A friend of mine in the JAMP program recently got accepted to UT Southwestern and will be matriculating there this fall. We had a great chat in which he admitted his anxiety and sought any advice I had to offer. I’ve been looking for an opportunity to share my singular pearl of wisdom, so here it is. Read more  

It’s an exciting time of year for many pre-med students. Interview season is over, acceptances are rolling in, and you’ve already started the countdown till orientation. Amidst this excitement, it’s easy to make some pretty bad decisions with the intention of being prepared. Read more  

As early as your second year at Baylor Med, it’s possible to begin interviewing applicants to the medical program. How cool is that!? A lot of other schools reserve this privilege only for fourth year students. Guess it’s just a testament to the influence students have in BCM’s affairs. Read more  

Earlier this afternoon, I purchased a Welch Allyn 3.5v MacroView Diagnostic Set (97201-MC) consisting of an otoscope and ophthalmoscope. Because of the steep price, I settled for something mid-tier which will hopefully last for years to come. Also, as a student, it’s better to learn from something which doesn’t automatically diagnose a patient like some of the new medical gadgets tend to do. Read more  

I got back last night from an amazing Spring Break trip in Alabama, the bulk of which was spent on the beach at Gulf Shores walking along the shoreline, enjoying the full moon and stars, playing sports, building a sand castle, digging a really REALLY big ditch, and making a fire for s’mores. Read more