Want to know what it’s really like to be a Caribbean medical school student? Read one of the many blogs written by UMHS students (and faculty). Reading med student blogs helps with the school selection process.
Although we don’t think of medical students as people with time to blog, many make it an integral part of their medical education, and you might be surprised by how outstanding many are as writers.
The UMHS Endeavour looks at a list of blogs written by UMHS students and staff and faculty, with a brief description of each. (Please note that student blogs are not affiliated with UMHS in any way and represent the opinions of their authors, and not that of UMHS.)
From the Midwest to the West Indies
UMHS STUDENT LAURA ELLSON: Laura's blog includes such posts as getting photos for your residency applications. Photo: From the Midwest to the West Indies
Laura Ellson is finishing up clinical rotations and just finished Step 2 CK. Her blog covers everything from why you should upload a photo on residency applications to first visiting St. Kitts with her family to see the state-of-the-art campus to student orientation, juggling her time while studying for exams, getting good letters of recommendation, study tips, how to register for clinical exams, and more.
MD and Beyond
MD AND BEYOND: UMHS student Mike McCullagh writes this awesome blog. Photo: MD and Beyond
UMHS Canadian med student studying abroad Michael McCullagh blogs about life as a Caribbean medical student. Mr. McCullagh is currently the Vice President for the UMHS Student Government Association for Fall 2016.
My Journey Through Medicine
UMHS student Aprylle Thompson began her blog in 2015. She writes, “I started this blog to document the journey throughout my medical career. I hope to inspire at least one person with my blog. Then, I have fulfilled my task. Enjoy!” With her posts on such topics as being a UMHS student, a catamaran trip to dancing and how she defines success, we're sure Aprylle will inspire many people.
Adventures in Caribbean Medical School
UMHS student Amy Jones writes about everything from why to study at a Caribbean medical school to the 5th semester in Portland, Maine, her favorite USMLE Step 1 study books, and more.
UMHS Staff & Faculty Blogs:
Anne Ross Library Blog
UMHS Librarian Ann Celestine keeps you updated on everything happening at the Anne Ross Library on the St. Kitts campus, from useful medical books and medical reviews to the Library Catalogue, the Medical Information Resources Toolkit, online test practicing, and more.
Dr. Prakash Mungli: Medical Biochemistry Made Easy
Professor Mungli’s blog helps you understand cellular metabolic process, with great graphics, questions and videos.
About UMHS:
Built in the tradition of the best US universities, the University of Medicine and Health Sciencesfocuses on individual student attention, maintaining small class sizes and recruiting high-quality faculty. We call this unique approach, “personalized medical education,” and it’s what has led to our unprecedented 96% student retention rate, and outstanding residency placements across the US and Canada. UMHS is challenging everything you thought you knew about Caribbean medical schools.
Scott is Director of Digital Content & Alumni Communications Liaison at UMHS and editor of the UMHS Endeavour blog. When he's not writing about UMHS students, faculty, events, public health, alumni and UMHS research, he writes and edits Broadway theater reviews for a website he publishes in New York City, StageZine.com.
