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Medical School, Residency and The Match
In a New York Times article titled “On ‘The Pitt’, She Clocked Out on Time. ... Read more
Dr. David Lenihan, Ph.D., J.D., FRSM
Published August 6, 2026 by Dr. David Lenihan, Ph.D., J.D., FRSM
Abstract: Test anxiety in medical school is a common challenge, driven by high-stakes assessment and ... Read more
Donna Walker, EdD
Updated August 21, 2026 by Donna Walker, EdD
I was reading Simone Weil when I began to feel personally implicated. Some writers entertain ... Read more
Nyle Masoom
Updated August 21, 2026 by Nyle Masoom
Abstract: Medicine is often portrayed as a profession defined by dedication to patient care and ... Read more
Amr Ihab, MD
Updated August 21, 2026 by Amr Ihab, MD
In 2025, Cali Pastor wrote for SDN Review about her journey to medical school in ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Published June 4, 2026 by Emil Chuck, PhD
The University of Georgia School of Medicine, located on UGA’s Health Sciences Campus in Athens, ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated August 21, 2026 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Abstract: When a new medical school receives preliminary accreditation, the admissions team faces a sprint-recruiting ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated August 21, 2026 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Abstract: This article presents an American student’s firsthand account of pursuing medical school in Spain. ... Read more
Cali Pastor
Updated February 10, 2026 by Cali Pastor
Abstract: The Physicians for Human Rights Student Advisory Board (PHR SAB) is a national network ... Read more
Michael Albdewi and Nandini Sharma
Updated February 10, 2026 by Michael Albdewi and Nandini Sharma
Abstract: Undergraduate college ranking plays only a minor role in medical school admissions. GPA and ... Read more
Lee Burnett
Updated August 21, 2026 by Lee Burnett
Healthcare PolicyMedical SchoolResidency and The Match
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.
Lee Burnett
Updated August 21, 2026 by Lee Burnett
Abstract: The Medical Students with Disability and Chronic Illness (MSDCI) organization provides essential support for ... Read more
Kelsey Auman, MPH
Updated May 5, 2026 by Kelsey Auman, MPH
In the digital age of medical education, cadaver labs may seem like an outdated tradition. ... Read more
Samantha De Filippis, MD
Updated July 4, 2025 by Samantha De Filippis, MD
As the CEO and Past President of a medical school with two U.S. campuses, I’ve ... Read more
Dr. David Lenihan, Ph.D., J.D., FRSM
Updated April 2, 2025 by Dr. David Lenihan, Ph.D., J.D., FRSM
We’re increasingly hearing about physician burnout, with roughly 50% to 60% of doctors exhibiting signs ... Read more
Sylvie Stacy, MD, MPH
Updated March 12, 2025 by Sylvie Stacy, MD, MPH
Recently, I had the privilege of leading an impactful volunteer medical trip to Cusco, Peru, ... Read more
Hannah Rosenthal
Updated September 30, 2024 by Hannah Rosenthal
Finding the perfect apartment near your medical school will vastly improve your experience as a ... Read more
ApartmentsFor
Updated May 5, 2026 by ApartmentsFor
Being a parent in medical school is no joke. It takes character, grit, and an ... Read more
Karin Brown
Updated August 13, 2024 by Karin Brown
Most medical students select a specialty based on their enjoyment of the clinical work for ... Read more
Sylvie Stacy, MD, MPH
Updated May 5, 2026 by Sylvie Stacy, MD, MPH
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