Pursuing medical school in the United States has traditionally been associated with significant financial investment, often leading to a substantial student debt burden. However, a growing number of medical schools are now challenging this norm by offering tuition-free education to alleviate the financial burden on aspiring physicians. This post examines...

A middle-aged patient walks into a family medicine clinic for a routine checkup, complaining of fatigue and headaches. Lab tests come back normal, but as the physician listens closely and asks further questions, the patient reveals his struggles with anxiety and sleepless nights due to a recent job loss. This...

For first- and second-year medical students, analyzing complex research papers can sometimes feel like learning a new language. Between new methodologies, dense statistical analyses, and specialized terminology, comprehension can be challenging. However, developing strong comprehension skills for medical research is crucial for success in medical education and future clinical practice....

Medical school is a laborious journey, with seemingly endless amounts of information to master. The sheer quantity of knowledge can be overwhelming, and making appropriate treatment and diagnosis decisions can be difficult. Historically, medical students have used books, lectures, flashcards, and collaboration with professors and peers to fill their knowledge...

NIH Funding Trends and Recent Cuts   For decades, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has been the major source of funding of medical research and education in the U.S. Its budget steadily climbed over the past ten years, hitting $47.3 billion in 2023. But in 2024, funding dropped by...

The Future of AI in Medical Education   Imagine practicing your diagnostic skills with a virtual patient in ‘critical condition’ whose symptoms evolve in real time. Picture being guided through your physical exam of a real patient by an AI that adapts to your learning curve. Imagine a virtual tutor...

You’ve made it through Step 1 (hooray!), and you find yourself preparing for Step 2. Step 2 is another mountain to conquer on your journey to becoming a physician. It is a tough road, but it doesn’t have to be terrible! Whether you took a few years off prior to...

Everyone knows that studying is critical to passing your medical school examinations, whether that be on your own, in a group, with your tutor, and more. This type of preparation is highly personal and totally dependent on what the individual needs, especially in the week leading to these important examinations....

Clinical Anatomy is a cardinal experience of medical education. For many, the cadaver dissected during the first year of medical school will come to be remembered as their “first patient,” inviting a novel reckoning with both the resilience and inevitable mortality of the human body. In addition to its rather...

If you’re reading this, you’re likely a medical student or aspiring to become one, exploring ways to gain experience that aligns with your educational and career aspirations. As current and future physicians, we find immense fulfillment in the act of giving. Our passion for medicine is fueled by the profound...