You're approaching an intersection when you come across a terrible accident. While it may be your gut reaction to jump in and help, that may not be the best course...
How do you describe an LDS or Mormon mission in your medical school application? What鈥檚 it like to live in Poland as a missionary? What鈥檚 it like to be a...
For the past 60 years women have heard both the pros and the cons about taking hormone treatments after menopause. Are hormones beneficial? Are they safe? Dr. Kirtly Jones has...
"What is the fastest way to Med School?" Director of Preprofessional Advising at the University of Utah, John Nilsson discusses the answer to this popular question. Learn what his policy...
Doctors call it Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MSRA), but you might know it better as a staph infection. It's a nasty problem that's on the rise in children. Dr. Cindy Gellner...
Surgical site infections are one of the most common complications of surgery. They can delay healing time, which means longer hospital stays, more doctor visits, and more time away from...
Nightmares are very common in kids. Seeing scary and unfamiliar images in movies or on TV can trigger bad dreams. Dr. Benjamin Chan talks about how you can help your...
Flu season is here and you might have wondered: do flu vaccines really make a difference? The answer is yes! Dr. Cindy Gellner talks about how flu shots work, why...
They're cute and they're sticky, but the tiny hands of busy little children are also covered in germs! As simple as it is to do, kids don't always think about...
You see the ads on TV during sporting events, and athletes swear by them. Do sports drinks make a difference? Dr. Troy Madsen has the facts and tackles some hydration...
Second year medical student talks about his experiences with the curriculum, maintaining a healthy life balance, and how to effectively commute from Utah county. Also as a non-traditional applicant, we...
Dr. Fritzler, Pre鈥搈edical advisor for Weber State University, talks about the program at WSU, his love of parasites and the importance of roadkill. We also review criteria for UUSOM and...
Putting your child to bed at night can be a nightmare. Dr. Cindy Gellner talks about how to avoid bedtime troubles and how to get into a nightime routine that...
Dr. Milne talks about the program and what they look for in medical students. We also talk about how you can become involved in academic medicine and why Dr. Milne...
You've heard the old wives tales about what you should and shouldn't do while pregnant. But can you separate fact from fiction? OB-GYN Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones weighs in on...
It's Halloween, so you theoretically could land in the ER for a vampire bite, right? All joking aside, dozens of people each year land in the ER for bit marks...
You might think dry eye disease is a result of simply having a lack of tears. The condition is actually an inflammatory disease. Dr. Majid Moshirfar explains the causes of...
Third year medical student talks about transitioning from being a nurse to a physician. We talk about how she prepared to apply to medical school, what her daily routine looks...
Dr. Troy Madsen of the University of Utah has treated countless patients injured in motorcycle accidents. He weighs in on why the simple act of wearing a helmet can make...
There are things you can do before you get pregnant to increase the possibility of a healthy baby. Dr. Kirtly Jones of the University of Utah provides tips for families...
Flu shots are regularly recommended by doctors now. But did you know that what makes up the shot changes every year based on what strains of flu are most likely...