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Are you a type A medical student? It could spike your stress level

Medical student research suggests that the very qualities that spur medical school success are linked to stress and emotional exhaustion.

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Succeed in Med School
Succeeding in Medical School

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Which undergrad majors are best for med school?

Most medical school applicants are biology majors. Does any single path better equip you for a career as a physician? Experts weigh in. 

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Succeeding in Medical School
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What happens when empathy starts to slip in medical school

During the most demanding periods of medical school, cognitive empathy levels decline. What triggers dips? How should medical students respond? 

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Succeed in Med School
Succeeding in Medical School
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Medical student leadership opportunities

Take on leadership opportunities at the local, state or national levels to represent medical students and address their concerns—download PDFs or applications in DOCX format.

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Succeed in Med School
Succeeding in Medical School

Making the Rounds

Get the latest advice, interviews and discussions on the most important topics affecting the lives and careers of medical students and residents.

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Managing medical student-loan repayment

What is the Repayment Assistance Plan? Does it affect federal loan assistance? Get essential loan-repayment insights for medical student borrowers.

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Succeed in Med School
Succeeding in Medical School
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Medical student health insurance: Understand coverage options, cost

How much does it cost? How do medical students get it? Find out the facts, and get expert insight on plan options to meet your needs.

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Succeed in Med School
Succeeding in Medical School
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The 17 skills medical schools expect from students on day one

What do incoming medical students need to succeed? Demonstrated strengths in professional, scientific and critical thinking domains are a good start.

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Succeed in Med School
Succeeding in Medical School
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4 tips to find enriching medical student leadership opportunities

These expert insights help medical students build leadership experiences and skills that will resonate with residency programs down the line. 

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Succeed in Med School
Succeeding in Medical School
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Why some medical student research gets published—and some doesn’t

Medical student research that results in a peer-reviewed journal article can impress residency program directors. What does it take to get published?

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Succeed in Med School
Succeeding in Medical School