November 9th, 2012 | by Jennifer Isaacs | published in Volunteering
This week I finally started volunteering with Medical-Legal Aid! I had really been looking forward to an opportunity to do something to give back to the community and find a way to keep busy after moving to a new city. Because we only have one car, I haven’t been able to go out and get […]
November 3rd, 2012 | by Jennifer Isaacs | published in Applying to Medical School
Many medical schools offer combined degree programs, one of which is the MD-MPH program, in which you can earn your Doctorate of Medicine and Master’s in Public Health in a time frame that is usually about five years. You can also consider pursuing your MPH before […]
November 2nd, 2012 | by Jennifer Isaacs | published in Medical School & Beyond
Here is a list of advice I have received from many doctors with whom I have worked as a medical scribe. Medical school is a new form of hell, but fun. Sometimes patients come to you “for the show” so break out the full regalia and spiel if they need it. If they are complaining of an […]