Jake KhoussineMD/PhD Playbook: A First-Gen Student’s Perspective of MD/PhDEveryone wants a playbook for success. The path to MD/PhD is complicated, and each person starts their journey from a different point. This…16 min read·Mar 6, 2023----
Jake KhoussineNavigating the Transition: From Medical School to the Laboratory as an MD/PhD StudentThe best MD/PhD programs have a curriculum that exposes students to clinical medicine before transitioning into the PhD phase. My year of…10 min read·Jan 17, 2023----
Jake KhoussineMaximizing your MCAT Score: Proven Strategies and Resources for SuccessThe MCAT exam is an infamous rite of passage required for applying to medical school. At its worst, a low score (<500) can result in your…10 min read·Jan 8, 2023----
Jake KhoussineHow to succeed in clinical rotations as a medical studentFor many medical students, January is a time of transition from the classroom to the clinic. Finally, after all the studying, exams, and…11 min read·Dec 14, 2022----
Jake KhoussinePost-baccalaureate research for prospective MD PhD and PhD applicantsYou need at least 2 years of research experience to apply competitively for MD/PhD programs. Demonstration of longitudinal commitment to…8 min read·Dec 6, 2022----
Jake KhoussineHow to ace preclinical years of medical schoolThe preclinical years of medical school reminded me of high school. A class of ~180 students forming cliques and competing to distinguish…10 min read·Nov 28, 2022----
Jake KhoussineBasic Science vs Translational vs Clinical Research — A PrimerAs an undergraduate student, I was naive about the different forms of scientific research one could pursue. People would throw around…11 min read·Nov 21, 2022----
Jake KhoussineNetworking, Presenting, and Exploring at Scientific ConferencesI write this post watching the November snowfall through an airport window in Madison en route to San Diego for the Society for…9 min read·Nov 13, 2022----
Jake KhoussineWhy you should do a summer undergraduate research programI’m currently preparing to present my PhD research at the Society for Neuroscience (SfN) next week. I’m looking forward to seeing cool…10 min read·Nov 7, 2022----
Jake KhoussineAn Unconventional Path to MD/PhDEvery premedical student should take a gap year. The medical school and MD/PhD training paths create a false perception that you might…9 min read·Oct 27, 2022----