When making a decision as large as what medical school to attend, it sometimes helps to hear from someone who has gone through it before you and knows what she is talking about. Addressing an auditorium of potential Saint James students at our Chicago Open House, Carolina Salazar, MD, an obstetrician-gynecologist, empathized with the crowd […]
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Saint James School of Medicine’s faculty is made up of accomplished medical professionals dedicated to scientific instruction and academic excellence. All faculty members hold an M.D., a Ph.D., or both. Saint James School of Medicine faculty offer tutoring, mentoring, one-on-one guidance, and research support. One of the faculty members of the school is Dr. Maria […]
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Dr. Benjamin Lumicao is the Provost of Saint James School of Medicine. Why did he choose Saint James School of Medicine? What is his advice to medical students? Background Dr. Lumicao (MD, FACC, FCP) is currently the Provost of Saint James School of Medicine, but his journey to the desk started in the 1960’s, where […]
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A student’s GPA is one of the key metrics considered during the med school admission process. But a low grade point average does not automatically disqualify a student from being accepted. How Big of a Deal Is GPA? There is no going around the fact that medical school admission boards will be looking at […]
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You’re finally transitioning from classroom to clinic, which is a whole different level of learning. Clinical rotations typically start during the 3rd year of medical school. Here, students get real-world experience in surgery, internal medicine, pediatrics, psychiatry, and other core specialties. It can be nerve-wracking as you now have to apply what you’ve learned […]
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Are you dreaming about getting into medical school? If you are, then you’re probably worried already about how you can qualify. There are several things which medical schools check when considering student applicants. It takes a lot of work to get all of those covered, but it can be done. You just have to […]
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Residency interviews are going to be a very important part of your life as a medical student. You have to prepare for it in the best way that you can. On top of being ready with the answers that you need to give during the interview, what you will be wearing is also crucial. […]
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Student Spotlight Dr. Zunir Chaudhry, MD SJSM Alumni It is possible to work towards your dream while living in paradise. That is exactly the experience of Dr. Zunir Chaudhry. Dr. Chaudhry hails from Nashville, Tennessee and he went to Middle Tennessee State University for a Bachelor’s in Biochemistry. Dr. Chaudhry chose to pursue […]
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Saint James School of Medicine’s faculty is made up of accomplished medical professionals dedicated to scientific instruction and academic excellence. All faculty members hold an M.D., a Ph.D., or both. Saint James School of Medicine faculty offer tutoring, mentoring, one-on-one guidance, and research support. One of the faculty members of the school is […]
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The way information is being shared is rapidly changing. People can get all the information that they need in a matter of seconds through the internet. Because of this flooding of information, people are changing their attitudes towards research and education. That is having an impact on medical students. There is a worldwide […]
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