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All things pre-med for work, studying, & wellbeing📖🩺🏥
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items Studying for the Mcat and working full time can be challenging even if you are doing a gap year, so having items that can realistically make it a little easier to get through the really long study sessions or a 12 hour shifts at work can make a huge ...
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Study space
Meal prep & related items
Scrubs that aren’t figs
Resources
Bags & accessories
Shoes
Study space
The most comfortable chair ever for when you have to sit and study for hours on end, 100% worth the investment
EMIAH Reclining Office Chair with Foot Rest
Had this for over ten years and it’s still going strong, tons of table space for studying and fits a computer stand without it taking up the entire desk
LAGKAPTEN / ALEX Desk - white 47 1/4x23 5/8 "
Not the exact computer stand I have since mine was discontinued from ikea, but similar to this and works well to break up the desktop space for organization
WESTREE Dual Monitor Stand Riser Wood & Steel
Makes your space more comfy
Engpure Candle Warmer Lamp with Timer & Dimmer
Small and sturdy cord organized plus comes with clips to make all cords magnetic
Smartish Magnetic Cord Holder - Cable Organizer
Honestly the best way to drown out background noise while studying. I cannot listen to music without getting distracted so a loud fan for white noise for both studying and sleeping is so beneficial
IRIS WOOZOO Air Circulator Fan, Remote, 5 Speeds
Meal prep & related items
Make your own lunch (and hydrate!) to ensure that you properly fuel to have energy for your long days!
The perfect size lunchbox that fits perfectly in a backpack. Packing lunches is a huge struggle but is a must for getting through long days and this lunchbox makes it easier to prep and store lunch for the next day. I can fit breakfast and lunch in t...
8 L Insulated Lunch Bag
Perfect for meal prep and fit flat in the hydroflask lunchbox. Have found these on sale at Costco too!
Ello Duraglass 3.4 Cup Meal Prep 10Pc Set
The absolute best water bottle in terms of being completely leak proof to chuck in any bag and ACTUALLY being able to deep clean it after it’s exposed to the hospital elements. The top straw, lower straw, and lid completely disassemble to really get ...
Era 40oz | Mocha
Magnetized straw cover for brumate so it doesn’t get lost
Magnetic Straw Cover | Mocha | 2-Pack
I am a huge overnight oats/yogurt parfait person and these jars are the perfect size for both
4 Pack 10oz Glass Oats Jars with Bamboo Lids
These are probably for kids but I think they’re perfect for vegetables and hummus
4-Pack Silicone Leak-Proof Bento Boxes
My go-to coffee cup for iced coffee
YETI Rambler 30 oz Tumbler With MagSlider Lid
Scrubs that aren’t figs
I love figs as much as the next person but they are not in my budget right now, and these are great alternatives that I love just as much if not more
The softest brand of scrubs I’ve tried
Med Couture Women's V-Neck Scrub Top MC7448
So soft with tons of pockets
Med Couture Women's Scrub Pants MC7725
Soft, tons of pockets, tons of cute colors
Med Couture Women's Yoga Pant 7 Pockets MC7739
My favorite scrub top with the front pockets
Med Couture Women's V-Neck Scrub Top MC7459
Easy jacket to throw on when the hospital is freezing
Med Couture Women's Scrub Warm-Up Jacket MC7660
Super good value for only $20, have heard that these run small but I always size up in my scrubs anyway
MediChic Women's Straight Leg Cargo Scrub Pants
Med couture’s yoga line is unbeatable with their comfort, these are my all time favorite bottoms
Med Couture Women's Scrub Pants, 6 Pockets, Mid Rise Drawstring
Resources
Of course this is the main prep that it seems like everyone uses but have to mention it nonetheless
MCAT Prep Course
This YouTube channel has been my lifeline for content review that is engaging and is actually put into segments that are easy to follow without being three hours long. I cannot recommend this enough as a starting point for content review while workin...
PremedHQ Science Academy
Super good app to use during downtime at work or in those moments where you just don’t have enough time to dedicate to UWorld questions but want to be productive
King of the Curve | Education for the MCAT, NCLEX, USMLE
The best note taking app to stay organized I’ve been using for six years when it was first developed. It is not complicated to use and has all of the nice features you could want or need for a note taking app
Notability
Bags & accessories
Use this for my car keys but a keychain that is actually easy to clean and/or wipe down after work
Vera Bradley Women's Featherweight Keychain
Used this through college up until now, fits my lunchbox, computer, iPad, other items, etc. with room to spare and easy to organize with all the little pockets. Also am a huge fan of not only Patagonia’s brand as a whole but also their lifetime warra...
Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L
I like this bag a lot especially with the zipper top and do occasionally use it for work, but mainly use it for going out to study since it holds all of those materials perfectly. The one downside is that it does not fit my lunchbox if I use it for w...
Lands' End Zip Top Long Handle Canvas Tote Bag
Shoes
Idk and idc if it’s basic these are my favorite work shoes. I’ve been a die hard Birkenstock wearer since my first job as a lifeguard where I wore rubber ones for 40 hours a week and I will not be betraying them now
Boston Big Buckle Natural Leather Oiled
I somehow managed to find a pair of these on sale and have not looked back since they are SO comfy
All Gender Transport X
Necessities I make sure that I DO NOT run out of
Literally duh but the amount of people I work with that say they don’t wipe their phone down after a shift is alarming. I keep a pack in my car and at home to make sure all my stuff gets cleaned when I come home
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, Bleach Free, 75 Wipes, 3 Pack
My personal pen of choice
Sharpie S-Gel Black Gel Pens, 0.7mm, 12ct
An absolute MUST during cold and flu season which seems to come earlier every year
Nature's Bounty Zinc 50mg, Immune Support, 250 Caplets
One of the best things I’ve taken for migraines or other pain in general since the combo makes it faster acting and longer lasting
Advil Dual Action Caplets 250mg Ibuprofen + 500mg Acetaminophen, 216 Count
Again duh but ofc keep these everywhere, all bags, car, nightstand, etc. for good hand hygiene
Dr. Bronner's Organic Hand Sanitizer Spray 6-Pack
Organization
This pack of 3 pill cases are a steal with the labels, fill them with what you need and keep things in your work bag / at your study space since there is nothing worse than having a headache and having no Advil to take for it
LANDNEOO 14 Grid Pill Organizer Box, 3 Pack
Cheap planner that actually has space to write in and looks way more expensive than $4
2025-2026 Weekly & Monthly Planner 8x10
I need this visual constantly and this works so good for an adhd brain
Our Week Planner Pad
Sleep
Just as important as everything else if not the biggest key for success
So good for sleeping after an overnight or to just put in the freezer and rest on your eyes after a long day
Nodpod Gentle Pressure Silk Sleep Mask (Petal)
Sometimes you just need a little extra boost to help you ensure you’re getting good sleep, I like that the full dose is two gummies so you can take a half dose and not feel like you’re overdoing it
Olly Sleep Gummy 3mg Melatonin, 90 Ct
Repeat since this belongs in both sections. Honestly the best way to drown out background noise while studying. I cannot listen to music without getting distracted so a loud fan for white noise for both studying and sleeping is so beneficial
IRIS WOOZOO Air Circulator Fan, Remote, 5 Speeds