Edited by Aminata Jalloh A young adult comes into the clinic presenting with fatigue, dehydration, and lethargy. Their vitals are stable but the patient seems anxious and is burdened by a sense of “impending doom”. The patient mentions that they have been getting an average of 4 hours of sleep a night, and consuming 5-7 […]
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Edited by Aminata Jalloh In the last year, practices like wearing masks and social distancing have become a part of our lives. But for some, other parts of our “new normal”, like distance learning and online classes, have proved to be more difficult to get used to. After a year in a pandemic, we should […]
For this post, we wanted to shift gears a bit and give you more direct advice for succeeding during application season. A big part of that is constructing a unique personal statement that will make your application rise to the top of the pile. Writing a personal statement for medical school can seem pretty intimidating. […]
Published in Louisville Medicine. In their well-intentioned efforts to create change, hospitals and organizations have recently emphasized diversifying their leadership. During the past year, the gaps in health care disparities have only continued to widen as COVID-19 continues to affect Black, Latinx, and Indigenous communities at a disproportionate rate compared to their white counterparts (CDC, 2020). […]
Published in Louisville Medicine Magazine December Issue by Greater Louisville Medical Society. Article written by Giana Darville, Ruth Rodriguez, and Tino Mkorombindo Becoming a health care professional is a dream for many, but students and professionals from historically underrepresented groups face unique challenges on their journeys to serve others through medicine. During my first year […]
The COVID-19 Pandemic has changed the course of history! During the past year, the gaps in healthcare disparities have only continued to widen as COVID-19 continues to affect Black, Latinx, and Indigenous communities at a disproportionate rate compared to their white counterparts(CDC). It is increasingly evident that communities of color are more vulnerable to barriers in access […]
What is “normal”? Normal implies that something has happened over and over again and is now commonplace. “Normal” implies that there is an established and expected order to things. “Normal” functions under the assumption that anyone coming behind those from before can follow and maintain the patterns that make things well, normal. “Normal” implies that a shared […]
This semester I am attending university from home, handling a newly diagnosed health condition, getting remodeling done at my house, and my family is moving across the country in a couple of weeks. There is so much for me to do, and on top of it all, I have to make sure I get all […]
No matter how good you are, or think you are at multitasking and juggling various responsibilities, it will take a toll on something in your life. Just don’t let it be the wrong thing.
“Spread too thin”, is an expression that I can relate to at several points in my academic career during college and as I write this blog post right now as I’m trying to survive my second organ systems block. As someone who has been a high achiever since I was a child, I’ve often put […]
In a Caribbean household, you are always expected to, for lack of a better phrase, “do the most”. You have to know how to cook a full five-course meal AND clean up all on your own from age five. You are expected to make straight A’s every quarter (and you better not try to convince […]
France Archange is a senior English major and Biology minor at Oakwood University. You can connect with her on Instagram Okay, I don’t have a crazy story to tell and it was only while writing this that I even began to realize my ‘why’ for my career in medicine (I’m in my fourth year of […]
Christyn Byrd is a sophomore biology major at Oakwood University. You can connect with her on Instagram From a young age I have always wanted to be a doctor (I know a lot of people say that but I took this thing as seriously as a five-year-old could back then). I was constantly found helping […]
It’s easy to want to be on the path you’re on for the letters behind your name, to make your parents proud, or for the paycheck at the end of the road. But in reality, uncovering the true reasons why you’re on this journey will help get you through the rough times, hard assignments, and […]
Written by Jordan Branch, a third year medical student at the University of Louisville School of Medicine Studying for Medical School As you have probably heard before, medical school is a marathon, not a sprint. One thing that can really help you survive the race is appropriate and effective study habits. Establish your habits as […]
Tiffany Taylor is an African American woman born and raised in Maryland but currently reside in Florida. She is a graduate of Oakwood University, an HBCU in Huntsville, Alabama where she completed her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. After completing her degree in four years and graduating in 2017, she received an award for […]
Stephen Canton is a third year MD/MS candidate at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine/College of Business. You can follow him on instagram and linkedin. Navigating medical school is a unique challenge but we hope this timeline will provide some clarity on the steps you should aim to take for optimal success! Medical Student Timeline- Printable Prior […]
Tino Mkorombindo is a third year MD/MBA candidate at the University of Louisville School of Medicine/College of Business. You can follow him on instagram, twitter, or linkedin. Here, we are sharing sample CVs. For more information on how to create a an excellent cv, check out Stephen Canton’s inform post on the topic. We hope […]
Kara Morton is a third year medical student at University of Louisville School of Medicine. You can follow her on instagram. Food can be tasty and healthy! To show that you can have healthy and easy-to-make options, I decided to share a few of my favorite recipes! I hope you enjoy! Recipes
Tino Mkorombindo is a third year MD/MBA candidate at the University of Louisville School of Medicine/College of Business. You can follow him on instagram, twitter, or linkedin. Congratulations! You’ve decided to embark on a unique but rewarding journey! Here, we want to give a general overview, which includes what exams needed to obtain your degree […]
Stephen Canton is a third year MD/MS candidate at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine/College of Business. You can follow him on instagram and linkedin. He has served on the medical school application committee Choosing a major and minor The choice of major is crucial for not only your career but also for your […]
Stephen Canton is a third year MD/MS candidate at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine/College of Business. You can follow him on instagram and linkedin. Navigating medical school is a unique challenge but we hope this timeline will provide some clarity on the steps you should aim to take for optimal success! Medical Student […]
Taylor Duplessis is a fourth year medical student at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. You can follow her on instagram, twitter, and linkedin. The third year of medical school generally consists of 7 core clerkships – Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Family Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, and Psychiatry. Grading for each clerkship consists […]
Tino Mkorombindo is a third year MD/MBA candidate at the University of Louisville School of Medicine/College of Business. You can follow him on instagram, twitter, or linkedin. Arranging your Third-year schedule: The issue at hand is often deciding whether to take medicine/surgery/your desired specialty choice early or later. It will really depend on two factors […]
Stephen Canton is a third year MD/MS candidate at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine/College of Business. You can follow him on instagram and linkedin. First, you may ask, what is a CV? What is the difference between a CV and a resume? Curriculum vitae, which is Latin for “course of life,” is a […]
Virgenal Owens is a 2020 graduate of the Medical College of Georgia and will be starting Orthopedic Surgery residency at Carolinas Medical Center. You can follow him on instagram, twitter, and linkedin. Writing a personal statement can be such an intimidating and scary thing to do. However, it has been done before! You have made […]
Joel Bagah graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 2020. He is heading to Boston Medical Center as an Internal Medicine resident. You can follow him on instagram. Time and Motivation Lack of time and motivation are the two most cited reasons when it comes to physical inactivity or lack or exercise. I […]
Joel Bagah graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 2020. He is heading to Boston Medical Center as an Internal Medicine resident. You can follow him on instagram. As Healthcare Professionals America has a weight problem. According to the CDC, in 2017, 35.2% of Americans were overweight, and 30.1% were obese. No matter […]
Making a pre-med timeline can seem daunting but its very important. We want to provide you with a general outline of how to best navigate the process during your undergraduate experience in order to give yourself the best chance possible for medical school matriculation. Below is a general outline and checklist that can be used […]
Tino Mkorombindo is a third year MD/MBA candidate at the University of Louisville School of Medicine/College of Business. You can follow him on instagram, twitter, or linkedin. One mistake you will NOT make is sitting around waiting to hear back from schools after you submit your primary application and secondary application. That is the time […]
Tino Mkorombindo is a third year MD/MBA candidate at the University of Louisville School of Medicine/College of Business. You can follow him on instagram, twitter, or linkedin. In another article, we discussed what secondary applications are. Here we will discuss some helpful tips. Research every school: It is in your best interest to put a […]
Written by Tino Mukorombindo If you already know the basics, skip to the bottom so you can see helpful tips that will make your application standout Basics After you submit your general primary medical school application, interested schools will send you a secondary application. Here we will discuss these secondary applications. Some schools automatically send […]
Tino Mkorombindo is a third year MD/MBA candidate at the University of Louisville School of Medicine/College of Business. You can follow him on instagram, twitter, or linkedin. Congratulations! You are now preparing to overcome a crucial step in the journey to becoming a physician! Here we will discuss what you need to know to make […]
Tino Mkorombindo is a third year MD/MBA candidate at the University of Louisville School of Medicine/College of Business. You can follow him on instagram, twitter, or linkedin. Letters of Recommendation are extremely important! When you are applying, most of the other applicants will have high GPAs, MCAT scores, and an extensive list of extracurricular activities. […]
Virgenal Owens is a 2020 graduate of the Medical College of Georgia and will be starting Orthopedic Surgery residency at Carolinas Medical Center. You can follow him on instagram, twitter, and linkedin. Physician shadowing is a process where a pre-medical student observes the role and actions of a physician in a clinical or surgical setting. […]
Jordan Branch is a 2nd year MD candidate at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. You can follow her on instagram or linkedin. There are a lot of factors that can and should contribute to deciding what medical school to attend. Just like when determining what schools to apply to, considering the unique things […]
Virgenal Owens is a 2020 graduate of the Medical College of Georgia and will be starting Orthopedic Surgery residency at Carolinas Medical Center. You can follow him on instagram, twitter, and linkedin. A pre-medical student’s process for determining how competitive they are for medical school can be challenging. There are many variables to consider, and […]
The best way to prepare for applying to medical school is to create an excel sheet with all of the schools you may be interested in attending. This excel sheet should contain the following information for each school; School name City Tuition Average MCAT score Average GPA Acceptance rate Match rate Course Requirements School motto […]
Even the mention of the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) can cause any pre-medical student panic. However, we’re going to spell everything out and make this as simple as possible! What is the MCAT? It is a standardized, multiple-choice exam administered by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). It is required for application and […]
Tino Mkorombindo is a third year MD/MBA candidate at the University of Louisville School of Medicine/College of Business. You can follow him on instagram, twitter, or linkedin. No matter what major you decide to pursue, going into medical school will still be possible if you take the basic prerequisite classes listed below. However, its important […]
Tino Mkorombindo is a third year MD/MBA candidate at the University of Louisville School of Medicine/College of Business. You can follow him on instagram, twitter, or linkedin. The process of becoming a physician is a very expensive process. You have to cover books, application fees, tuition, living expenses, travel fees, and many other expenses on […]
Kara Morton is a third year medical student at University of Louisville School of Medicine. You can follow her on instagram. If you are motivated to eat a healthier diet but feel intimidated or overwhelmed by the information on this page, never fear! Significant behavior changes Oare best achieved by setting smaller, achievable goals. Use […]
Kara Morton is a third year medical student at University of Louisville School of Medicine. You can follow her on instagram. Based on information about macronutrients, vitamins and minerals, and the research-based recommendations from the leading experts in nutrition, the healthiest diet for humans is a plant-based or “plant-forward” Mediterranean diet. This is a diet […]
Kara Morton is a third year medical student at University of Louisville School of Medicine. You can follow her on instagram. The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends following a diet that emphasizes the following: Vegetables Fruits Legumes (beans) Nuts and seeds Whole grains Fish and skinless poultry for those who choose to eat meat Low-fat […]
Kara Morton is a third year medical student at University of Louisville School of Medicine. You can follow her on instagram. The healthiest foods—vegetables, fruits, and other natural whole foods—come without nutrition facts labels! However, it is important to be familiar with food labels and nutrition information for a variety of packaged whole foods and […]
Kara Morton is a third year medical student at University of Louisville School of Medicine. You can follow her on instagram. Three macronutrients make up the food we eat: carbohydrates, protein, and fat. They are different because they each have a unique chemical structure that allows them to be utilized for various processes in the […]
Written by Tino Mukorombindo, MD MBA Many people understand how to find mentors, but not nearly enough, people have mastered the art of being a mentee. In the relationship between a mentor and mentee, there are active roles that both will play. Here, we will focus on the role of the mentee. As a mentee, […]
