One of the big messages in Atomic Habits is to create systems to help you get things done. That way, when you’re not motivated or don’t have much time, your system can still help you be productive. And this sounds like a great idea. But for the longest time I couldn’t figure out where to…
Immunology was a major topic covered in my most recent term (term 3). So here are some guiding tips on how to study immunology along with some great study resources. 1. When do we start studying immunology? At SGU, we start learning the fundamentals of immunology in term 3. We have almost one lecture every…
Now that I’m done term 3, I can share what that experience was like. Plus some tips on how to study microbiology and helpful resources. How long is term 3? Term 3 is a strange term at SGU because it’s only 6 weeks long. But it’s an important 6 weeks that lay the foundation for…
One of the nice things about 2nd year is that we don’t have anatomy lab anymore. As someone who probably won’t be going into a surgical specialty, that makes me very happy. It’s one less mandatory class on the schedule. However, the school offers an optional Dissection Selective in 2nd year, which provides students with…
Like most pre-meds, I wanted to get into med school straight out of undergrad. But that didn’t happen. Now, after completing my first year of med school, I’ve realized my gap years were quite useful. And that there are some unexpected advantages of going to med school later in life. 1. When you start med…
Recently, I was listening to the Huberman Lab Podcast featuring Jocko Willink, a retired Navy SEAL officer. At one point they started discussing discipline, which got me thinking about how we can add more discipline into our daily routine as students. Discipline is so important for staying on top of the huge amount of material…
To wrap up first year of med school, I had 4 exams over 7 days. One final exam to wrap up the neuro block, one lab exam, an OSPE exam, and a cumulative exam for first year. Here are some tips on how to prepare for final exams in med school, particularly the OSPE and…
This term was my first time writing med schools exams in person. Which, understandably, are a little different from writing online exams. I’ve talked about how online vs in person classes compare. So after completing my first in-person term, it’s only fitting that I talk about the differences between online exams vs in person exams…
With term 2 and my first year coming to an end, here are some reflections on life in med school and what’s been different this term. The academic changes in med school Starting a research project One of the things that has made life in med school different this term is starting a research project….
Do med schools have summer break? The short answer is yes. But Caribbean med schools typically have multiple intake cycles throughout the year. And so, the time at which you start has an impact on the length and timing of your summer breaks. Actually, your start date dictates the schedule for your entire duration of…