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Category Archives: Academics

How much time do you spend studying?

June 1, 2015by Aaron Owen Leave a comment

Med school is a full-time job. “Full-time” usually means 30-40 hours/week, but in med school I have heard of people claiming to work more than 90 hours/week. I just saw […]

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Academics, Lifestyle

The Productivity Trap

February 25, 2015by Aaron Owen 3 Comments

There is a pervasive myth among med students: the idea that suffering enough now will make us successful and lead to future happiness. The only problem is that “future happiness” […]

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Academics, Lifestyle

Perfect Study Spot

February 16, 2015by Aaron Owen Leave a comment

Much like a fisherman with a secret pond, I am reluctant to disclose my favorite studying retreat. That said, everyone seems to have found their own niche, with preferred spots […]

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Academics, Lifestyle

Ace the Anatomy Lab Exam

January 23, 2015by Aaron Owen 1 Comment

It’s daunting now, but the anatomy lab exam will grow to become your favorite part of anatomy. Why? Because it is the most straight-forward assessment we will ever get. We […]

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Academics

Learn Anatomy Like a Boss

January 23, 2015by Aaron Owen 1 Comment

If you are trying to catch a whale, you’re going to need a bigger net. The net is basic context– especially important in anatomy. Before lecture, I look for a […]

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Academics
Anatomy Study Session

Update on Pen and Paper

January 14, 2015by Aaron Owen Leave a comment

My eye sweeps across the field of scattered papers, as stark and as unyielding as the field of white now falling over Madison. My hands zip back and forth seemingly […]

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Academics, Lifestyle
Jesse Boyett Anderson

First Semester Insights

January 9, 2015by Aaron Owen 1 Comment

By Jesse Boyett Anderson I don’t have many thoughts on being a med student, but I do have a few that I’ve compiled on becoming a physician. 1. Teamwork: Remember […]

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Academics, Clinical, Lifestyle

First Semester Insights

January 8, 2015by Aaron Owen Leave a comment

By Max Rusek An insight that I gained during my first semester was what works for me in the context of time management. Personally, I knew I had to reengage […]

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Academics, Lifestyle
Moss on Bricks

Study-Group Selection

December 31, 2014by Aaron Owen Leave a comment

Group selection is the evolutionary mechanism by which more-fit groups are naturally selected over less-fit groups, much in the same way that more-fit genes are selected for between competing individuals. […]

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Academics

In Defense of Pen and Paper

December 23, 2014by Aaron Owen Leave a comment

Having taken a couple of years off from school, my philosophy in August was to go big or go home. That mindset (combined with the kind of unbridled confidence that […]

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Academics

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Aaron Owen

Aaron Owen writes about creating balance and success as an aspiring physician. He is a published researcher, world traveler, and married to his first love.

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