You Can’t Learn in Your Sleep?
By: Trang Nguyen Think about all the time you spend sleeping. Now, consider those hours spent learning instead. Of course, this is not possible. The human body requires a certain
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Cracking the MCAT
By: Muaaz Masood Daunting does not begin to describe how premedical students view the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT), which is required by all 126 medical schools in the United
Read moreWork Smarter, Not Harder
By: Cathrina Nauth betta design / Foter / CC BY-NC Photo credit: betta design / Foter / CC BY-NC So it’s that time of the year again. A new semester
Read moreNeuromyths: Busting Common Misconceptions about the Human Brain
By: Muaaz Masood The human brain: one of the most complex yet simple, delicate yet robust organs in the body. Despite the central role it plays in everyday function, it
Read moreHow To: Stay Sane and Balance the Pre-Med Life
By: Nina Paletta Sixteen hours of class. Research lab. Extracurricular after extracurricular. Volunteer work. Friends. Sleep. Tests. Homework. Applications. Welcome back to school! It seems as though as soon as
Read moreDaring to be Different: The Truth About Alternative Medicine
By: Priya Patel Fake, unorthodox, quackery, even conspiracy— alternative medicine has been subject to some pretty harsh criticism throughout the years. People tend to equate the term “alternative” with “not
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