What do outcomes data say? The truth is, robust evidence directly comparing solo CRNA care to anesthesiologist care is not abundant – mainly because anesthesia care in the U.S. is very safe across the board, making differences hard to detect without huge sample sizes. That said, physician advocates highlight research that questions the supposed equivalence of CRNA care in certain contexts. For example, studies of “opt-out” states have found no improvement in access to surgica

Medical students today carry a “peripheral brain” in their pocket – a smartphone loaded with apps that can instantly answer clinical questions on the wards. Whether you’re a first-year prepping for clinic or a final-year student on sub-internship, the right apps can save time, boost your clinical confidence, and enhance patient care. This comprehensive guide reviews the best apps for U.S. medical students in the hospital and clinic, including free and paid options, offline ca

Medical students in the U.S. face an overwhelming volume of facts – it can feel like drinking from a firehose. Success on high-stakes exams like USMLE Step 1, Step 2 CK, Step 3 (and COMLEX for DO students) requires not just learning but retaining vast amounts of detail. That’s where spaced repetition comes in. In this article, we’ll explore the best spaced-repetition platforms for medical school, including popular flashcard apps and question banks, plus recommend high-yield f

Ultimately, the nation must decide how much it values the next generation of healers. Will we make becoming a doctor an attainable goal for the bright student with humble origins and a passion for service? Or will we inadvertently make the white coat a privilege reserved mainly for the wealthy? The Big Beautiful Bill Act has sketched one vision of that future – a harsher, leaner vision. It will be up to future lawmakers, medical leaders, and society to shape a better one, whe

Are you a pre-med student wondering which job will wow medical school admissions committees? Should you spend your weekends volunteering at a hospital, or would a paid clinical job boost your application more? How many hours of experience do you really need, and what do admissions officers expect to see on your resume?  These are crucial questions every aspiring doctor asks. Medical school admission is fiercely competitive, and the experiences you gain before applying can

If you ask a dozen medical students how they study, you’ll get a dozen different answers. Sure, everyone knows about active recall and spaced repetition – but how do students really put those into practice day-to-day? This article pulls back the curtain on how U.S. med students actually study, grounded in firsthand accounts from Reddit, Student Doctor Network, and other forums. We’ll start with my own study method, then explore a variety of strategies that thrive in both pre-