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For over 25 years, the Student Doctor Network has provided expert insights from pre-health and healthcare professionals on educational pathways and academic medicine.

If you’re with a recognized media outlet and need expert commentary, interviews, or guidance, we’re pleased to offer limited, complimentary research support. Whether you’re working on breaking healthcare news, policy reporting, or feature stories, our knowledgeable advisors and clinicians can assist you at no cost.

Complimentary Research Support for Media

As part of our nonprofit commitment to public education and accurate health reporting, SDN offers complimentary research support to credentialed members of the media.

Eligibility and Scope of Support

This service is available to journalists working with established print, digital, or broadcast outlets:

  • Up to 1–2 hours of expert consultation or research assistance
  • Topics may include admissions trends, healthcare workforce data, educational policy, student well-being, and professional development
How to Request Support

Please email us at [email protected] with the subject line “Media Research Request.” Include the following:

  • Your name, media outlet, and contact information
  • A brief summary of your topic or questions
  • Deadline and preferred response method (email or phone)
  • We require verification of your media affiliation prior to starting research

We recommend submitting requests at least five business days before your deadline. While we strive to accommodate all qualified requests, response time may vary based on complexity and staff availability.

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Please cite information provided with: “Source: The Student Doctor Network (SDN), a service of the nonprofit Health Professional Student Association” or similiar attribution.


Media Guidelines and Permissions

  • Content Use: Information and responses are intended to support independent journalism. For commercial use other than recognized news publications, or for ongoing collaboration, please contact us to discuss partnership opportunities.
  • Forum Quotes: If citing SDN forums, include context and avoid identifying users unless permission is explicitly granted.

Contact

For all media inquiries, including interview coordination and press kits, contact:

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2024

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Sep 18, 2024

HigherEd Dive: How Do Premeds Use AI?

Sep 17, 2024

Physicians Weekly: The Silent Struggle: Physician Suicide Risk & the Call for Real Informed Consent

Apr 17, 2024

UConn Today: Student Speaker Spotlight: Anthony Perez-Pino

2023

Sep 15, 2023

Paste: We Shouldn’t Be Surprised That Influencer Dietitians Are Being Paid to Promote Processed Food

Mar 23, 2023

AAMC News: Will chatbots help or hamper medical education? Here is what humans (and chatbots) say

Mar 20, 2023

Yahoo Finance: Why are medical school students less interested in ER medicine?

Mar 3, 2023

Cracked: 12 Healthcare Innovations That The US Needs To Adopt ASAP

2022

Nov 30, 2022

PhysiciansThrive: Student Doctor Network – Great Tools For Pre-Med Students

May 3, 2022

STAT: The roots of burnout start early. See: Applying to medical school

February 18, 2022

Sacramento CBS 13: Did California Northstate University Disclose They Were Denied Full Accreditation?

February 17, 2022

Sacramento CBS 13: Medical School At Center Of Sleep Train Arena Revitalization Plan Is Denied Full Accreditation

January 23, 2022

Make Use Of: The 6 Best Medical Apps for Windows 10 on the Microsoft Store

2021

June 1, 2021

Slate: Med School Hopefuls Shouldn’t Have to Jet-Set

2020

September 17, 2020

PhysicianSense: These are the Most Love-Compatible Medical Specialties, Psychology Shows

September 2, 2020

Morningstar “The Long View” Podcast: Jim Dahle: ‘Income Is Not Wealth’

February 18, 2020

City Pages: Med school reject wants Mayo Clinic to get 2,000 pounds of mayonnaise

Medscape: Mayo Clinic Medical School Mistakenly Accepts 364 Applicants

February 17, 2020

New York Post: Mayo Clinic medical school accepts all 364 applicants by mistake

February 15, 2020

CNN: The Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine just accepted 364 new students — by mistake

February 14, 2020

Med City Beat: Just kidding! Mayo Med School mistakenly sends acceptance letters to every applicant

February 13, 2020

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: How common are doctor-nurse romances, really?

Duluth News-Tribune: Mayo Clinic Medical School accidentally sends out acceptance emails to prospective students

Minnesota Post Bulletin: Mayo Clinic Medical School accidentally sends out acceptance emails to prospective students

January 27, 2020

MedicalResearch.com: Dean of UC Davis Discusses How to Encourage More Women to Become Neurologists

2019

December 3, 2019

PhysicianSense: Does Your Specialty Match Your Zodiac Sign?

March 18, 2019

Medscape: Is ‘High-Yield ‘ Learning Making Future Docs Less Prepared?

February 21, 2019

Radiology Business: How are interventional radiology/diagnostic radiology programs recruiting students?

2018

November 27, 2018

US News & World Report: 5 Steps to Take if You’re Reapplying to Medical School

November 24, 2018

Houston Chronicle: New medical schools won’t cure Texas doctor shortage [Editorial]

August 22, 2018

Slate: Improving Diversity in Med School Needs to Start Well Before Matriculation

July 8, 2018

PsychCentral: Did You Think That APA “Mandatory Fee” Was Mandatory?

May 1, 2018

Annals of Internal Medicine: Ethical Obligations Regarding Short-Term Global Health Clinical Experiences: An American College of Physicians Position Paper

January 9, 2018

STAT: Affirmative action doesn’t hurt white medical school applicants

2017

November 21, 2017

The Concordian: A pre-med club for aspiring doctors

January 22, 2017

Philly Voice: Podcasts gaining ground as force in medical education, Penn doctor says

2016

April 5, 2016

in-Training: Can We Talk About it Now? Mistreatment of Women in Medical Education

March 30, 2016

Wetpaint: ‘Grey’s Anatomy’: How Much Hospital Sex Do Doctors Really Have?

2015

October 14, 2015

US News & World Report: 3 Tips for Black Men Interested in Medical School

March 20, 2015

MedPage Today: For Med Students Who Didn’t Match, It’s a SOAP Opera

2014

January 29, 2014

BusinessWire: Army Physician is Also Founder of Popular Health Care Student Website

2006

March 31, 2006

New York Times: College Admission Angst Finds a Forum on Web