Medical Students Ask The Experts

• How Can I Keep Track of Multiple Hospital Passwords? Safety and security measures can hamper your efficiency at work, but these tips and tricks may help.
  Medscape Med Students, August 27, 2009
• Are There Any Limits on Med Students' Clinical Work Hours? Medical students are in danger of being overworked during clinical rotations.
  Medscape Med Students, August 12, 2009
• How Can I Conquer My Fear of Surgical Mistakes? A certain amount of concern may actually help prevent complications.
  Medscape Med Students, July 06, 2009
• Can I Still Change Specialties After Residency? Some doctors find that they aren't happy with their specialty choice once they are in practice.
  Medscape Med Students, June 02, 2009
• How Should I Prepare for a Surgical Rotation? Surgery clerkships can be intimidating, but following these guidelines may boost your confidence and promote success.
  Medscape Med Students, May 27, 2009
• How Can I Counteract the Depressing Hospital Setting? Spending day after day in a hospital, surrounded by sick people, can deflate even the most motivated student. Learn some coping tips here.
  Medscape Med Students, April 27, 2009
• Will Long Work Hours Diminish My Mental Abilities? One hospital requires med students and interns to work 36-hour shifts every 3 days.
  Medscape Med Students, March 23, 2009
• Is Pregnancy During Residency Manageable? Many female residents are in their prime childbearing years, but juggling a new baby with residency demands can be challenging.
  Medscape Med Students, March 12, 2009
• Am I Ready for Residency? These guidelines can help ease the transition from medical school to medical practice.
  Medscape Med Students, February 19, 2009
• Are Board Scores Important When Applying for Residency? Many programs use these scores to screen applicants, but there are other important factors as well.
  Medscape Med Students, February 02, 2009
• Do I Need Anxiety Medication? "Exams make me so nervous that I perform poorly. Would medication help?"
  Medscape Med Students, January 28, 2009
• How Should I Schedule My Clinical Rotations? Some general principles can help you maximize your clinical experience.
  Medscape Med Students, January 07, 2009
• Does Vitamin B12 Help Relieve Fatigue? Patients may request vitamin B12 shots to relieve fatigue, but is this treatment effective?
  Medscape Pharmacists, January 05, 2009
• How Can I Increase My Confidence in Doing Physical Exams? What should I do if I lack confidence when examining patients, regardless of how knowledgeable I am?
  Medscape Med Students, December 18, 2008
• How Can I Be Successful on the Job? Many medical trainees are classic overachievers, but too much confidence can get you in trouble.
  Medscape Med Students, November 26, 2008
• What Should I Do If I Witness a Medical Error? A medical student who sees an attending physician or resident commit an error must handle the situation ethically and diplomatically.
  Medscape Med Students, November 14, 2008
• How Can I Get Involved in Research? I would like to be a research assistant or pursue my own research project. How can I find a suitable professor to work with, and how should I approach one?
  Medscape Med Students, November 03, 2008
• Can I Change Residency Programs After I Start? These guidelines can help you optimize a residency switch.
  Medscape Med Students, October 02, 2008
• How Should I Get Recommendation Letters for Residency? Asking faculty to write letters of recommendation for you can be a daunting -- but doable -- task.
  Medscape Med Students, October 01, 2008
• Which Residency Programs Support Research? As someone who is preparing to be an MD/PhD, how do I go about looking for a residency with an environment that also sees medical research as a part of my training?
  Medscape Med Students, August 22, 2008