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Medical School

Getting into medical school was only the first hurdle. Learn more about how to be successful in medical school.

Medical School

Conquer the Obstacle Course of Medical School By Building Multiple Strengths

Everyone has this perfect image of how fun medical school is when they enter. You ... Read more

Written by: Moudi Hubeishy

Published on: April 19, 2017

Chronicles of a Med Student

Medical School

Chronicles of a Med Student: Flexibility in Practice

For a typical medical student shadowing in a clinic for a day, it looks a ... Read more

Written by: Adelle

Published on: April 17, 2017

Medical School

4 Reasons First-Year Medical Students Should Reflect on Their Initial Clinical Experiences

Many medical schools are now enhancing their preclinical curriculum (which is typically taught in the ... Read more

Written by: Cassie Kosarek

Published on: April 12, 2017

Medical Spouse

Medical School

What to Expect as a Med School Spouse: Years 1 and 2

By Amy Rakowczyk, SDN Staff Writer Congratulations! You are now officially a Medical Spouse. This ... Read more

Written by: Amy Rakowczyk

Published on: April 11, 2017

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Medical School

A Med Student’s Guide to Becoming a Physician-Scientist

When medical students start to think about areas of practice to specialize in once they ... Read more

Written by: Brian Wu

Published on: March 21, 2017

Medical School

Balancing Medical Education and Parenthood

One thing most people will agree that medical education and parenthood have in common is ... Read more

Written by: Brian Wu

Published on: March 15, 2017

Chronicles of a Med Student

Medical School

So Little Time: Prioritizing For Healthy Time Management

As I enter the thick of studying for board exams, I’m reminded even more every ... Read more

Written by: Adelle

Published on: February 20, 2017

Medical School

Drug Use Among Medical Students

Updated November 15, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors and to ... Read more

Written by: Brian Wu

Published on: February 6, 2017

Medical School

Choosing a Specialty: Narrowing Down Your Options

This column has focused on the process faced by every medical student, especially third-years: learning ... Read more

Written by: Brent Schnipke

Published on: January 30, 2017

Medical Spouse

Medical School

Sustainability: How Your Partnership Can Survive and Flourish During a Medical Education and Career

Happy New Year from Student Doctor Network! I have always loved the beginning of a ... Read more

Written by: Amy Rakowczyk

Published on: January 5, 2017

Chronicles of a Med Student

Medical School

Chronicles of a Med Student: Embracing Change

There’s no doubt that medical school has changed me thus far. I still have a ... Read more

Written by: Adelle

Published on: December 19, 2016

Medical School

The Chemistry of Gender and Coming Out in Medical School

“Is it trans or cis?” It’s a question that has tortured many pre-professional students studying ... Read more

Written by: Guero

Published on: December 12, 2016

Short Coat Podcast

Medical School

The Value of Coaching in Medicine

Coaching  is an integral part of sports, it’s often used by corporate executives, and even helps ... Read more

Written by: The Short Coat Podcast

Published on: December 9, 2016

Medical School

Medical Students and Mental Health

Mental health is a topic which is discussed more openly in our society in recent ... Read more

Written by: Brian Wu

Published on: December 5, 2016

Medical Spouse

Medical School

Making Time for Fun

For many student spouses, medical school can seem like a time “in limbo.” You are ... Read more

Written by: Amy Rakowczyk

Published on: December 1, 2016

Medical School

Fatigue: A Love Story

This story originally appeared here on WhiteCoated.com. For me, it always starts behind my eyes. ... Read more

Written by: Raye Reeder

Published on: November 30, 2016

Medical School

True Pass-Fail Curriculum: Key to Learning and Collegiality

Republished with permission from here. Being a pre-medical student is largely about the numbers — ... Read more

Written by: Cassie Kosarek

Published on: November 23, 2016

Medical School

Four Errors Students Make In Their First Semester of Medical School

Updated November 4, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors. Settling into ... Read more

Written by: Cassie Kosarek

Published on: November 9, 2016

Medical Spouse

Medical School

Having Children In Medical School

When my husband was in medical school, we had a social gathering for medical students ... Read more

Written by: Amy Rakowczyk

Published on: November 3, 2016

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