Medical Students Ask The Experts

• What Is the Best Way to Learn Procedures? Doing Them If you are part of the educational lineage of Western medicine, you are familiar with the "See one, Do one, Teach one" approach to learning medical procedures.
  Medscape Med Students, June 21, 2010
• What Should I Do Over the Summer? You have a variety of options to make the most of your time away from school.
  Medscape Med Students, May 27, 2010
• How Can I Distinguish Myself on Clinical Rotations? Second year is almost over, and I will be starting my clinical rotations in July. Can you tell me what makes a great clinical student?
  Medscape Med Students, May 18, 2010
• How Can I Combat Call Fatigue? Sleep deprivation may not be avoidable, but the risks associated with fatigue can be minimized.
  Medscape Med Students, April 30, 2010
• Whom Should I Ask for a Letter of Recommendation? Here are some tips for choosing the right person to write that all-important letter of recommendation. It might make the difference in getting the Match you want.
  Medscape Med Students, April 29, 2010
• How Should I Plan an Audition Rotation? Learn about the how, what, when, and why of fourth-year audition rotations during medical school.
  Medscape Med Students, April 28, 2010
• How Should I Balance My Time During Residency? Time is the resident's greatest asset. Find out how to use it wisely.
  Medscape Med Students, April 15, 2010
• How Can I Keep From Being Burned Out? At least half of all medical students are in the same boat as you.
  Medscape Med Students, March 10, 2010
• Will That Be on the Test? Prioritizing study time is a critical skill for med students in the first 2 preclinical years of training.
  Medscape Med Students, March 09, 2010
• How Should I Rank Residency Choices for the Match? Many students have a first choice in mind for residency, but these tips can help you develop a solid list.
  Medscape Med Students, February 08, 2010
• How Should I Present Cases on Rounds? It's important to determine what different attendings and residents expect from you.
  Medscape Med Students, January 19, 2010
• Will My Squeamishness Subside During Medical Training? Many med students get dizzy and nauseous at the sight of blood, but there are tricks that help overcome those feelings.
  Medscape Med Students, December 29, 2009
• How Can I Become More Comfortable With Patients? I feel like an intruder when I examine patients, especially when I have little to offer them in terms of treatment.
  Medscape Med Students, December 22, 2009
• Should I Disclose My Marital Status at Residency Interviews? Couples going through the residency match together need to weigh the pros and cons of discussing their partner.
  Medscape Med Students, December 03, 2009
• When Will My Financial Situation Improve? Students who are stressed out about finances should be happy to know that easier times lie just ahead.
  Medscape Med Students, November 13, 2009
• Are Nonmedical Job Experiences Useful? Many students try to spend every minute possible in medically related experiences, but there are lessons to be learned outside the hospital as well.
  Medscape Med Students, October 09, 2009
• Will a Negative Evaluation Ruin My Residency Options? How should I deal with negative evaluations, especially ones that are written by attendings and may end up in my dean's letter?
  Medscape Med Students, October 08, 2009
• Do Residents Have More Money to Spend Than Students? I have been on a tight budget throughout medical school. When I graduate, will I be less restricted financially during residency?
  Medscape Med Students, September 24, 2009
• What If I Have Doubts About Medicine? Do not despair; you still have options.
  Medscape Med Students, September 11, 2009
• Twelve Steps for Choosing a Specialty The array of options can be mind-boggling, but this decision tree can help you make the right choice.
  Medscape Med Students, September 02, 2009