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What I wish I knew in medical school about peer relationships

PGY-2 Oluwabukola “Bukky” Akingbola, DO, offers insight on what she wishes she knew about forming peer relationships early on in medical school.

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Succeeding in Medical School
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How medical students aid each other in the quest for well-being

Near-peer mentorship between medical students can play a role in creating a more comprehensive wellness culture on medical school campuses.

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Find new ways to help medical students, residents get child care

Nearly all child care is unaffordable on a resident physician’s salary, per HHS criteria. The AMA will ID best practices for on-site or subsidized care.

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All in the family: Mother, daughter graduate medical school together

Multigenerational physician families in medicine are not uncommon, but seldom will one see a mother and daughter graduate medical school in tandem.

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Medical student moms face challenge of pandemic parenthood

Balancing medical school and motherhood was never easy. Doing so in the time of COVID-19 ramps up the challenges. Two mothers share their experience.

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Perfecting it as a pair: The do’s and don’ts of the Couples Match

The Couples Match adds a layer of complexity to an already complex process. A couple who went through it draws on their experience to offer advice.

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How a medical school mentor can shape your career

From specialty choice to test-taking tips, medical school mentors can be an invaluable for students as they begin their careers in medicine.

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Relationships in med school: Time to seek a mate, or stay single?

Support from a loving partner can help ease the pressures of medical school. One medical student offers insight on the pros of flying solo.

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Our 10 most popular stories of 2018

Physician burnout. Picking a medical specialty. Making romance work in medical residency. These topics drew your eyes this year. Find out what else did.

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