Are Premed Post Bacc Programs Worth it?
Prior to getting into medical school, I did a post-baccalaureate (Otherwise known as a post bacc) program. Specifically, I did a Special Master’s Program (Sometimes referred to as an SMP) … Read more
Paul Zganiacz
How to Effectively Review an MCAT Practice Test
The best way to study for the MCAT is to take as many practice tests as possible. Taking MCAT practice test after practice test was exactly how I was able … Read more
How Essay Writing Skills Can Increase Your MCAT Score
While trudging along studying for the MCAT, I came across something in my Kaplan Advance 528 book that made me realize something important about the MCAT — the importance of … Read more
Book Review: Complications A Surgeon’s Notes on an Imperfect Science
I feel as though every medically-related blogger writes a review about Atul Gawande’s Complications, but I decided “what the hell, I’ll give my two cents.” I started reading this book … Read more
My Experience Scribing in the ER
There are many advantages to being a medical scribe as a pre-med student. Aside from improving your resume for medical school, scribing provides a lot of opportunities to experience some … Read more
MCAT Test Day – Everything You Need to Know
When preparing to take the MCAT, it is important to know what to expect on your MCAT test day. Your only focus on test day should be taking the test. … Read more
Book Review: Hot Lights, Cold Steel: Life, Death and Sleepless Nights in a Surgeon’s First Years
I read Hot Lights, Cold Steel a few months back, and I decided now that I really need to write a book review on it. If you are a pre-health … Read more
What are the Best Classes to Take for the MCAT?
Before studying for the MCAT, it is recommended that you take certain pre-med courses that are covered on the exam. But what are the best classes to take for the … Read more
What is Important to Memorize for the MCAT
The vast majority of the MCAT involves problem-solving using information from a passage and an understanding of key premed science topics. Most of the time you won’t be asked to … Read more
9 Tips For Finding A Doctor To Shadow
So we all know that shadowing is important. Medical schools love shadowing experience — the more doctors you shadow the better your medical school application will look. But sometimes finding … Read more