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
Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD
Published on: July 10, 2025
Medical
Learn about medicine and how to become a physician in our articles for pre-medical students (including the MCAT), medical students, resident physicians, and practicing physicians.
The “One Big Beautiful Bill”: How New Budget Legislation May Reshape Medical Training and Healthcare Access
A sweeping new federal budget bill, dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” became law on ... Read more
Written by: SDN Staff
Published on: July 4, 2025
The Case for Cadaver Labs: Learning That Lives in the Body
In the digital age of medical education, cadaver labs may seem like an outdated tradition. ... Read more
Written by: Samantha De Filippis, MD
Published on: July 3, 2025
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
Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD
Published on: June 26, 2025
Debunking Prehealth Preparation Myths: What Really Matters in Your Undergraduate Years
Applicants have many assumptions about how health professions admissions processes work. While the community of ... Read more
Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD
Published on: June 19, 2025
Physician Interview: Valentina Bonev, MD, DABS
Discover insights from Dr. Valentina Bonev, a breast surgical oncologist in Orange County, sharing her journey, expertise, and dedication to breast cancer care.
Written by: Kyle Magatelli
Published on: June 12, 2025
Physician Interview: Dr. Ezra Yu, Internal Medicine Resident
Ezra Yu, DO, Internal Medicine PGY-2 at William Beaumont Army Medical Center at Fort Bliss, ... Read more
Written by: Alexander Salas
Published on: May 15, 2025
Mind the Gap: How First-Generation and International Students Navigate Prehealth Pathways
The path to health professions is challenging for all students, but for immigrants and first-generation ... Read more
Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD
Published on: April 17, 2025
How to Manage Transcripts for Your Application
Transcripts are essential for graduate or professional school applications, and their delivery determines how smoothly ... Read more
Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD
Published on: April 10, 2025
Persistence, Passion, and a 31-Year Journey: How I Finished Medical School Against All Odds
Samuel Dyer, MD, PhD has worked for over 25 years as a Medical Science Liaison ... Read more
Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD
Published on: April 3, 2025
5 Tips to Survive Your First Year of Medical School
As the CEO and Past President of a medical school with two U.S. campuses, I’ve ... Read more
Written by: Dr. David Lenihan, Ph.D., J.D., FRSM
Published on: March 27, 2025
2024 SJT Experience Survey: What to Expect with Casper and PREview
US medical school applicants are facing a changing landscape where situational judgment tests (SJTs) are ... Read more
Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD
Published on: March 13, 2025
Specialty Choices for Burned Out Medical Students
We’re increasingly hearing about physician burnout, with roughly 50% to 60% of doctors exhibiting signs ... Read more
Written by: Sylvie Stacy, MD, MPH
Published on: March 6, 2025
The Importance of Internal Appeal Mechanisms
I’ve written before about the risks residents and fellows take by not utilizing the internal ... Read more
Written by: Greg Care
Published on: February 20, 2025
From Special Operations to Medical Operations
SOFtoSOM, Special Operations Forces to School of Medicine, is a 501(c)3 nonprofit focused on supporting ... Read more
Written by: Kyle Magatelli
Published on: January 29, 2025
The Time is Right: Prehealth Application Timelines
Research data on optimal health professional application timelines, including application prep, entrance exam timing, and secondary submission strategies.
Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD
Published on: January 22, 2025
Community College and Vocational Certifications for Prehealth Applicants
Higher education has seen a demographic shift, with more high school students or graduates taking ... Read more
Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD
Published on: January 10, 2025
Understanding Accreditation: What Students Need to Know
For years, you’ve worked to perfect your application to medical school (or other health professional ... Read more
Written by: Laura Turner
Published on: December 5, 2024
The Meaning of Life: Finding Insights in the Humanities
Generally, most health professionals thrive on being problem-solvers. When meeting patients, many professionals take on ... Read more
Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD
Published on: November 21, 2024