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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.

Academic competencies

Pre-Medical

How to Assess Your Academic Competencies

Over a decade ago, I wrote a series of articles (here is Part 1) that ... Read more

Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD

Published on: March 7, 2024

2023 SJT Experience Survey

Pre-Medical

Casper and PREview Insights: 2023 SJT Experience Survey

The Health Professional Student Association recently completed its 2023 HPSA/SDN Situational Judgment Test Experience survey. ... Read more

Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD

Published on: February 15, 2024

Waitlist

Pre-Medical

From Waitlist to Offer: Inside an Admissions Committee

You are finally done with your interviews, so let the waiting games begin! In March, ... Read more

Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD

Published on: February 8, 2024

Choosing a College Major

Pre-Medical

Choosing an Ideal Pre-Med Major

Choosing the right undergraduate major is a crucial step for those aspiring to a career ... Read more

Written by: Kachiu Lee, MD

Published on: February 1, 2024

Residency Remediation

Residency and The Match

Top 5 Steps If You Are Placed on Residency Remediation

Many residents and fellows in graduate medical education programs who reach out to me for ... Read more

Written by: Greg Care

Published on: January 25, 2024

Pre-Medical

New Guide from Apply Point for Med School Applications

The Student Doctor Network recently spoke to Apply Point about their new book, Apply Point’s ... Read more

Written by: Student Doctor Network

Published on: January 11, 2024

How to Prepare for PREview

Pre-Medical

How to Prepare for PREview

Over 22,500 allopathic medical school applicants in the 2023-2024 cycle had to take the AAMC ... Read more

Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD

Published on: December 14, 2023

Physicians Path

Pre-Medical

Letter to Tomorrow’s Healers: Walking the Physician’s Path

Dear Aspiring Physicians: I have been a long-time observer, educator, and supporter of physicians and ... Read more

Written by: Elizabeth Ross, DPT, MMSc, ACC

Published on: November 23, 2023

Student Leader

Pre-Medical

Student Leaders and Ambassadors: Bringing Out the Best

Applicants greatly rely on the perspective of peers who are a few years further along ... Read more

Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD

Published on: November 4, 2023

Dr. Bethaney Fehrenkamp

Medical School

20 Questions: Bethaney Fehrenkamp, PhD, Reproductive Immunologist and WWAMI Faculty

Bethaney Fehrenkamp, PhD is a reproductive immunologist focused on infant and maternal health. She is ... Read more

Written by: Laura Turner

Published on: October 19, 2023

Bob Rarig, Temple University Post-Bacc Program Director

Post-Bacc

Q&A: Bob Rarig, Temple CST Post Bacc Pre-Health Program

Bob Rarig, Ph.D. (he/him/his) is the Program Director for the Temple College of Science and ... Read more

Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD

Published on: October 6, 2023

Scribing Basics Premed

Pre-Medical

Scribing Basics for Premeds: From Observation to Documentation

For pre-medical students, gaining clinical hours and direct exposure to the work of physicians is ... Read more

Written by: Kyle Magatelli

Published on: September 21, 2023

Ali Thaler, Neurologist and Author

Physician Q&A

Q&A: Dr. Ali Thaler, Neurologist and Author

Dr. Alison “Ali” Thaler is an Assistant Professor of Neurology at Mount Sinai Hospital, where ... Read more

Written by: Laura Turner

Published on: August 24, 2023

Global Health

Pre-Medical

Benefits of Global Health Education for Future Doctors

Many aspiring health professionals are attracted to opportunities that impact health outside the nation’s boundaries, ... Read more

Written by: Chris M. Kurian

Published on: August 17, 2023

Rohan Jotwani

Pre-Medical

Ask the Professional: Rohan Jotwani, MD/MBA, Weill Cornell University School of Medicine

A highly sought-after speaker about integrating virtual reality and digital innovation, Rohan Jotwani (he/him) is ... Read more

Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD

Published on: July 27, 2023

Medical School

Q&A: Kevin Perez, OMS-III, Touro COM – Harlem

Kevin Perez, a rising OMS-III at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in Harlem, took some ... Read more

Written by: Barbara Franklin

Published on: June 21, 2023

Pre-Medical

Q&A: Amanda Griswold, Director of Admissions, Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine

Amanda Griswold (she/her/hers) is the Director of Admissions for the DO program at the Idaho ... Read more

Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD

Published on: June 14, 2023

Other Impactful Experiences essay

Medical

Other Impactful Experiences Essay: Exploring Your Unique Story

Beginning with the 2024 cycle, the AAMC allowed AMCAS and ERAS applicants an opportunity to ... Read more

Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD

Published on: June 8, 2023

Summer Research Experiences

Pre-Medical

Maximizing Your Summer Research Experience​

Although undergraduate research experience is challenging to obtain for many students, it has arguably become ... Read more

Written by: Vineeth Amba, Shahriar Zamani, Dr. Ulrike Klenke

Published on: May 24, 2023

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