One of my best friends who I’ve known since elementary just graduated from undergrad and is starting medical school this fall. Over the last four years, his experiences in college can be summed up nothing short of a nightmare. We’ve talked several times about the people he is surrounded by – unmotivated, lackadaisical about their futures, and partying all the time to get away from productivity. Read more  

In his latest blog post, a classmate of mine has provided some of the most “real” advice one can give to aspiring students working on their personal statements for medical school. He summarizes the points I feel most admissions committees wish applicants would adhere to while leaving out the sugar-coated and often superfluous nonsense. Read more  

During Baylor Med’s interview season, many interviewees asked me when the US News and World Report rankings for medical schools (and other graduate schools) come out, and I was spot on with my guess – the middle of April. Read more  

Neurological exams never fail to amaze me with how simple they are to perform given how much information they provide to localize a lesion – take the swinging-flashlight exam for example. Read more  

There’s a new physician blog on the corner, and this one happens to be by the pediatric surgeon who not only taught me embryology but also about maintaining a routine (and sanity) throughout medical school. Read more