Medical school and residency are stressful and worthy endeavors. As you travel through your journey to becoming a board-certified physician, remember to REST. Read the medical school or residency handbook. In a book, the preface is the key to unlocking … Continue reading
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Artificial Intelligence: Inside the Classroom and Beyond
A student types into ChatGPT: “Write a 1500-word essay on major themes in Franz Kafka’s The Metamorphosis.” The student clicks “enter” and ChatGPT begins working, accessing its infinite data sets from various networks. A large language mode of interconnected and … Continue reading
Clinical training and shelf prep: pointers for med students
Before you begin your clinical training, review the learning objectives at your medical school and consider the following checklist. Prioritize clerkship assignments such as presentations, EPAs, OSCE, and assigned practice cases (e.g., Aquifer for Pediatrics). Schedule due dates and self-directed … Continue reading
From rejection to redirection: What matters for college?
In the spring, celebratory videos flood social media with high school seniors opening their admission decisions! Surrounded by friends, family, and school staff, these videos show the fear, suspense, and joy of the students’ efforts coming to fruition with the … Continue reading