What are some fun gifts for a med-school bound student?

Question

She is starting in fall and I'd like to get her something now for her graduation from undergrad. It should be something that won't have to be standard when she gets there. (For example, she may have to get a certain kind of stethoscope that the school requires?)

Thanks!

Answer 1

Caffeine.
I have a couple of T-shirts that I wear to the hospital if I'm going in to see a friend as a patient: one has a skeleton, complete with the names of the bones, as in an anatomy text; the other says,"I am a professional. Do not try this at home." and I've worn it to treat minor fractures and such. Have to be careful, though, to use it only with friends!
I also have one of those little stress-relieving squeeze toys in the shape of a brain. Sorry, no idea where you'd get one.

Answer 2

If you're going the stethoscope route, my favorite is a Littman Cardiology III (available cheapest on allheart.com), but I'd recommend gift certificates (maybe even for non-medical things, like restaurant meals, books, CD's...).

Answer 3

I got a few cds with those kind of soothing and relaxing music when I first got in. It kinda helps a bit during those mugging sessions before exams. Of course anything else that helps release stress would do perfectly as well :)

Answer 4

A stethoscope with her name engraved on it.
That, and hundreds of cases of Red Bull.

Answer 5

Grey's Anatomy coloring book. A great way to learn anatomy and coloring makes it fun. You can find it at any bookstore or try amazon.com.

Answer 6

Coffee pot with assorted coffees to keep her awake for those study sessions. Assorted granola and energy bars, and perhaps a stuffed bear with scrubs.

Answer 7

Get her a rat. Everybody loves rats.