1- The meaning of the word gunner. A gunner is basically an overly ambitious and competitive medical student who is always ahead of everyone else. It's like your typical nerd times 1000.
2- The hardest studying you have ever done in your life is still not as hard as you will study in medical school.
3-Caffeine withdrawal gives you awful headaches.
4- Some people think women who go to medical school are actually nursing students.
5- Physical therapy students will be better at interviewing patients than medical students will.
6- Most doctor's have an unconscious tendency to be less friendly towards their obese patients because they cause their own diseases.
7- Cadaver lab is cool on the first day; then it gets old REALLY fast.
8- Having faculty members that truly care about their students makes a huge difference.
9- Most gunners don't identify themselves as such.
10- The class' averages on tests will be ridiculously high.
11- Going to class is considered a study break.
12- You will never look or feel more badass than when you wear your white coat.
13- Showing cops your medical school ID (or white coat) can get you out of speeding tickets (unofficially).
14- Plexuses suck.
15- It's really hard for family and friends to understand how busy we really are.
16- Human flesh looks like steak.
17- Most patients will truly trust your advise as a student even though you are not an official doctor yet.
18- Speaking Spanish is a huge asset in the medical field.
19- You have the power to start making a difference as a student. Whether it is through a research project, a mission trip, saving a life on your free time, or through an organization, making an impact starts now.
20- Two weeks in regular time equals a month in med school time.
21- You will have REALLY LONG DAYS every single day.
22- There will be a fair portion of your classmates that are already married or engaged.
25- Starting med school in your thirties and/or being pregnant during med school is not uncommon.
26- The alternate definition of "pimping": when a med student gets singled out to answer questions by a resident or attending. Depending on the extent of your knowledge you can excel or be humiliated.
27-Fourth year is the easiest one. It's kind of a scam for students to pay tuition to go interview for jobs around the country.
28- In a second year exam, you will be easily tested in at least 90 hours worth of material.
29- One-on-One teaching is the best learning method.
30-Physician professors are the best lecturers.
31- Your one official free day will be the test day after the test is done.It's wonderful.
32- Comparing yourself to other people's grades and/or study methods is the best way to drive yourself crazy.
33- Third year students are like myths...everybody has heard of them but no one has actually seen one.
34-Neuro block is an entirely different language.
35- First Aid USMLE Step 1 is the medical school bible.
36- Whether you have a life or not in medical school, is actually your choice.
37- There is never a "best time" to get married or have kids in this career. Just go with life as it happens.
38- It will either be raining or really cold on your free days. Murfy's Law.
39-Your circle of friends will change as school progresses.
40-You will forget what it feels like to be normal.
41- 8 hours of studying is not as much as it sounds.
42-Pushing through being miserable is the hardest part.
43- Even though you constantly feel stupid, you actually know more than you give credit for.
44- There are plenty of people, and plenty of sources with tons of advice about board study prep. One size does not fit all for USMLE prep. Find what works for you.
45- Having a mentor you look up to helps you keep motivated.
46- Non-traditional students have a tough time adapting because they've actually had a life outside the library.
47- The lady at Starbucks will know you by name. She'll notice your hair cut when your friends don't.
48- Friends are high yield.
49-Good enough is good enough.
50-You are stronger than you think you are.
2- The hardest studying you have ever done in your life is still not as hard as you will study in medical school.
3-Caffeine withdrawal gives you awful headaches.
4- Some people think women who go to medical school are actually nursing students.
5- Physical therapy students will be better at interviewing patients than medical students will.
6- Most doctor's have an unconscious tendency to be less friendly towards their obese patients because they cause their own diseases.
7- Cadaver lab is cool on the first day; then it gets old REALLY fast.
8- Having faculty members that truly care about their students makes a huge difference.
9- Most gunners don't identify themselves as such.
10- The class' averages on tests will be ridiculously high.
11- Going to class is considered a study break.
12- You will never look or feel more badass than when you wear your white coat.
13- Showing cops your medical school ID (or white coat) can get you out of speeding tickets (unofficially).
14- Plexuses suck.
15- It's really hard for family and friends to understand how busy we really are.
16- Human flesh looks like steak.
17- Most patients will truly trust your advise as a student even though you are not an official doctor yet.
18- Speaking Spanish is a huge asset in the medical field.
19- You have the power to start making a difference as a student. Whether it is through a research project, a mission trip, saving a life on your free time, or through an organization, making an impact starts now.
20- Two weeks in regular time equals a month in med school time.
21- You will have REALLY LONG DAYS every single day.
22- There will be a fair portion of your classmates that are already married or engaged.
25- Starting med school in your thirties and/or being pregnant during med school is not uncommon.
26- The alternate definition of "pimping": when a med student gets singled out to answer questions by a resident or attending. Depending on the extent of your knowledge you can excel or be humiliated.
27-Fourth year is the easiest one. It's kind of a scam for students to pay tuition to go interview for jobs around the country.
28- In a second year exam, you will be easily tested in at least 90 hours worth of material.
29- One-on-One teaching is the best learning method.
30-Physician professors are the best lecturers.
31- Your one official free day will be the test day after the test is done.It's wonderful.
32- Comparing yourself to other people's grades and/or study methods is the best way to drive yourself crazy.
33- Third year students are like myths...everybody has heard of them but no one has actually seen one.
34-Neuro block is an entirely different language.
35- First Aid USMLE Step 1 is the medical school bible.
36- Whether you have a life or not in medical school, is actually your choice.
37- There is never a "best time" to get married or have kids in this career. Just go with life as it happens.
38- It will either be raining or really cold on your free days. Murfy's Law.
39-Your circle of friends will change as school progresses.
40-You will forget what it feels like to be normal.
41- 8 hours of studying is not as much as it sounds.
42-Pushing through being miserable is the hardest part.
43- Even though you constantly feel stupid, you actually know more than you give credit for.
44- There are plenty of people, and plenty of sources with tons of advice about board study prep. One size does not fit all for USMLE prep. Find what works for you.
45- Having a mentor you look up to helps you keep motivated.
46- Non-traditional students have a tough time adapting because they've actually had a life outside the library.
47- The lady at Starbucks will know you by name. She'll notice your hair cut when your friends don't.
48- Friends are high yield.
49-Good enough is good enough.
50-You are stronger than you think you are.
