Seeking Leverage in “Strong Ties”
What are “strong ties,” and what do they mean for health professional admissions? A “strong ... Read more
Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD
Published on: February 16, 2023
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.
Building Your Best School List
Your success in any application cycle depends on how well you match a school’s metrics ... Read more
Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD
Published on: January 26, 2023
Ask Me Anything: Dr. Christopher Choukalas, Academic Anesthesiologist and Intensive Care Physician
Dr. Choukalas is an academic anesthesiologist and intensive care physician. He is Co-PI on a ... Read more
Written by: Student Doctor Network
Published on: November 9, 2022
Three-Year Medical School? All About Accelerated Medical School Programs
The cost of attending medical school, and other health professional programs, has increased dramatically over ... Read more
Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD
Published on: September 23, 2022
Q&A with Goro, Medical School Admissions Committee and Faculty Member
If you want the unvarnished truth about your medical school chances, Goro is the person ... Read more
Written by: Student Doctor Network
Published on: September 1, 2022
Two-Phase Residency Match Proposed by NRMP
NRMP would eliminate the SOAP in favor of a two-phase main residency match The National ... Read more
Written by: Laura Turner
Published on: August 4, 2022
Ask Me Anything: Dr. Michael McDowell, Pediatric Neurosurgeon
Dr. McDowell is a graduate of the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and ... Read more
Written by: Laura Turner
Published on: July 20, 2022
5 Steps to Take If You Are Fired From Your Residency Program
No matter where you are in your residency training, a dismissal (or suspension, non-renewal, non-promotion, ... Read more
Written by: Greg Care
Published on: June 24, 2022
Treating Trans Patients: What You Need to Know
Recently, The Florida Health Department issued guidance intended to prohibit both “social gender transition” and ... Read more
Written by: Soren Estvold, MD, MPH
Published on: June 6, 2022
How do I handle a waiver request with the NRMP?
Most people who have obtained a residency or fellowship position can breathe a sigh of ... Read more
Written by: Greg Care
Published on: May 9, 2022
LCME Places CNUCOM On Probation
On March 1, 2022, the Liason Committee on Medical Education (LCME) updated the Accreditation Status ... Read more
Written by: Laura Turner
Published on: March 2, 2022
Q&A with Physician-Comic Author: Dr. Omar Mirza
Dr. Omar Mirza is a consultation-liaison psychiatrist based in New York City. He also co-creates ... Read more
Written by: Christy Duan
Published on: February 7, 2022
LCME Denies Full Accreditation for CNUCOM
CNUCOM Remains in Provisional Accreditation Status; Reconsideration Hearing Scheduled February 17 On January 31, 2022, ... Read more
Written by: Laura Turner
Published on: February 2, 2022
Finding Extracurricular Activities
Premed and other pre-health students have struggled during the COVID-19 pandemic to find and participate ... Read more
Written by: Laura Turner
Published on: January 31, 2022
AAMC Expands Fee Assistance Program Eligibility
Expanded Access for Older and Undocumented Students On January 27, the Association of American Medical ... Read more
Written by: Laura Turner
Published on: January 28, 2022
TCU and UNTHSC Report their Divorce
TCU Keeps the Kid Fort Worth, Texas – Texas Christian University and the University of ... Read more
Written by: Student Doctor Network
Published on: January 23, 2022
Young Physician Profile: Robin Kuriakose MD in Ophthalmology
Dr. Robin Kuriakose is a physician resident completing his surgical residency in Ophthalmology at Loma ... Read more
Written by: Student Doctor Network
Published on: January 10, 2022
Premed Milestones: Where Students Leave the Path
Many students start out their academic careers with dreams of attending medical school and becoming ... Read more
Written by: Laura Turner
Published on: January 6, 2022
Introducing The Author of Pharm.D. To M.D.: Nathan M. Gartland, PharmD
We would like to introduce Nathan M. Gartland, PharmD, the author of Pharm.D. To M.D. ... Read more
Written by: Student Doctor Network
Published on: November 1, 2021