by Shiv G. I’m right in the thick of my second year at UCSF, and let me tell you, it’s a ride. I thought it might be helpful to share what this stage of medical school really looks like—a series of significant shifts that shape who we become as future physicians. So, here’s a peek into my world, hoping it gives you a real taste of what’s in store at
by Hanan R. I found out that I was accepted to Stanford for medical school while teaching a grammar lesson on colons and semicolons to my high school students. Because I’m a southerner with no contacts in the Bay Area, the 650 area code that appeared on my phone was a near-total giveaway that the dean of admissions was calling to share my acceptance, a tradition upheld at the school.
by Hanan R. The notion of being a doctor first came to me when I was a kid. I felt drawn to medicine because I loved the idea of helping sick people feel better. To explore the medical field, I took up a volunteer position at a nearby nursing home, a commitment I continued throughout middle school, high school, and college. The patients that this experience introduced me to reinforced
The MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) is a multiple-choice exam which many U.S. medical colleges require from potential med students. People who are eligible to take the MCAT exam should be preparing to apply to a health professional school, including schools for fields like podiatric and veterinary medicine. Currently, sections of the MCAT cover the physical sciences, biological sciences, and verbal reasoning. However, in Spring 2015, several additions will be
