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Med School 101: Must Haves for Success ⚕️
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items 🩺 Med School 101: Must-Haves for Success 📚 Welcome to your ultimate guide to surviving (and thriving) in med school! Whether you're just starting your first year or deep in clinical rotations, this list has everything you need to stay prepared, foc...
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Dress for Success: Med School Uniform Essentials
Smart Study Tools: Essential Study Sidekicks
Balance & Boost: Self Care Essentials in Med School
Dress for Success: Med School Uniform Essentials
Your med school wardrobe isn’t just about looking good — it’s about feeling good and staying comfy, too. Think soft scrubs that won’t slow you down, shoes that support you through those crazy long days, and a few go-to professional outfits for when y...
you definitely need a good pair of shoes for anatomy labs and rotations, I personally love my Hoka Clifton 9s
Women's Clifton 9 Running Shoe
cute pair of schools for clincials. i wouldn't recommend these for anatomy lab, as you want something you don't care about getting dirty. I love the dark harbor, bonsai, and mauve color figs. the isabel wide leg and rafeala top are top faves
FIGS
LOVE these scrubs as a cheap option. I wore these in anatomy lab in case they got ruined
Cherokee Workwear Revolution Scrubs for Women
need a basic stethoscope, don't need any of the crazy fancy ones. This one was gifted to me by my school, depends on your school.
Littmann Classic III Stethoscope: Black 5620
the BEST water bottle for on the go and in the hospital. the straw can be hidden which is super nice for being in the hospital. it fits in cup holders, and is leakproof.
Water Bottle
travel coffee mug on the go is a must have, keeps coffee hot and is leakproof. perfect for busy mornings on the go!
Owala Travel Coffee Mug
perfect everyday compression socks for those long days in the OR
Women's Everyday Compression Socks (15-20mmHg)
Smart Study Tools: Essential Study Sidekicks
Med school study sessions can get intense, but having the right gear can make a huge difference. Whether it’s a standing desk to keep you energized, an Anki remote for easy flashcard reviews, or an iPad and Apple Pencil for neat, digital notes—these ...
the absolute must have for med school. comes in the cutest colors (i've had blue and pink). if you're an anki girly you need
Anki Remote - 8Bitdo
definitely recommend getting a walking pad. I didn't get one until dedicated, but I wish I had it sooner. You will be studying a lot during 1st and 2nd second year and being able to get some movement in, while being able to study is very helpful.
Walking Pad Treadmill
the holy grail of step 1 and preclinical years. you NEED
First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 2025
some schools will give this to you, depending on the school. but i definitely recommend and ipad to take notes, you can also add anki on the ipad (web or paid app). there are a lot of good note taking apps (noteability, goodnotes, etc.) and some good...
iPad
along w the ipad
Apple Pencil
pair this with your walking pad and you have the ultimate study/anki spot for hours
Standing Desk
crucial for note taking and brain dumping. any size works, it depends on your preference. I have a smaller more portable one but i know some of my classmates hung up giant ones in their apartments, or others had rolling ones.
Dry Erase Board
very useful to practice before rotations, especially OBGYN and surgery rotations
Suture Practice Kit
boards and beyond is an ABSOLUTE MUST for preclinical years. I watched all the videos for each section during my organ blocks and did the corresponding anking cards
Essential Online Resource for Mastering Medical Concepts | Boards & Beyond
the best and only way to learn bugs and drugs. so fun feels like watching a cartoon #iykyk
Sketchy
H&P notebook bundle! i love that this has different books for different rotations, such a life savor
H&P Notebook Medical School Rotation Bundle
fine point pens for notes, clinic, and everything in between, love the colors
Smooth Writing Fine Point Pens
Balance & Boost: Self Care Essentials in Med School
Med school can be overwhelming, so it’s important to have a few go-to tools and habits that help you stay balanced and energized. This section highlights essentials that support your well-being and keep you focused, so you can tackle everything med s...
having a good morning and nightime routine is so important for success in med school
Hatch Alarm Clock
highly recommend a good set of plastic ware for meal prepping. Meal prepping is really helpful for staying on track with healh/diet goals as well a saving time!
Plastic Food Containers
recommend a cute and good quality lunch box. some days are so busy you never know when you have time to each and you may not have the opportunity to go get food. make sure you pack your lunch and snacks to keep your brain powered for the day!
Lunch Box
I highly highly recommend a class pass membership for movement in med school. This allows me to take a variety of classes without the committment of one specific membership. I also find that classpass prices are a lot cheaper than monthly memberships...
ClassPass Membership