principle. However, as is so often the case, it misattributed the statement to the Hippocrat…
Category: Medical school
Pursuing undergrad research without misrepresenting your career path
Reprinted with permission from Getting In: The Essential Guide to Finding a STEMM Undergrad Research Experience, Second Edition, published by The University of Chicago Press. © 2015, 2023 by Paris Grey and David Oppenheimer. All rights reserved. Someti…
The pros and cons of taking a gap year during medical school
This article is sponsored by Med School Insiders is the premier resource for future doctors, home to the world’s largest YouTube channel for premed and medical students. Taking a gap year during medical school provides you with an opportunity to …
The controversial oaths of American doctors: Prioritizing ethics over patients?
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 …
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…
