

A Letter to My Pre-Med Self
As graduation fast approaches, I can't help but think about how fast the past 4 years flew by! But at the same time, I catch myself...


What's In My White Coat
It has been forever since I posted about medical school. For a quick update, I am almost finished with third year (yay!), I *think* I...


COMLEX Level 2 PE
I recently received new that I passed my Level 2 PE! So happy to have another board exam behind me. This exam is a pass/fail exam that...


5 Things I Do To Find Balance
One of the questions I get most is how do I find balance. It is no secret that medical school can not only be stressful, but also...

Preparing For Step 1
Sorry I have been MIA a bit lately, but it is for good reason...two words, Step 1. If you are a medical student, you have either already...


AMA-MSS Interim Meeting and Disney
This past month, over 800 members of the American Medical Association Medical Student Section attended the 2016 interim meeting in...


The Beauty of the Gap Year(s)
A "gap year" is the time between the end of undergrad and beginning of med school. Whether you plan on taking a year or more off, or you...


Taking the Exam: 5 Test-Taking Tips
To follow my post on study tips, I would like to share some of my favorite test-taking tips I have picked up through the years. I have...


Learning How to Study: 5 Tips
I have never met anyone who actually LIKES to study. There is nothing fun about it. Yes, I do love learning about things I am passionate...


It's All About Balance
Juggling it all can definitely be overwhelming, so I try to be creative when it comes to gaining balance in my life. During my first...