20 Questions: Dr. Yvonne Thornton, MD, MPH, OB-GYN
Dr. Yvonne Thornton was the first African-American woman board certified in maternal-fetal medicine and a Pulitzer-prize nominated author.
Written by: Juliet Farmer
Published on: March 2, 2011
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.
Getting into Residency: Most Important Factors
What factors are most important to residency program directors when deciding who to interview and rank? Jessica Freedman, MD breaks down the results of the NRMP survey.
Written by: Jessica Freedman
Published on: February 27, 2011
An International Elective: How To Choose
Many medical students choose to participate in an international elective as part of their education. Dr. Alison Hayward provides tips for making your international experience as success.
Written by: SDN Staff
Published on: February 6, 2011
Caribbean Medical Schools: What to Consider
Dr. Jessica Freedman discusses challenges Caribbean medical students face in obtaining rotation and residency positions.
Written by: Jessica Freedman
Published on: January 9, 2011
The Multiple Mini-Interview for Medical School Admissions
Do you know what to expect when interviewing at a medical school that uses the multiple mini-interview format? Dr. Carleen Eaton provides an overview of this method and tips for success.
Written by: Carleen Eaton
Published on: January 5, 2011
Using "SOAP" to Clean Up the Scramble
The Scramble will undergo significant changes in 2012. Michelle Finkel, MD, details these changes and how matched and unmatched candidates will be affected.
Written by: Michelle Finkel
Published on: October 24, 2010
The Successful Match: Getting into Radiology
The Successful Match interviews Dr. Vicki Marx of USC Keck School of Medicine about the radiology residency selection process.
Written by: Rajani Katta and Samir Desai
Published on: October 10, 2010
The Successful Match: Getting Into Emergency Medicine
The Successful Match discusses getting into an Emergency Medicine residency with Dr. Jamie Collings of the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University.
Written by: Rajani Katta and Samir Desai
Published on: August 25, 2010
20 Questions: Timur Durrani [Preventive Medicine/Medical Toxicology]
Timur Durrani, MD, MPH, MBA is a Major in the U.S. Army Reserve and currently a medical toxicology fellow at UCSF.
Written by: Juliet Farmer
Published on: July 25, 2010
The Successful Match: Getting into Obstetrics and Gynecology
What does it take to make a successful match to Obstetrics and Gynecology? An interview with Dr. Eugene Toy, residency program director at The Methodist Hospital in Houston, TX.
Written by: Rajani Katta and Samir Desai
Published on: May 30, 2010
A Better Method for Medical Education?
Do students like this new model of medical education being delivered at A.T. Still University ... Read more
Written by: Juliet Farmer
Published on: May 17, 2010
Dual-Degree Medical Programs
Are you considering pursuit of a joint degree? Learn more about joint degree options for medical students and factors to consider before diving into a dual degree program.
Written by: David Flynn
Published on: May 12, 2010
Premedical Preparation
What do you need to do as you enter and go through college to increase your chances of medical school acceptance? Dr. Lisabetta Divita details how you can prepare for success.
Written by: Lisabetta Divita
Published on: May 2, 2010
Switching Specialties
Unhappy with your residency? Learn more about what it takes to switch specialties.
Written by: Elizabeth Losada
Published on: March 7, 2010
Top Tips for Surviving Medical School
How can you achieve success in medical school? Dr. Lisabetta Divita, a recent graduate, provides her tips and recommendations.
Written by: Lisabetta Divita
Published on: February 21, 2010
Medical School 101: What Medical School Is Really Like
Your focus is getting into medical school, but what will you experience once you get there? Dr. Lisabetta Divita, a recent medical school graduate, describes life as a medical student.
Written by: Lisabetta Divita
Published on: January 24, 2010
Acing Your Residency Interview
Want to match with the residency position of your dreams? Jessica Freedman, MD offers tips for succeeding in a key step - the residency interview.
Written by: Jessica Freedman
Published on: December 13, 2009
The Successful Match: How to Succeed in your Residency Interview
It's residency interview season. Learn strategies for residency interview success from the authors of The Successful Match.
Written by: Rajani Katta and Samir Desai
Published on: November 1, 2009
The Successful Match: Getting into Dermatology
Competition is tough for dermatology residency positions. Learn how to shine in an interview with University of Pennsylvania dermatology residency director Dr. William James.
Written by: Rajani Katta and Samir Desai
Published on: October 18, 2009