Enclothed Cognition

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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!

A great mentor isn’t someone who holds your hand every step of the way. Great mentors are the people who give you all the tools you need to succeed and then let you take the lead.

People will always want to give you unsolicited advice. The real trick is finding a mentor who brings something incredibly positive to your life and career.

Who do you talk to about topics outside of the hospital that may affect your career decisions? Not only do you need a career mentor, but I would argue that you need a life mentor, too.