A few months ago, the world we're living in now would have seemed like an absurd impossibility. But here we are. I think the disclaimer we have to put on any discussion about how the pandemic may affect anything in the future--be it near or far--is that it's impossible to know for sure what's going … Continue reading How the COVID-19 Pandemic is Affecting Medical School Admissions
What is The Match?
It's Match Week! This is arguably the most important and meaningful week of your medical education--one that has huge implications on the course of your medical career. This also happens to be MY Match Week, and I'm both incredibly excited and incredibly anxious. What the heck is this thing called The Match everyone keeps talking … Continue reading What is The Match?
Should You Consider an MD/PhD Program?
If you’re looking to push your medical degree even further, there are many programs across the country that will allow you to pursue a PhD in conjunction with your MD. Obviously, this involves more time in school and a lot more work (typically a significant amount of research in addition to patient care). But for … Continue reading Should You Consider an MD/PhD Program?