Medical education and the academic and professional journeys from UME to GME, to board certification, can be stressful. Remember, REST. Read your medical school and residency handbooks. Like the preface of a book, which often unlocks the author’s intention and … Continue reading
Author Archives: Loren Deutsch
Artificial Intelligence: Inside the Classroom and Beyond
A student types into ChatGPT: “Write a 1500-word essay on major themes in Franz Kafka’s The Metamorphosis.” The student clicks “enter” and ChatGPT begins working, accessing its infinite data sets from various networks. A large language mode of interconnected and … Continue reading
Clinical training and shelf prep: pointers for med students
Before you begin your clinical training, review the learning objectives at your medical school and consider the following checklist. Prioritize clerkship assignments such as presentations, EPAs, OSCE, and assigned practice cases (e.g., Aquifer for Pediatrics). Schedule due dates and self-directed … Continue reading
From rejection to redirection: What matters for college?
In the spring, celebratory videos flood social media with high school seniors opening their admission decisions! Surrounded by friends, family, and school staff, these videos show the fear, suspense, and joy of the students’ efforts coming to fruition with the … Continue reading