Burnout in Medical School: Causes, Signs, and Coping Strategies
Medical school life is a rigorous and high-pressure journey, filled with numerous hurdles and challenges. The looming stack of assignments, relentless cycle of exams, clinical rotations, and an ever-expanding medical school curriculum can take a significant toll on a student’s well-being. It is no wonder that burnout has become an increasingly common issue among medical […]
Starting a Caribbean Medical School; What to Expect within your First Week
Hoping to start medical school this September? Let us tell you that the first week of your Caribbean medical school is a mixture of anticipation and excitement, coupled with nerve-wracking pangs of “what did I get myself into”. You may read up all you want about the medical school you’re planning to attend and its […]
10 Tips for a Successful Application to a Medical School
Caribbean medical schools including Windsor University School of Medicine are among the most rigorous and competitive academic programs. With acceptance rates often below 50%, it’s important to distinguish yourself as a standout candidate. Whether you are currently in your undergraduate program or a few years into your professional career, following these 10 tips can increase […]
5 Habits You Need to Cultivate Before Starting Medical School
Congratulations on finally making it to medical school and stepping one step closer to realizing your dreams. If you still have some time before classes start, you must be feeling jitters of apprehension hearing about how challenging medical school can be. While you cannot change the demands of this challenging field, you can nevertheless cultivate […]
Beyond Medical School GPA; How to Get into Medical School with a Low GPA
If you have a low GPA, don’t say goodbye to your dreams of pursuing a career in medicine just yet! While your GPA is a significant player when applying to credible medical schools, many Caribbean medical schools consider more than just your undergrad academic performance when viewing you as a candidate holistically. Remember that while […]
Beyond Academic Performance; Top Ways to Bolster your Medical School Applications
If you aspire to pursue a career in medicine, you must be no stranger to the ultra-competitive medical school admissions landscape. With medical schools receiving hundreds of thousands of applications, it takes more to get into med school than just having a great GPA and better-than-average MCAT scores. This is where an impactful med school […]