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Academic Writing Tips to Succeed in Nursing School
Academic writing is a skill that will evolve over time with both practice and experience. It is very important to review and learn from the feedback that you receive from your tutors and lecturers too. Several key points to remember before you even begin to put pen to paper: Content adapted from: How to be…
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Still Deciding in Fourth Year: My Experience Choosing a Specialty
By: Sakhi Shah One of the strangest parts of fourth year is that people assume you must feel certain by now. By this point in medical school, the expectation is almost that your story should make sense. You are supposed to know who you are, what field fits you, and where you are going next.…
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Advancing the Future of Women’s Health
Did you know that, historically, most medical textbooks have used the male body as the “standard”? This lack of representation isn’t just an academic detail—it has real consequences for diagnosing and treating women. At Elsevier, we believe precision in medicine starts by studying diversity rigorously with the help of cutting-edge technology. This International Women’s Day,…
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Introducing Netter’s Anatomy New Editions
Beloved by students and professionals worldwide for its stunning artwork, the updated Netter collection elevates the art and science of anatomy with revised content and illustrations. Discover the latest Netter resources designed to deepen your understanding of human anatomy Learn More Netter Atlas of Human Anatomy, 9th Edition Introducing the latest Netter Atlas of Human Anatomy books, the fully revised edition illustrates the…
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Managing your Bandwidth
Author: Aaron Qi Yang Goh, co-author, Unlocking the Leader Within: A Medical Student’s Guide to Practical Leadership You’re presenting a patient to your attending during morning rounds, and a million thoughts are running through your head. As if the work of presenting is not already hard enough, you are faced with numerous distractions during your presentation – a bedside alarm going…
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Florence Nightingale: A Trailblazing Woman
In England, the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901) coincided with a period of profound upheaval. The vast expansion of the British Empire was powered by the steam engine and remarkable technological advances. However, this rapid industrialization drove swift urbanization: British cities began to suffer from overcrowding, leading to the deterioration of sanitary conditions and growing…
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The Healthy vs. “Broken” Heart: A 3-Step Cardiology Review
February is Heart Month and Valentine’s Day, a perfect time to sharpen your cardiology knowledge. This 3-step cardiology review contrasts healthy vs. “broken” hearts providing a practical framework you can apply in rotations and exams. Begin with the fundamentals of heart anatomy, advance through major heart diseases, and finish with clinically relevant decision-making. Featuring trusted resources from ClinicalKey Student, Osmosis, and Complete Anatomy, this review can help you study efficiently. Anatomy of the Heart Osmosis offers short white-board style…
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Beat Burnout in Medical School: Practical Tips
Author: Aaron Qi Yang Goh, co-author, Unlocking the Leader Within: A Medical Student’s Guide to Practical Leadership Imagine this: after a full day of clinical rotations, you rush through a microwaved dinner and ready yourself for an evening of studying. You’re already physically exhausted but feel the need to push through the tiredness – Step exams…
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The Story of Florence Nightingale
A Name That Carries On When my name is no longer more than a memory, I hope my voice will carry on the work of my life. -Florence Nightingale Florence Nightingale’s greatest achievement was turning nursing into a respected science and, in 1860, founding the first professional nursing school. The Nightingale Training School at St…
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What Doing Research Taught Me That Training Alone Did Not
By Ian Jacob Esquivel, Cardiac Physiology Graduate from the University of Southampton Students in healthcare programs are often encouraged to undertake research because it is “good for their CV”. While this may be true, it significantly understates the real value of research. The most meaningful benefits only become clear once you are actively involved in…