February 2023

  • How To Write A Successful Medical School Personal Statement

    Your personal statement is one of the most important parts of your medical school application. As such, you should spend some time crafting a strong and engaging one! This guide will walk you through the process and give you tips to help with the writing process. Below are the key points every personal statement should have. The way these points…

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  • Medical School

    “It’s like drinking from a fire hose!” That’s how somebody explained medical school to me. And they were telling the truth. The amount of information that you receive and must process is unbelievable during your 4 years of medical school. No matter what specialty you decide to pursue, the fundamental knowledge that you gather will stay with you throughout your…

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  • Shadowing

    So you are interested in becoming a doctor? Something or someone has sparked your interests in this profession. For me, it was my pediatrician. I grew up with terrible asthma and I was always at the doctor’s office – but going to see my pediatrician was such a great experience. He had this calming nature about him. He made me…

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  • Surgery: The Dark Side Or Not?

    I am a surgeon. And I love it. Some say I went to the dark side . . . But the OR is my happy place. It is my sanctuary, my breath of fresh air, my temple. You get the point. I knew that I wanted to go into surgery when I shadowed a surgeon prior to entering medical school.…

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  • MD Versus DO

    I have been receiving great questions about various topics related to becoming a doctor. Some I have responded to personally and others I would like to address to everybody because they are common questions or concerns that I think can benefit everybody. This topic is one of them. What is the difference between an MD and DO? Can I become…

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  • Keep It Moving!

    Greetings future docs! It’s been a challenging couple of months for everyone. I hope you all have been staying safe and healthy. I, as well as many others have been affected personally by COVID-19. I realize that your training may have been put on hold whether it is taking the MCAT exam or finishing up on rotations. This post is…

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About Me

Hi, I'm Tracye J. Lawyer. Tracye J. Lawyer, MD, PhD, AAOS, ABOS is board certified, fellowship trained in orthopedic sports medicine and serves as the medical director for St. Luke’s Cartilage Preservation and Restoration Program. Read More

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