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Medical school advice

This includes advice on commonly asked questions about the curriculum, as well as general inquiries on navigating the challenging path to becoming a physician.

From Burnout to Brightside: Positivity in Medicine

Submitted by kmoscatello@gm… on Sun, 09/21/2025 - 07:29

-Brandon Dunmyre DO, MS

Staff Nephrologist

Allegheny Health Network

When I was in fellowship training, a nurse turned to me and asked, “How can you be so positive all the time?” This was the first time someone had blatantly questioned my positive demeanor, and to be honest, I was a bit surprised. I simply said, ”gratitude and perspective”. 

Advice from your med school faculty for the first year of medical school Part II

Submitted by keegan@planete… on Mon, 01/16/2023 - 22:57

-Kim Moscatello

Whether you liked "Part I" or thought it sucked and decided to give Part II a chance, welcome! This post is to help incoming and new medical students navigate all the things they don't tell you! We covered many essential topics in "Part I, "from time management and seeking help early to not cheating and living alone. And while some of the advice might initially seem obvious, the explanations help illuminate why each piece of advice will help you succeed in medical school.

The basics:

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