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Which Is More Important, Theoretical Knowledge or Practical Skills?
This may be a difficult question to answer, but it is certainly worth pondering.
Medscape Med Students, January 2008
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How Can I Integrate Basic Science With Clinical Practice?
Both the basic sciences and the clinical experiences provided during medical school are important in shaping a future physician's practice.
Medscape Med Students, January 2008
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What Should I Do If I'm Put on Probation?
I was recently told that I was being placed on probation. What steps should I take next, and how can I cope with this situation?
Medscape Med Students, January 2008
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How Should I Handle Complaining Colleagues?
Other students can really bring you down with their complaining. How should you respond?
Medscape Med Students, December 2007
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Which Shoes Are Best for Long Hospital Shifts?
The best shoes for walking or running may not be the best bet for long periods of standing.
Medscape Med Students, December 2007
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Can I Call in Sick When I'm on Call?
Chances are, you'll have to face this issue more than once during training.
Medscape Med Students, November 2007
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Do Residents Know When Students Are Slacking Off?
Some students work really hard, while others always manage to cut corners. Can residents and attendings tell the difference?
Medscape Med Students, October 2007
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Am I Unreasonable to Resent Scut Work?
Hospital clerkships can be an exciting opportunity for med students, but they can be frustrating if you're asked to do a lot of menial tasks.
Medscape Med Students, September 2007
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How Can I Get Enough Sleep During Training?
"I often spend hours in bed, exhausted but unable to sleep. What should I do?"
Medscape Med Students, August 2007
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How Do I Plan an Away Elective?
Fourth year is a great time to discover what it's like at another teaching institution.
Medscape Med Students, August 2007
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How Can Interns Teach Med Students?
As a brand-new medical graduate, it may feel awkward to be involved in teaching medical students.
Medscape Med Students, August 2007
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Coping With Stress During Residency
How can medical students prepare for the stresses of residency and avoid burnout or depression?
Medscape Med Students, May 2007
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What If Patients "Revise" Their Medical History?
Sometimes, patients tell the attending a different story than what they'll tell a medical student.
Medscape Med Students, May 2007
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How Can I Predict My Success in the Residency Match?
Before you choose a residency program, it would be nice to know your chances of being accepted.
Medscape Med Students, April 2007
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How Do I Prepare for the USMLE?
A resident offers firsthand advice on maximizing your potential for doing well on the exams.
Medscape Med Students, April 2007
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How Can I Improve My Surgical Skills?
Practice is a key component of surgical training, but there are things you can do to bolster your skills.
Medscape Med Students, March 2007
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How Can I Find a Mentor?
I have so many questions about my future career. How can I find someone to help advise me?
Medscape Med Students, January 2007
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Should I Take a Test Prep Course?
Should I take a prep course to get ready for the boards, and if so, how do I choose which one to take?
Medscape Med Students, January 2007
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What Should I Wear for a Residency Interview?
I have my first residency interview in just a few weeks: What should I wear? What should I bring along?
Medscape Med Students, December 2006
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How Should I Choose a Residency Program?
Once you decide which specialty to pursue, you still have to choose a particular program. This advice should help.
Medscape Med Students, December 2006
