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FM Student’s Guide to Surviving Third Year Night Shifts

Almost all guides to night shifts are the same. The #1 rule to remember is: this is part of your

I finally finished my personal statement a few weeks ago, and I am just sitting down now to write about

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Medical students are [unfortunately] notorious for rather unhealthy lifestyle habits, but don’t forget to take care of yourself! Although it’s

Case study presentations are a necessary evil of medicine, because we rely so much on teaching each other to learn,

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Don’t lie and say you want to specialize in your preceptor’s field if it’s not actually what you want to

There are hundreds of great family medicine residency programs in the U.S., so narrowing down your search can be somewhat

Medical school is expensive, and there’s no reason to rack up even more debt during your clinical rotations if it’s

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1. Contact your preceptor beforehand! Confirm the hours, the location, and the appropriate dress. If you have no idea where

COMAT / Shelf Exams If you’re reading this, welcome to third year: a magical time that will make you remember

Getting recommendation letters can seem like a daunting task, but it really doesn’t have to be! Keep these 5 simple