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Complete Polio Eradication
The Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) started in 1988 and has been a massive step in eradicating polio. Several efforts to...
siricnikku
Jul 14, 20242 min read


Opportunities for Physicians to Give Back
Becoming a doctor opens up many opportunities to serve your community. From philanthropic activities to volunteer work, and political...
Ashby Glover
Jul 7, 20243 min read


How to Find Research Opportunities as a Premed
While navigating the journey to medical school, premed students often find that gaining research experience is a crucial component of...
Mahima Bhat
Jun 23, 20243 min read


MCAT: Organic Chemistry
The MCAT can be a daunting test to take, especially with how difficult pre-requisite classes already are. For many of us, Organic...
siricnikku
Jun 16, 20243 min read


TTFields Therapy: A New Treatment for Glioblastoma
Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), the most common form of malignant brain tumor, is an aggressive and deadly cancer. With an average...
Ashby Glover
Jun 12, 20243 min read


Five High-Paying Medical Careers with Projected Growth
In today's rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, the demand for skilled medical professionals continues to rise. Due to an aging...
Mahima Bhat
May 26, 20245 min read


Clinical Experiences for Premeds
Along with completing prerequisite coursework, doing research, and shadowing, clinical experience is also required to be considered...
siricnikku
May 20, 20244 min read


Free MCAT Prep Resources
For premed students on a budget, the expensive world of MCAT prep can often seem intimidating and out of reach. In recent years, free...
Ashby Glover
May 12, 20243 min read


Against the Odds: Journey of a Low GPA Student to Medical School
Medical schools seek applicants with a solid academic foundation, compassionate patient care skills, and a genuine commitment to serving...
Mahima Bhat
Apr 21, 20244 min read


A Rise in Global Hepatitis
Growing Rates of Hepatitis B and C Infections According to the World Health Organization (WHO) 2024 Global Hepatitis Report, there has...
siricnikku
Apr 14, 20243 min read


The Whole Person Approach: Innovations in Palliative Care
Palliative care is a recent specialty in medicine that was established in the second half of the 20th and early 21st century. In 1964, a...
Ashby Glover
Apr 10, 20244 min read


How are MCAT Scores Calculated?
The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is a typical requirement for aspiring medical professionals, serving as a critical benchmark in...
Mahima Bhat
Mar 25, 20243 min read


How to Choose a Minor as a Pre-Med
While most pre-meds are considering what major to pursue as an undergraduate, a minor can often be an afterthought. Minors are less...
siricnikku
Mar 17, 20243 min read


Choosing the Right Postbacc Premed Program
For career changers or those needing to boost their GPA, postbaccalaureate premedical (postbacc premed) programs are essential for...
Ashby Glover
Mar 10, 20243 min read


How Andrea Bocelli Overcame the Struggles of Congenital Glaucoma
Image retrieved from: https://www.smoothradio.com/features/andrea-bocelli-blind-age-wife-net-worth-facts/ Andrea Bocelli's journey is not...
Mahima Bhat
Feb 25, 20243 min read


Inconsistent EMS Care in the US
According to a new study by the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, emergency medical services (EMS) offer different quality of care...
siricnikku
Feb 18, 20242 min read


The Battle Against Tobacco
The use of tobacco is referred to by the World Health Organization (WHO) as an epidemic, one that kills over 8 million people...
Ashby Glover
Feb 12, 20244 min read


Seven Non-Traditional Career Paths in Medicine
Image retrieved from: https://hms.harvard.edu/news/when-doctors-know-each-other In a world where the healthcare landscape is constantly...
Mahima Bhat
Jan 31, 20243 min read


The Fifth Cardiovascular Revolution: Innovations in Vascular Medicine
As antibiotics became widespread after World War II, the specter of infectious disease subsided as the leading cause of death in the...
Ashby Glover
Jan 22, 20245 min read


Promoting Health Through Hope
Hope is a multidimensional concept made of both feelings and the way of thinking. Hope is a feeling that many healthcare professionals...
siricnikku
Jan 21, 20242 min read
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