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Dr. Alexey Podcheko
Medical Conditions, Faculty Spotlights
To begin the new year, consider a resolution that may help keep you healthy — or at least more informed — throughout the year: learning about the thyroid gland.
Dr. Ian Scobie
Faculty Spotlights, Medical Conditions
Ahead of National Diabetes Month in November, we sat down with Dr. Ian Scobie, assistant clinical dean, American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine. Dr. Scobie has written extensively on diabetes, including An Atlas of Diabetes Mellitus, which he is currently revising for its fourth edition. 
Students outside Harris
Medical School Tips & Resources, Student Life
Paying off student loans after completing medical school can feel confusing, frustrating, and overwhelming. However, waiting to pay student loans after residency could increase the interest accrued on the principal balance owed.
MBBS students in class
Medical School Tips & Resources, Student Life
Training to become a doctor is an exciting, yet lengthy process. With so many exams, program types, and medical school requirements, this process can feel overwhelming. We’ve broken this process into four smaller steps to guide you towards your dream of becoming a doctor. 
AUC med school students smiling outside of building
Medical School Tips & Resources, Student Life
Many students exploring different career paths often wonder at some point, “Should I go to med school?”. A career as a doctor can be incredibly rewarding, enabling you to make a difference in the lives of others while having a financially secure career, but this career path is not for everyone. 
woman smiling
Student Life, Medical School Tips & Resources

Urieliz's blog, “Children’s Nutrition: Who are you cooking for?” explains several key factors in nutrition for kids, including serving sizes, which types of food to choose, and how to build healthy eati