This is where you’ll hear what it’s really like at the University of Michigan Medical School. Students at each level of the program give you an intimate look at their med school lives—their insights, ‘ah-ha’ moments, frustrations and excitement.

A whirlwind M3 year.. with a stop in South Africa

Hello world! Its been ages! A lot has happened since the last time I blogged out my thoughts and feelings on medical school. I am almost done with third year! Amazing! Every rotation has been a unique learning experience. I started with internal medicine in May and was amazed at how much and how quickly I… Read more >>

Work, work, fish tacos!

Hello world, I’m alive. I promise. Step 1 is done and M3 year is here! It’s been ages since my last blog post and so much has happened! In some ways, I feel like a completely different person. I finished the grueling preclinical years, passed usmle step 1, and completed my first rotation – internal medicine!… Read more >>

No Sleep Til Step One?

Hey everyone! This will be my final post before I disappear for boards studying. I chose to stay in Ann Arbor for this period, so hopefully I’ll be able to enjoy some of the beautiful weather we have been having lately! Ann Arbor in the Spring really is BEAUTIFUL! Today is officially the first day… Read more >>

Where did M2 year go?

Hey everyone! It has been a while since my last post and I feel like a lot has happened! Where to start?? How about the scary reality that in less than 2 weeks, I will take my final pre-clinical sequence exam – reproductive – and begin studying for Step 1 of the USMLE boards!? While… Read more >>

Getting into the rhythm of things…

Hey everyone! I’m back in school after celebrating another great New Years in Spain with friends and family! Since arriving back in Ann Arbor, I finished our final Clinical Foundations of Medicine week in preparation for yesterday’s M2 Comprehensive Clinical Assessment (CCA) Exam. The exam was both a written and practical exam where we were… Read more >>

Countdown to 2012!

Saludos desde España! It’s hard to believe two weeks ago I was bundled up in multiple layers of clothing, studying non-stop, and wishing the freezing Michigan weather would end. Now after a relaxing few weeks of winter break, I’ve officially turned off my brain, forgotten about emails, and soaked up all the sun and warmth I possibly can. I’m spending this break in Palma de Mallorca,… Read more >>