One gift every medical student needs that you can’t give them is more hours in the day, which they need to cover the amount of studying the have to do and make up for all the sleep they’re going to miss for the next several years. Short of altering the laws of time, this list of gifts for medical students has plenty of great stuff that will help them make it through. Written by medical students for medical students, this book has all the insider information they don’t tell medical students before they go off to school. It covers the entire process, from applying to schools, through the four years, and then on to residences and finding the best job possible. PRICES VARY Bone Pen Medical students can get down to the bare bones of the situation with this pen. There might be a lot of the modern curriculum that’s online and electronic, but medical students have to do their share of note-taking during class and while studying. These pens will remind them why they’re doing it all. $6.35 Espresso Machine The next best thing to sleep: caffeine, and lots of it. Give this gift to a medical student and they’ll have an instant charge at home, every morning. They’ll need it, because med school deserves thick, strong brew. Gas station coffee just won’t cut it when studying for those boards. $87.11 Ostrich Pillow Medical students need to learn, among other things, how to power nap anywhere, any time. The Ostrich Pillow makes on-demand sleeping more possible than ever. Slip it over the head and the aspiring physician is guaranteed a safe nap—and they’ll wake up without needing to see a chiropractor. $97.49 Anatomical Necklace A piece of handmade, antique-inspired jewelry will help medical students get through those tough classes and even tougher all-night studying sessions. A reminder of the big picture: their goal is to join the long history of proud doctors who’ve walked the path before, hanging right there around their neck. $3.33 Gray’s Anatomy The gold-standard in anatomy books for generations. This is the book that children of doctors grow up seeing on the shelves in the family den. When they get a real, hardcover copy in their hands, medical students think “Wow. I’m really here. And this book is heavier than I thought!” $1.92 Coffee Gift Basket They’ll need a selection of choice beans to go along with their espresso machine, and of course, a clever mug to remind them where they are and what it’s all about. If you’re wondering why this kit includes decaffeinated coffee, the answer is simple: it’s for health reasons. $44.99 The Hungover Cookbook Study hard and play hard. That’s the attitude most medical students have. When they playing hard intersects with early classes, exams, or rotations, the hungover cookbook comes into play. It teaches students how to properly diagnose and treat all hangover classifications. $7.87 Dissection Kit Medical students spend hours and hours working with cadavers, slicing them up every which way—so they’re going to need their own dissection kit. You can save them a little extra money by giving this gift, which means they’ll be able to buy more pizza and coffee. $19.95 Anatomy Poster They’re going to study the muscular system until they know every last origin and insertion in the body. This big wall poster will help medical students cram for that exam without having to squint at the small print or stare into a laptop screen until their eyes go fuzzy. $25.00 The Soul of A Doctor This book was written by and for third-year medical students. It offer candid stories about the transition from classroom work to putting knowledge into action with real people in real situations. It’s a bridge every medical student has to cross, and this book will help anyone approaching it. $13.79 DNA Pendant Twenty-six from Dad, twenty-six from mom, all arranged and a carbon-based double helix discovered by Watson and Crick back in the 50s. The DNA pendant is a reminder to medical students that everything in the body is governed by our genes, and that with the help of science, we can find the root cause of most of what ails us. $16.46 Medical Student Wall Clock The life of a medical student is summed up succinctly on the face of this clock, because it has no numbers. The actual time of day ceases to matter. Med school time is redefined as a never-ending cycle of sleeping, eating, studying, and attending lectures. $24.99 Stethoscope Heart Art Decal Real doctoring comes from the heart. From the compulsion and drive to do something good for the world and to help other people. That’s what makes the challenge of medical school worthwhile for most students. This laptop heart decal reminds students that when the going gets tough—remember your heart. $8.99 Syringe Highlighters At first we thought a pack of sixty highlighters might be excessive, but then we remember some facts: there’s a whole lot of highlighting to be done in med school, pens always have a habit of losing themselves, and one study partner is always going to show up empty-handed. Better buy two sets. $19.99 MacBook Pro If they don’t have a really good laptop going in to medical school, they’ll need one. This might be one of the most essential gifts you can give a medical student, because they’re going to be broke the whole way through. There’s no doubt that a MacBook will make life easier. $1299 & up 4-D Anatomy Model Students come in all shapes and sizes and different minds learn in different ways. Some learn by reading, some by watching, some by doing things, and some learn by touch and feel. This thirty-two piece model of the human torso is for the medical student who learns best by feel. $13.50 Classic Stethoscope It’s like playing doctor as a kid, but for real. Medical students start using stethoscopes before they become doctors—buy this gift for the med student in your life who likes to be prepared ahead of time and wants nothing but the best equipment. $89.98 Unisex Scrubs Before they get their white lab coat with the fancy name tag and look all official, medical students spend time learning in the trenches. Which means they’re going to spend lots of long hours in their scrubs, and they’ll need several pairs. Make life interesting and get them several different colors. $19.99 Jack Lalane Juicer Medical students rarely have time for full, sit-down meals. And when they do, often it’s pizza in the lounge or a fast sandwich before class. With a juicer they can make healthy smoothies and fresh veggie juices so they can have all their vitamins and minerals on the go. $74.90 Phrenology Pillow A couple hundred years ago, around the time doctors and scientists started to link up and form what we know now as modern medical science, a field called phrenology held that your character traits could be attributed to the shape of parts of your brain. This pillow is an homage to that long-lost study. $30.00 Martian Smartwatch The busy student can stay connected to the world without having to take out the old smartphone every five seconds. This watch has a classic analog face but can sync with Android and iOS phones. Students can check texts, emails, social media and more with a mere flick of the wrist. $48.99 Jawbone Jambox At first glance, this Bluetooth enable speaker looks like a small wooden keepsake box. A closer look reveals it to be a slick, compact speaker that can link up to phones, laptops, and tablets. Med students can pump up the jams while cramming for those important exams. $148.00 24-Inch Monitor Anyone who’s ever had an extra monitor finds it hard to go back to just one. A big 24-incher will make the studying easier and more efficient. The serious medical student can keep notes on the laptop screen and pictures on the monitor and never have to switch windows. $199.99 EMS Monopoly Med students can get super-competitive. This version of the famous game lets them channel their competitiveness in a fun and social way while testing their medical knowledge. Questions cover areas like trauma, anatomy, physiology, car Read Also: Why Do Doctors Wear Crocs? The Best Exercises For Busy Doctors And Healthcare Professionals My Journey From Medical School To Medical Residency In Kenya Why Do Doctors Wear Green In Operation Theater? Check These 10 Awesome Gifts For Doctors Source
