Downhill days: The Secret to an Energized and Productive Lifestyle

In the bustling rhythm of modern life, finding balance and maintaining high energy levels throughout the day can seem like a Herculean task....

"Why Must I" A wonderful new biography

Author Heather Dennis' new biography brings messages of hope and perseverance. Through the life stories of 10 incredible individuals, De...

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  Throughout August 2022  doctordynamo  is holding an  Instagram giveaway ! Contest runs till August 31st. FOUR WINNERS will receive: - One ...

A chance to do good | Family Medicine Residency at Charles Drew University

In the battle for health equity and social justice in the realm of medicine, Charles Drew University has served as a pillar in the Watts-Wi...

Navigating Life in the era of COVID-19

2020 was a literal world changer. The events of last year have left our lives utterly transformed, with everyday life now often resembling s...

Branches in Time | My Residency Application Personal Statement

I’ve often thought that if we could view all our lives together from start to end as a progression through time, they might resemble the bra...

Rotating Through Inpatient Family Medicine

I've been a bit busy lately so this one's a little late, but here it is; Family Medicine. More than any other specialty, this on...

Surgery...for Women | My Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation

It's the start of a brand new decade, and my medical school calendar begins with the joys of Ob/Gyn. The upside? I'll help bring...

"Hi, I'm the Baby Doctor" | Rotating Through Pediatrics

Let me start by saying that children are awesome. They tend to be brutally honest, high energy, fun loving, and endlessly entertaining. ...

The World's First African Smartphone

The Mara Corporation, based in Rwanda, is set to release the first smartphone fully manufactured in Africa. The company has partne...

Lets Talk About Child Life Professionals | Interview with Kathleen Boone

Patients need doctors to coordinate their care, but without a supporting team of allied health professionals to help, the truth is th...

My Typical Week as a Third Year Medical Student on Surgery Rotation

As a third year medical student, I've been through 2 years of basic science studies and passed USMLE Step 1 before being certified...

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On August 20th 2019 dynamo_md is holding an Instagram giveaway ! Contest runs till August 31st. TWO WINNERS will receive: ...

My Typical Week as a 3rd Year Med Student for Internal Medicine

One of the questions I get asked most frequently by pre-meds (right after they ask about the MCAT) is what exactly life is like as a med...

Black Men in White Coats

Fewer black males applied to medical school in 2014 than in 1978. That is the first line in the  introduction to BMWC's new docu...

Five essential items for success during clinical rotations

Before starting clinical rotations, every med student has a laundry list of requirements to fulfill. On top of that headache, you'v...