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How to Discuss Volunteer Experiences Without Sounding Problematic
By Christina Amutah Welcome back to Equity Matters, the monthly column exploring a range of topics related to health equity,
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Do you recognize this ominous sign?
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LGBT In Med School
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An In-Training Gift Guide
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Five Myths about Applying to Canadian Medical Schools
By Christine Fader Premed (and even high school) life can be full of rumors about medical school admissions. Some myths
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Finding a Research Project that Fits Like a Glove
By Trevor C. Hunt Welcome to “Research for the Rest of Us”, a column about navigating the complex intricacies of
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King Henry What?? | MCAT Tips and Tricks
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A 45-year-old female presents to the emergency department with abdominal pain and vomiting. She mentions the pain radiates to her
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The Future of Nutrition Education in Medicine
By Casey Paton As previously discussed, nutrition and lifestyle interventions have been shown to improve patient outcomes, yet only 27%
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Starting Strong: Tips For Your First Year of Medical School
By Nicole Hawkins The first year of medical school is an exhilarating milestone in the life of an aspiring physician.
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Choose Your Adventure: Making The Most Of Dental School Opportunities
By Abbey Tadros Dental school is a dream, even though some days can be a nightmare. Whether you’re trudging through
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How You Can Support SDN On #GivingTuesday
Help us reach our #GivingTuesday goal of 100 new donors and 100 new Interview Feedback responses: • Become an SDN donor
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What Kind of Clinical Experience Should Premeds Get?
Medical School Admissions Offices Weigh In By Sushi18 What kind of clinical experience do you need to get into medical
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Recess Rehash: Why You Might Want An MD/PhD
All about Medical Scientist Training Programs [Happy Thanksgiving, US listeners! We’re taking a break for turkey and trimmings, but we’ll be
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A 44-year-old female recently diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia presents with a five-day history of a fever, malaise, and a
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By Christina Amutah Welcome back to Equity Matters! In this monthly column, I hope to explore a range of topics
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How Healthcare Policy Affects Your Future Career As An OT
By Brittany Ferri Change in the world of healthcare is not uncommon. From new treatment methods and devices to assist
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Dealing With The Unexpected
By Adelle I’ve officially begun my interview trail! I’ll catalogue more about my experiences as I go, but just as
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