I am working very hard at what I want in life to get away from where I don’t want to be.

10 Things You Can Do Right Now to Prepare for Medical School Admissions
Guest Post By: Suzanne Miller, M.D. 

Will you be applying to medical school this cycle? Even though it’s only April and the AMCAS application (medical school’s primary application) does not open until June, there are many actions you can take right now to ensure timely submission of an outstanding application. (Read More at Future M.D.)

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“Keep studying and get that M.D.”

Still relevant. 

One of my most favorite moments in the world is when a patient asks you, ” I don’t understand this, can’t you just explain it to me?!” And then you read the orders—verbatim—and they say, “Ohhhhhh, okay it makes sense now.”

One of my most favorite moments in the world is when a patient asks you, ” I don’t understand this, can’t you just explain it to me?!” And then you read the orders—verbatim—and they say, “Ohhhhhh, okay it makes sense now.”

NYCHOS working in his studio and preparing for a soloshow in Turin, Italy. (photo via Street Anatomy)

I am not one to give advice. I guess I just prefer to share a story and you take it with a grain of salt? I can tell you what makes applying to medical school easier:

  • Work hard from the very start. It does not matter when you decide to pursue medicine. Work towards your goals from the moment you know what it is that you want. 
  • Dedicate some part of yourself to something special and learn what “selfless work” means.
  • Take the time to self-reflect, often. It gives you the chance to figure out the extent of your ambition, challenges, habits, and inspiration. 
  • Ask for help. If you are ever confused and in need of guidance, look to those who are knowledgeable and can help you help yourself.

Aside from that, the speciality I am interested in is orthopaedic surgery. 


Skin Manifestations of Illicit Drug Use (2006)

“Prolonged and repeated vasospasm induced by cocaine, a potent vasoconstriction agent, and the occlusive phenomena generated by the injection of contaminants that function as emboli, seem to be the main factors in the etiopathogenesis of the necrosis…” (Gontijo et al.)

Adventures in White Coat Culture: Who’s the Doctor?

There are numerous clinical practitioners and medical support staff in medical facilities: doctors, nurses, students, assistants, ecetera–-So, it is crucial that professionals identify who they are at all times. But when everyone is wearing a white coat, running around in groups, helping out wherever they can, and working as a team, there is opportunity for certain confusion. (Read More…)

Colored x-ray of a full-term fetus in breech position.

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“Talent is a pursued interest. In other words, anything that you’re willing to practice, you can do.” - Bob Ross

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