Lee Burnett, Author at SDN

Medical School, Pre-Medical

Does College Ranking Matter for Medical School Admissions?

Abstract: Undergraduate college ranking plays only a minor role in medical school admissions. GPA and ... Read more

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Updated October 27, 2025 by Lee Burnett

Healthcare Policy Medical School Residency and The Match

Ten years ago, academics in the NEJM disagreed about a looming shortage of residency positions. After 10 years of data, we now have the answer.

The U.S. has maintained a surplus of residency positions for MD and DO graduates from 2010 to 2025, ensuring sufficient training slots despite specialty-specific challenges.

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Updated February 7, 2026 by Lee Burnett

Student Loans

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Limited Waiver Opportunity

Now, for a limited period of time, borrowers may receive credit for past payments made ... Read more

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Updated June 22, 2022 by Lee Burnett

Pre-Medical

Medical School Reapplication: The Perspective of a Reapplicant

I am a reapplicant. Those are four words that every reapplicant shies away from and ... Read more

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Updated June 27, 2022 by Lee Burnett

Pre-Health

Personal Statement Fine Tuning

If you want to become a physician, you have a job to do even before ... Read more

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Updated June 27, 2022 by Lee Burnett

Physician Q&A

20 Questions: Angela Chien, MD [OB/Gyn]

Angela Chien shares advice for students and offers insight into the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Published August 19, 2012 by Lee Burnett

Occupational Therapist Q&A

20 Questions: Melissa Cathcart Thurlow, OTR/L, CHT, MBA

Melissa Cathcart Thurlow shares advice for students and offers insight into the field of occupational therapy

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Updated June 27, 2022 by Lee Burnett

Pre-Health

Adventures with Dentures: Volunteering in an Assisted Living Community

Sophomores with last names N-Z were supposed to call at 1:00. At 12:55, I was ... Read more

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Updated June 27, 2022 by Lee Burnett

Psychologist and MSW Q&A

20 Questions: Jennie Kaufman Singer, PhD – Psychologist

Dr. Jennie Kaufman Singer's clinical psychology career has included private practice, public service and academia.

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Updated June 27, 2022 by Lee Burnett

Dentist Q&A

20 Questions: Ruchi K. Sahota, DDS

Dr. Ruchi Sahota shares her insights about the field of dentistry and her advice for students.

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Updated June 27, 2022 by Lee Burnett

Medical School

An International Elective: How To Choose

Many medical students choose to participate in an international elective as part of their education. Dr. Alison Hayward provides tips for making your international experience as success.

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Updated June 27, 2022 by Lee Burnett

Physician Q&A

20 Questions: Gary Flashner, MD [Family Medicine]

An interview with Dr. Gary Flashner, family physician and Vice President of Medical Content for ExitCare, LLC, whose experience includes serving as staff physician at Yosemite Medical Clinic in Yosemite National Park, California.

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Updated June 27, 2022 by Lee Burnett