Keeping Your Faith in Medicine

Keeping Your Faith in Medicine  By: Trisha Therese Medicine is a field where every action you take has to be justified by research and scientific evidence. But as a Christian, the founding principles of what I believe are based on faith and things that I can’t prove or see. It’s important for me to uphold my religious beliefs but I’m not going to lie, since I started medical … Continue reading Keeping Your Faith in Medicine

Interview with a Meharrian: The Bianca Marks Story

Today we have one of my oldest friends Bianca Marks sharing her story. Bianca is a medical school student at Meharry and she has a cool perspective for anyone who wants to pursue medicine and learn how a medical student’s life operates.   1. Who are you to the world? My name is Bianca Marks. I’m from the Atlanta suburbs and am a student at … Continue reading Interview with a Meharrian: The Bianca Marks Story

Finals Recharge Giveaway: $50 Giftcards!

Finals week is upon us and if you are like me you are drained & seeking motivation. Well @MelaninMD & Daily Medicine Blog have the answer to your troubles: up to $50 in Giftcards to your pick of Starbucks or Amazon.com! All you have to do it tweet, follow, or like our social media to enter. The best part is: the more engaged you are … Continue reading Finals Recharge Giveaway: $50 Giftcards!

#MCM: Christel of Wake Forest SOM

Today for #MCM we have a Wake Forest School of Medicine medical student who is about to complete his first year of medical school! Christel blogs at http://blackmanmd.com & is one of only about 550 first year Black males  that enrolled this year in US medical schools. Take a look into his incredible journey into medicine:   Who are you to the world? My name is Christel Wekon-Kemeni … Continue reading #MCM: Christel of Wake Forest SOM

SNMA AMEC 2016: Day 1 in Austin 

I am so excited to finally be in Austin, TX for the Student National Medical Association (SNMA) Annual Medical Education Conference (AMEC)! If you have any good food or shopping recommendations comment below. Here are 4 highlights thus far: 1. Navigating Austin Airport  When I got to Austin it was 10pm so I was a little nervous about transportation  options. Take a Super Shuttle. It … Continue reading SNMA AMEC 2016: Day 1 in Austin 

Medical School In Europe: Sam Valles’s Story

Have you ever wondered what it is like to go to medical school in Europe? Well Sam Valles knows all too well. She was raised in Sweden but went to medical school for four years in the UK! Even more amazing, she is not only going to be an MD doctor but also is receiving her PhD. Check out her unique medical school story for … Continue reading Medical School In Europe: Sam Valles’s Story

Going the Distance: Tips on Long Distance Relationships in Medical School

Have you every wondered what it would be like to fall in love with a fellow classmate? What if you were already married before medical school – how did you handle the balance between a relationship and medical school? Continue reading Going the Distance: Tips on Long Distance Relationships in Medical School

10 Things You Need for SNMA’s AMEC

I know many of you are members of SNMA. I hope you will be able to attend the 2016 AMEC in Austin, TX on March 23-27th, 2016! If so I will see you there. If you have not registered yet, here is the link: http://www.snma.org/amec.php Also check out what 10 Things You Need at AMEC: 5 (or 10!) Outfits I know it says four days and you … Continue reading 10 Things You Need for SNMA’s AMEC

“25 years in the Making”: How I Dreamed Big and Gained Acceptance to Dental School

Today for Medical Student Sunday, we actually have an incoming dental student named Omar. He not only scored in the 98% percentile on the DAT but also received multiple interviews and acceptances to dental schools this cycle. I am sure you can learn a lot from him! Continue reading “25 years in the Making”: How I Dreamed Big and Gained Acceptance to Dental School

“Medical Student Sunday”: MD & Esquire

For this “Medical School Sunday”, we have something awesome. Two ladies got together and are looking to start a movement with their newly launched blog: “MD & Esquire”. One is a medical school student and the other is a law school student. Together they make a great team that I think you all can learn a lot from. Continue reading “Medical Student Sunday”: MD & Esquire