The Economic Tipping Point of Going to Medical School

Medical school is a non-stop grueling gauntlet of hardships.  On any given day you may have anxiety over an upcoming test, sadness from missing family and friends, or stress from feeling overwhelmed.  Many students tend to forget or repress other important issues in life to deal with the everyday hardships of med school.  One ofContinue reading “The Economic Tipping Point of Going to Medical School”

Medical School Burnout and Depression

The top line: Love yourself, take care of yourself, and don’t ever be afraid to ask for help.  In medicine and in all walks of life.  It is coming to light in the general public that the burnout, depression, and suicide rates in the medical field are very high.  This has been known for someContinue reading “Medical School Burnout and Depression”

Declutter

I have continued to sell things around the house on eBay.  It has turned into a bigger project than I ever thought it would be.  I initially started selling things off because I had a bunch of clutter taking up a lot of space in my apartment.  Then I realized that selling all of thisContinue reading “Declutter”

The Cost of Medical School

I have already discussed how going to medical school may or may not be worth it financially and probably isn’t worth it socially; however, should you choose to go to medical school, the costs can be great.  Have you ever looked at the figures of medical student debt and thought to yourself “How in theContinue reading “The Cost of Medical School”

Medical School Debt

Financial illiteracy runs at a much higher rate in our society than I believe it should.  It is simple enough to be taught in grade school, and it is important enough to be taught by parents to kids beginning at an early age.  However, it is somehow left out of the entire education system.  AnContinue reading “Medical School Debt”