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Med Student Gift Guide
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items Whether your loved one is just starting medical school or about to graduate, there's something in here for every med student!
Sections
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incoming med student (congrats on their acceptance!)
pre-clinical years (1st and 2nd year)
clinical years (3rd and 4th years)
incoming med student (congrats on their acceptance!)
a classic for a reason, and it comes in so many colors! Every med student needs a stethoscope, so what better way to celebrate their acceptance!
3M Littmann Monitoring Stethoscope 5620
If you are feeling oh-so-generous, I must say…an iPad is so helpful in med school! Easy for study sessions, labs, and annotating lecture slides! It would be super helpful to include the apple pencil too 👉🏼👈🏼
iPad Air
On the topic of oh-so-generous gifts…noise cancelling headphones are a HUGE blessing! They are so helpful when you can't quite find the right study space. No worries, just pop on the headphones for zen! Gotta lock in because the test is tomorrow? Pop...
AirPods Max - Starlight
A little more price-conscious option for noise cancelling headphones!
QuietComfort Noise Cancelling Headphones | Headphones
| Bose
The worst feeling is wanting to go home but having a dead car battery. Car jumpers like these have saved me and some friends throughout my time in med school! Cannot recommend enough.
NOCO Boost GB40 1000A 12V Jump Starter
this is similar to the sunrise alarm clock I have, and truly it has changed my life. Makes wakeup so much easier!
Sunrise Alarm Clock & White Noise Machine
pre-clinical years (1st and 2nd year)
Long hours are spent studying. Hopefully these gifts make those hours more bearable!
The 8bitdo anki remote has gotten an upgrade, look how cute! And it's super functional for the med student in your life who lives and breathes flashcards in the form of anki!
Anki Flashcard Remote
Scrubs are essential for labs and simulations! I personally prefer my fabletics scrubs over the competitors, as they are comfortable, cute, and durable through many, many laundry cycles.
Vital 1-Pocket Scrub Top
My favorite fabletics scrub pants to create a matching set!
High-Rise On-Call Scrub Jogger
Men deserve stylish scrubs too!
Helix 1-Pocket Scrub Top
Round out a matching set of scrubs for your med student with these pants!
All-Shift Scrub Jogger
They're trending for a reason…these are such COZY and WARM slippers that are perfect for lounging around the house or running errands. The last thing your med student needs is cold feet!
Women's Tazz II
It definitely helps to practice sutures and knot tying before you get to clinicals!
Suture Practice Kit with Non-Absorbent Sutures & Tools
clinical years (3rd and 4th years)
Sometimes students are traveling to a different hospital or clinic every month! These are some essentials!
With all the driving, flights, airbnbs, coffees…being a med student adds up $$$. Sometimes, a gift card is the best gift!
Visa $50 Gift Card (plus $4.95 Purchase Fee)
Grey patagonias are the new white coat. If your med student doesn't already have a patagonia with their med school on it, this is a GOATed gift! Even if they already do, an extra is helpful to store in the car or locker just in case!
Patagonia Women's Better Sweater® Fleece Jacket
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Grey patagonias are the new white coat. If your med student doesn't already have a patagonia with their med school on it, this is a GOATed gift! Even if they already do, an extra is helpful to store in the car or locker just in case!
Patagonia Men's Better Sweater® Fleece Jacket
Whether they're in the ER, OR, hospital floor, or clinic, med students never know what they might be stepping into. They need comfortable shoes that are easy to clean with bleach wipes (iykyk). I've been eyeing these myself for quite some time, so I ...
Women's Forte - Canyon Pink / Custard
This is my current and favorite backpack! It holds my gym clothes and shoes so I can snag a workout in right after work. It's also the perfect size for weekend trips! I'll definitely be using this well into residency.
Blast Travel Backpack