There are horror stories of medical students studying 8-10 hours per day, having no social life, and having to sacrifice their sanity just to keep up with the volume of material we’re held accountable for. I’m here to say that those rumors are pure nonsense. Read more  

I’ve ventured beyond the realm of sanity and experienced what studying excessive amounts of biological information can do to an individual. With the block 1 exam only two days away, I’m wrapping up my review and realizing that I’ve become an even nerdier nerd. Here are some reasons why I think my perception of reality has been altered by studying for this test: Read more  

One of the great things about commuting from home is having the same studying environment I’ve had for years. Though I tend to be a student who rarely puts forth a genuine effort to study, with the end-of-block exam approaching, I needed to find a new venue which would force me to focus. The year I had off between undergrad and med school has really made me rusty. Read more