Dear fellow premeds,
November is right around the corner, and with the changing month come new articles by our new writers and editors! To whet your appetites for all things scientifically and medically related, here are a few things that November has in store!
How to “Tranquilize” a Premed: We’ve all heard people say it and we all know people believe it with conviction – premed students are hyperstressed. Stay tuned for methods on how to keep premed students cool, calm, and composed! – Jeanie Nguyen
Gorgeous or Grotesque? Perceptions on the Human Body: For most pre-medical students, there’s likely something about the human body we find appealing as a subject of study, whether it may be the unique forms of shape and anatomy, the ability to comprehend how they function, or the prospect of healing their flaws. Yet while we are drawn towards some traditional sense of aesthetic, dealing with disease borders more on the grotesque—an inevitable sentiment of repulsion blended with an odd fascination at the sorry state of sickness. While art may not be within every premed’s realm of interest, if you happen to venture to the fourth floor of the Sackler Museum, you’re likely to find a similar interplay—a linkage of the grotesque and the beautiful perceptions on the body. – Krystle Leung
What to Expect for Medical School Interviews: As many of you fellow premeds are preparing for interviews either this cycle or upcoming cycles, there are various tips and tricks to be aware of when going to medical schools. What do you wear? How should I prepare for individual schools? What questions should I expect? What type of interviews are there? We’ll address these commonly asked questions and some subtler issues within this piece! – Chi Zhang
