Do physicians need leadership skills to be good doctors? Johns Hopkins professors Dr. Peter Pronovost and Dr. Chris Myers make an excellent case that the leadership elements of management should be a mandatory part not only of physician training, but of continuing education. Here’s how and why management skills can make you a better doc.[powerpress] …
Have questions about securing the funds for your undergraduate or medical degree? CommonBond has five must-know tips for financing your education. 1. Always Complete a FAFSA It takes just 21 minutes, on average, to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and yet $2.7 billion of grant money went unclaimed by high school …
So you’re nearing the end of medical school and you’ve got mountains of debt, but don’t know how best to maximize savings and keep your financial picture healthy. CommonBond is here to help break down some common terms and show you how to save thousands on your student loans. 1. Grace Period What is the …
This interview is the latest in an Accepted blog series featuring interviews with medical school applicants and students, offering readers a behind-the-scenes look at top medical schools and the med school application process. And now, introducing Anum… Accepted: We’d like to get to know you! Where are you from? Where and what did you study as an …
Meet Eliza Morrison and M4 Andrew Nimmich, the CEOs of Tutor the People and Nerdly. Both of today’s guests attended the College of Charleston in South Carolina where Eliza Morrison majored in French, Russian and Comparative Literature. Andrew Nimmich also attended the College of Charleston and CUNY Brooklyn College and majored in Pre-Medical Studies. He …
There’s still time to register for our special webinar, The MCAT: Craft Your Strategy for Success! We’ve partnered with our friends at NextStepTestPrep to bring you this can’t-miss guide to MCAT prep strategy. In just one hour, you’ll learn how to develop a personalized approach for MCAT prep that addresses content, practice, and strategy. You’ll …
Will you be ready on MCAT day? We think it’s best to go into the exam feeling confident that you’re ready to do the best you possibly can – and that requires effective preparation. How can you be sure if your test prep strategy is the right one for your needs? To help you create …
This interview is the latest in an Accepted blog series featuring interviews with medical school applicants and students, offering readers a behind-the-scenes look at top medical schools and the med school application process. And now, introducing Brad… Accepted: We’d like to get to know you! Where are you from? Where and what did you study as an …
Once you’ve assessed your baseline strengths and weaknesses, crafted your study plan, and gotten into the swing of things with your MCAT studying, you’ll find yourself taking practice sections and full-length exams before too long. To get the best results, though, you need to do more than just practice; you must also carefully review your …
[powerpress] This week we are airing an encore of one of the most populars shows of 2017. Many applicants focus on the past – both the good and the bad – to the detriment of their applications. Find out the role your past plays in admissions and what you should focus on in your applications when you …
As an MCAT student concerned about crafting your perfect exam strategy, you might be feeling overwhelmed. You may have heard about numerous MCAT strategies – highlighting the passage, taking notes, reading the questions first, skipping around, etc. Which should you choose? And even once you settle on a larger strategy, you’ll find various ways to …
How do you react when you read/hear the weakness question? With this question, schools are assessing how well you self evaluate. Like a business problem, they want to hear your plan of action, your implementation, and your success rate. Here are some tips to help you a) think about and evaluate your weaknesses, and b) …
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