After 3 weeks of classes on the island, I’ve been thinking about how online vs in person classes compare in medical school. Here are some pros and cons I’ve noticed. Tutorials are great in person I’ve already had a few tutorials and much to my surprise, they are less stressful than the ones I did…
While there are some things that I’m looking forward to about living in Grenada, I also expect there to be several difficulties. Here are 3 challenges of living on an island that I’m expecting. Challenges of living on an island #1: Being away from family The biggest challenge of living on an island is going…
I’m moving to the island next week for the start of my 2nd term of med school. I’ve been really dreading this move and being away from my family, but I’m trying to keep a positive outlook. I’ve realized that I can choose to spend the next 1.5 years being miserable or enjoy this experience…
I’ve been sitting at my desk a lot over the last few weeks. I’m trying to ease back into a more structured study routine as I prep for the start of classes next month. Unfortunately, all the sitting has made my legs and back pretty stiff. So I’ve started using a foam roller to ease…
After a long school year, it’s time for a much needed summer break. To binge watch the series we were holding off on. To travel and spend time with loved ones. Or to couch potato to the max. Whatever floats your boat. But at some point, the joy of finally doing nothing starts to wear…
It’s been a little over 1 month since my first term ended. So here’s a fun update on some of the things I’ve been up to during my first medical school summer break. And maybe some things you can try out too. 1. Seeing Hasan Minhaj live – The King’s Jester It’s pretty cool that…
Whether in undergrad, med school or the workplace, it’s easy to get caught up in comparisons. To look at others and think they know it all or have it all together. In reality, no one knows it all and often times, we’re all struggling in one way or another. Some people are just better at…
Medical school is challenging. There’s a lot to do in a very limited time. Plus, it’s a long journey. We need to perform at a high level over a long period, which is taxing on our mind and body. So having a sustainable study routine is key. Here are 3 simple tips to avoid burnout…
As challenging as medical school is, there are several things my school does to help reinforce the learning. Here are some things offered at my medical school that just make sense. My medical school has… 1. Weekly quizzes Every weekend, we had a timed quiz based on that week’s lectures. Usually, the quiz was available…
It’s pretty surreal that I’m already through my first term of medical school. It’s even crazier to think that I ended this term with a 96% average. Here are the things that helped me do well this term. 1. Planning for the first term of medical school Learning how to study Just as I kept…