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Emil Chuck, PhD

Emil Chuck, Ph.D., is Director of Advising Services for the Health Professional Student Association. He brings over 15 years of experience as a health professions advisor and an admissions professional for medical, dental, and other health professions programs. In this role for HPSA, he looks forward to continuing to play a role for the next generation of diverse healthcare providers to gain confidence in themselves and to be successful members of the interprofessional healthcare community. Previously, he served as Director of Admissions and Recruitment at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Director of Admissions at the School of Dental Medicine at Case Western Reserve University, and as a Pre-Health Professions Advisor at George Mason University. Dr. Chuck is an expert on admissions, has been quoted by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), and has volunteered as a workshop facilitator on holistic admissions for the American Dental Education Association (ADEA). He has also contributed to the essay collection The Perfect Doctor by Pager Publications, The Intentional Life by David S. Anderson, and has developed competency-based rubrics supporting holistic review. Dr. Chuck is a member of the Board of Directors for Minority Postdoc, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. He is currently serving as the 2025-2026 Conference Chair of the Association of STEM Pathway and Bridge Programs.
Interview describing Frist College of Medicine Speed Recruitment of their first class.

Medical School

Sprint-Recruiting a New Class: How the Frist College of Medicine at Belmont University Built an Admissions Process from Scratch

Abstract: When a new medical school receives preliminary accreditation, the admissions team faces a sprint-recruiting ... Read more

Emil Chuck, PhD

Published April 16, 2026 by Emil Chuck, PhD

SJT Research

Pre-DentalPre-Medical

SJTs for Health Professions Admissions in the United States and Canada: A Research Review

Abstract: Situational Judgment Tests (SJTs) are a cornerstone of holistic admissions in U.S. and Canadian ... Read more

Emil Chuck, PhD

Updated April 9, 2026 by Emil Chuck, PhD

Racial achievement gap

Healthcare News and Policy

The Racial Achievement Gap in Health Professions Exam Scores

Abstract: The persistent racial achievement gap in academic metrics remains a critical hurdle in the ... Read more

Emil Chuck, PhD

Updated April 14, 2026 by Emil Chuck, PhD

MCAT scores for repeat test-takers

MCAT

MCAT Score Averaging for Repeat Test-Takers: The Case for a Better Admissions Standard

Abstract: This review evaluates three approaches to using MCAT scores in medical school admissions for ... Read more

Emil Chuck, PhD

Updated April 14, 2026 by Emil Chuck, PhD

Transparency in Admissions

Pre-DentalPre-Medical

How to Make a (More) Transparent Holistic Admissions Process

Introduction If you applied to medical, dental, or veterinary school, raise your hand if you ... Read more

Emil Chuck, PhD

Updated April 14, 2026 by Emil Chuck, PhD

Questions Admitted Students Should Ask

Pre-DentalPre-Medical

Questions Admitted Students Should Ask Before Committing to Enroll

Abstract: New student programs, such as Second Look, Welcome Days, or Admitted Student Visits, offer ... Read more

Emil Chuck, PhD

Updated April 14, 2026 by Emil Chuck, PhD

SDN 2025

News

SDN 2025 Year in Review: Insights, Scholarships, and New Resources

The Student Doctor Network (SDN) provides online resources to pre-health students and the health professional ... Read more

Emil Chuck, PhD

Published December 18, 2025 by Emil Chuck, PhD

OBBB Loan Changes

NewsStudent Loans

Financial Aid for 2026 Incoming Health Professional Students Post-OBBB

Abstract: This article guides students and advisors in understanding the impact of the HR1/One Big ... Read more

Emil Chuck, PhD

Updated February 10, 2026 by Emil Chuck, PhD

MCAT Preparation Trends

MCAT

MCAT Preparation Trends: Insights from the AAMC Post-MCAT Questionnaire and the HPSA 2024-2025 Applicant Experience Surveys

Abstract: Have recent technologies changed the way premed applicants have prepared for the MCAT? Common ... Read more

Emil Chuck, PhD

Updated February 10, 2026 by Emil Chuck, PhD

Dr. Varnel Antoine

Pre-Medical

Dr. Varnel Antoine: Navigating the Challenges on the Path to Medicine

Abstract: Dr. Varnel Antoine, the 2025 Advisor of the Year (Private Institution), talks about his ... Read more

Emil Chuck, PhD

Updated February 10, 2026 by Emil Chuck, PhD

Professionalism

NewsPre-Medical

Professionalism as an Engaged Applicant and Incoming Student: More than the “Traffic Rules”

Abstract: Professionalism matters during the application process. This article presents situations where applicants can reaffirm ... Read more

Emil Chuck, PhD

Updated February 10, 2026 by Emil Chuck, PhD

Dr. Jessie Voit

Physician Q&A

Dr. Jessie Voit: Lessons in Geriatrics, Mentorship, and the Art of Medicine

Abstract: Dr. Jessie Voit, the 2025 HPSA Advisor of the Year (Public University) and a ... Read more

Emil Chuck, PhD

Updated February 10, 2026 by Emil Chuck, PhD

Pathways for international dentists

Dental SchoolNews

One International Applicant’s Journey to Dental School Advanced Standing Programs

Abstract: An anonymous applicant to advanced standing international dentist programs describes overcoming admissions barriers in ... Read more

Emil Chuck, PhD

Updated October 27, 2025 by Emil Chuck, PhD

2025 Advisor of the Year Graham Greer

NewsPre-MedicalPre-Veterinary

Academic Advising Best Practices for Student Success: Insights and Strategies from 2025 HPSA Advisor of the Year Graham Greer

Abstract: Graham Greer, the 2025 Health Professional Student Association Graduate Student Advisor of the Year, ... Read more

Emil Chuck, PhD

Updated October 27, 2025 by Emil Chuck, PhD

Medical School Admissions Committee Decision

Pre-DentalPre-Medical

Admissions Committees: The Art of the Decision

Abstract: Faculty serve three to four year terms on admissions committees, so they can vary ... Read more

Emil Chuck, PhD

Updated October 27, 2025 by Emil Chuck, PhD

Admissions Expert Alicia Spence, Texas A&M University College of Dentistry

Pre-Dental

Ask the Admissions Expert: Alicia Spence, DDS, Texas A&M University College of Dentistry

Abstract: Dr. Alicia Spence discusses Texas A&M University College of Dentistry’s admissions process and program ... Read more

Emil Chuck, PhD

Updated October 27, 2025 by Emil Chuck, PhD

Prehealth application myths

Pre-Medical

Debunking Prehealth Application Myths: What Really Matters When You Apply

As thousands of aspiring health professional students seek credible advice about crafting their best possible ... Read more

Emil Chuck, PhD

Updated July 23, 2025 by Emil Chuck, PhD

Personality Traits

Pre-Medical

Getting to Know You with the Big Five Personality Traits

Have you ever been asked, “How would you describe yourself?” or, “What unique personality traits ... Read more

Emil Chuck, PhD

Updated July 16, 2025 by Emil Chuck, PhD

Research Experience and Faculty References

Pre-Medical

Research Experience and Faculty References: Profile of the Accepted Applicant 2025

Prehealth applicants worry about the importance of a research experience in the application process. Research ... Read more

Emil Chuck, PhD

Updated September 24, 2025 by Emil Chuck, PhD

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