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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.

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

Neil Saley

Medical School

Interview: Neil Saley, MD and Author

The below interview with Dr. Neil Saley, author of Medical School: Experience the Journey has ... Read more

Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD

Published on: May 2, 2023

Luckson Omoaregba

Pre-Medical

Q&A: Luckson Omoaregba, MS, Brown University Pathway Programs

Luckson Omoaregba (he/his) serves as the inaugural director of pathway programs at the Warren Alpert ... Read more

Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD

Published on: February 23, 2023

Strong Ties

Pre-Medical

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

School List

Pre-Medical

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

Chris Choukalas

Physician Q&A

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

Accelerated Medical School Programs

Pre-Medical

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

Goro Admissions Committee Member

Pre-Medical

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

Residency and The Match

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

Dr. Michael McDowell, Pediatric Neurosurgeon

Physician Q&A

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

Fired from your Residency Program

Residency and The Match

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

Medical

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

Residency and The Match

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

CNUCOM

Medical School

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

Dr. Omar Mirza

Physician Q&A

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

CNUCOM

Medical School

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

Extracurricular Activities

Pre-Medical

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

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