Medical education trains you to be an excellent clinician. There are other skills that you need to learn to thrive as a physician,
You learned a lot of medicine in training. You also learned a lot of things that were never on the syllabus. Medical training conditioning is not a single lesson Be a good doctor. Be smart. Hardworking. Emotionally blunt. Perfectionist. We called all of this excellence. It was conditioning. The Tuesday I Stopped in My Tracks […]
Updated April 2026 I love being a doctor. It is challenging, rewarding, and full of opportunities. Like many physicians, I started on this path with a desire to help others and make a lasting impact. I understood the financial costs and rewards going in. What caught me off guard, and still does at times, were […]
“I really like surgery. To be able to take someone to the operating room, fix a problem, and discharge them a few days later seems rewarding. I can’t imagine doing anything else.” The medical student sitting across from me had just completed her surgical rotation and was grappling to find her niche. This was the […]
Entering the medical field, whether you’re a fresh-faced premed, a motivated medical student, a hardworking resident, or an experienced physician looking for new opportunities, involves a pivotal step that many take for granted : the interview. Learning interview skills is an essential part of your career development. In this blog, we’ll explore interview skills, from […]
In medical education, it is essential to instill a growth mindset in students. A growth mindset emphasizes that talents and intelligence can be developed through dedication and hard work. A fixed mindset, by contrast, sees these traits as inherent and unchangeable. Can a growth mindset be taught? There are several ways to teach a growth […]
Do you have a Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) study plan? The MCAT is a required component of all medical school applications in the United States. This standardized multiple-choice computer-based exam has been part of the medical school admissions process for over 90 years. It tests the knowledge and skills considered a prerequisite for success […]
Transitioning from medical school to residency is one of the most critical and stressful moments in a physician’s training. Every year on July 1st, thousands of new doctors begin residency and suddenly shift from being students to being medical decision-makers — often overnight, with little structural preparation for that leap. This transition is widely recognized […]
