Medical Student Mental Health: Simon’s Story On Coping With Burnouts

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This post was written to advocate for the modification of certain clinical medical exams where the chances of a medical student passing are largely dependent on a single examiner. Such exams are not the true test of clinical knowledge and should be modified. All the characters and scenarios used in this post are fictional and … Read more

16+ Best YouTube Channels for Medical Students [Must Follow]

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Videos are arguably one of the best teaching methods for medical students. During my 2nd year in medical school, up to half of my classmates already had a list of their best YouTube channels for medical students that helped them in learning new concepts faster. But then, I was different. I have always believed that … Read more

Can Doctors Have Tattoos? 4 Interesting Facts You Must Know!

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Can doctors have tattoos? I bumped into this question when I was scrolling through a space on Quora some days ago from a medic; In fact, he already had a tattoo on his forearm and was worried if his medical career is over. Although this topic can be controversial depending on your culture and belief, … Read more

10 Best Tips on How to Study as a Medical Student

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One of the initial struggles in medical school is finding the best learning strategies for medical students. Truth be told, there is no single best strategy on how to study as a medical student. However, looking at recent scientific studies, you can easily find a link between high performance in medical school and certain approaches … Read more

15 Helpful Tips For A First Year Medical Student

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Being a first year medical student comes with lots of hassles that when not handled adequately, could mess up your whole years of medical school. I vividly remember my first day as a medical student. You know that feeling of finally getting admission to study the course of your dream. I was full of motivation … Read more

7 Best Private Universities in Nigeria offering Medicine and their fees

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There are lots of considerations to make before applying to a medical school in Nigeria. While the location of the medical school, admission requirements, infrastructure, and current accreditation status are important, one of the very first things a medical school aspirant looks out for before filling out an application form is the cost of studying … Read more

Best Guide To Clinical Rotations For Medical Students In 2022

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So you have completed your preclinical years, and have aced your first professional exam in medical school? Congratulations! At least you have crossed the “rate-limiting step” for medical students as it is called. And now you are headed for your last few years in medical school which comprises mainly of the clinical rotations for medical … Read more

Medical School Headshot: Is A Professional Headshot Worth It?

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Every year, new batches of medical students and residents are required to present a professional photograph. This is either for the application process in which case it is called a medical school application headshot or a medical residency headshot. Or it could be for other purposes like course registration, and exam registration (green book) in … Read more

Top 15 Best Medical Student Blogs Every Medic Must Follow

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Studying medicine requires that you need constant motivation, study guides, and tips from other medical students who must have passed through your level in medical school. This is the reason behind most medical student blogs you see on the net today. And in this post, you will be finding out which website is best for … Read more

How To Get Admission Into Medical Schools in Nigeria: Best Guide 2022

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By reading this post till the end, you will have a bird’s eye view of the nature of medical schools in Nigeria, how to get admission to study medicine in Nigeria, and the nature of MBBS programs in Nigeria. Medicine and surgery is the most sought-after health-related course in all Nigerian universities with over 400, … Read more

Medical Student Syndrome Myth or Reality: My Experience

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“After getting sick countless times, I finally coped with the ‘stressful stress’ as tagged by my friends and I cultivated the habit of waking up earlier and burning the midnight candle” At the end of reading this article, you will; Have experience of how medical student life is Meaning of medical student syndrome Meaning of … Read more

12 Helpful Tips for An Aspiring Medical Student

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Aspiring medical students are usually choked up with tons of information on how to get into medical school. This is usually because of the highly rigorous medical school admission requirements. So it is just natural for medical school aspirants to look for any information that will help them easily pass through this rigorous admission process … Read more

1 Day In The Life Of A Medical Student: My Best Example

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Doctors are heroes that society often fails to duly appreciate. Their true worth is mainly recognized in rare cases where their services are needed the most like during global pandemics, emergencies, strikes, wars, and other scenarios that reduce the gap between life and death. Every doctor was once a medical student. And the virtues which … Read more

11 Tips For Studying Anatomy In Medical School: Ultimate Guide

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Study to show yourself approved Holy Bible A lot of medical students are constantly searching online for the best tips for studying anatomy in medical school. And with a pure desire to help out, I am inspired to write this content to help make the experience of such students easier. Meanwhile, I am in my … Read more

21 Different Specialties Of Medicine: Best Students’ Guide

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Medical school is intense, and it prepares you for a variety of careers. Students enter medical school with different strengths and weaknesses, personality types, and interests. And after the training in medical school, there are many medical and surgical specialties to choose from. This particular post covers the specialties of medicine. Another post on this … Read more