Miscellaneous

Gunner Style! (Gangnam Style Med School Parody)

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We love this video from the Feinberg School of Medicine! Why? Because he’s “got all these books, but I only read First Aid.”

 

Congratulations, you’ve matched!

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By Jaysson Brooks

 

Congratulations, you have matched!

Program Code: xxxxxxx
Program Name: xxxxxx
Institution Name: xxxxxxx

 

On March 17th, 2011, I read the words that served as the culmination of all that I had worked for since my first biology class as a pre-med. I matched into my dream program and was floating on cloud nine.

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Do the Harlem Shake with the First Aid Team

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Hey, check us out at AMSA’s 2013 Convention in Washington, D.C. doing the Harlem Shake! Thanks to all who participated!

Managing your Money in Medical School – Part 2

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By Jaysson Brooks

If you don’t know where your money is going, you can’t make it work for you. There is no more important financial advice I could give you as you traverse through medical school. I remember when I received my first loan check at the beginning of medical school, it was by far the most money I ever had in my hand at one time. But even though it has your name on it, it is not your money…it’s the government’s money, and they will want it back sooner than you think.  Therefore, the less you borrow the better, and the better you manage your money, the less you will need to borrow.

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Managing your Money in Medical School – Part 1

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By Jaysson Brooks

For most newly minted medical students, the loan money they received for living expenses may possibly be the most money they’ve ever managed at one time. As the popular saying goes, “more money equals more problems,” and this could not be truer than for a MS-1 with a $2,000 loan check. So how do you keep track of where your money is going? How do you use your money wisely? Below I will answer those questions based on my experiences.

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Careers in Medicine: What do you want to be when you graduate?

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By Vamsi K. Kancherla

You just started medical school and are beginning to get used to the routine of lectures, labs, studying, and taking tests. While this is quite nostalgic of your undergraduate days, medical school will certainly challenge you in different ways. To help you navigate the next four years, we’ve prepared an overview of what to expect and when to make those important decisions.

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Android Tablet Use in Medical School & the Hospital

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By Walter Wiggins

Recently, we dedicated two posts (here and here) to our thoughts on iPad use in the hospital and medical school. Given the ever-increasing market share of tablets that run on the Android OS, it makes sense to address Android tablet use in these settings, as well.

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