Enclothed Cognition

If you are currently applying to medical school, thinking about medicine, starting your first year, or are curious what a year of frenzy looks like, keep reading. The following list encompasses things I learned while embarking on this journey of medicine, and subsequently, what I think any entering student needs to know!

Test taking is one of those things that you are either really good at, or have to try really really hard to be good at. Over the years I have developed a system that works for me, and using that system I have passed all of the required tests to get to where I am today, including the Internal Medicine Board Exam!

If you're a coffee drinker, you know that you need a second cup (maybe a third?) halfway through your day. At least I did, and a lot of people tend to be that way - bless your heart if you can make it through with just one cup.

Traveling changes the way you relate to others. Your life can truly become enriched when you develop friendships with others of different cultures. Traveling pushes you out of your comfort zone and teaches you the importance of embracing experiences and relationships that you may not otherwise have been comfortable with making.

In this blog post, I am breaking down my experience with the ERKA Precise so that you can use my personal experience to go off of when looking into your next stethoscope purchase.

When our Dean told us medical school is like drinking water out of a fire hydrant, he wasn’t kidding. It was actually more like drowning in a pool of water while a fire hydrant blasts you in the face.

Preparing for clinical rotations? Check out these ten actionable tips from Stephen Benton PA-S to help you make the most of your internal medicine rotation!

Many think for one to be a successful nurse, their hair must be in a messy bun, minimal makeup and quite often, sunken in tired eyes with breath that reeks of coffee. Although I must admit the coffee breath is quite true, the rest I don't necessarily agree on.

Whatever the reason may be, all-nighters are terrible. And not only do you feel exhausted the next day, you're constantly reminded that you look exhausted too with all the "You look so tired!" comments...as if you didn't already know that.

When we incorporate global health into our everyday life, some of the biggest impacts can be made.