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Ask a resident: What are the keys to success as a medical student?

What do prospective medical students need to know to succeed? A first-year resident physician offers her take.

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How to get involved in advocacy work as a medical student

Looking to advocate for change as a med student? Here’s some advice from medical students who are making a difference.

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3 tips for getting the most out of feedback in medical school

Feedback is crucial to a physician’s training, but it is often vague or clouded by discomfort. These practices can add specificity and accountability.

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#Success? 7 ways Twitter can help you thrive in medical school

Social media is largely seen as a distraction, but Twitter has been shown to enhance a medical student’s education. Here’s how.

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Entrepreneurship can start in med school. Here’s what to know.

As a medical student, you can envision ideas that change health care. Here are tips from an expert on how to bring your idea to life.

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Why some medical students are cutting class to get ahead

The lure of the lecture halls isn’t what it once was for medical students. How and why are students getting their information elsewhere?

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4 things medical students should know about giving bad news

The manner in which physicians present bad news can affect patients’ outlook. Here’s how a palliative-care pioneer approaches such situations.

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Here's your must-have checklist for med school success

Find out more about this easy-to-navigate rundown of the top tasks students should prioritize during the early years of training.

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5 time-management hacks for medical students

Learn more about how to study in medical school and make the most of your precious time.

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