A physician-authored blog dedicated to helping Black pre-med students become successful applicants to medical school.
I will tell any pre-med student willing to listen that scribing with a physician is the jackpot of pre-med experiences. Scribing gives you direct patient exposure, access to a physician so you can ask questions about their medical experience, and …
Have you heard of Med-MAR (Medical Minority Applicant Registry)? It’s okay if you haven’t; I did only recently but definitely want to share this information with you. Med-MAR is an AAMC service that was created to “enhance admission opportunities for students …
In case you don’t already know it: taking the MCAT and applying to medical school is not cheap. Financial considerations related to medical school are cited as one of the significant barriers to pursuing a career in medicine for many …
As a future physician, there is a really good chance that you will be considered a leader in your community, whether this is something you intentionally seek or not. Medical schools recognize this and in addition to helping cultivate your …
Did you see the Pink Super Moon last night? (spoiler: it wasn’t really pink). I was definitely outside with a glass of wine watching this moon like it was going to put on a show or something! My neighbors were …
Yesterday, April 21st, was my undergrad Sorority chapter’s charter anniversary. I was initiated into this chapter 15 years ago (time slow down!) and last night, I was so excited to watch as the newest line of ladies was introduced to …
“Pre-med” isn’t really an option for a college major these days. At least not at most schools. It’s more of a track…meaning you can still be pre-med, but you have to designate an actual major. I remember being a Senior …
The AMCAS application for the 2022 cycle will open May 3, 2021. You will be able to submit it starting May 27th. I am a huge fan of getting all of your materials in as early as possible. When you …
[Disclaimer: mildly sappy, but relevant, post] Today, April 15th, is my late great-grandfather’s birthday. Aside from COVID years, my family celebrates it like it’s a for real holiday: t-shirts, barbecue, spades, the whole works. He was born on this day …
Have you taken a look at the Perks section of the website? [p.s., I learned how to embed this weekend, so this post may be full of them! Sorry, not sorry!] The first perk which was a checklist of things …