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Pre-Medical

The path to becoming a physician is long and challenging, and being a pre-medical student is hard. Learn about what you need to do to get into medical school successfully.

Virtual School Success

Pre-Medical

Good Things Come to Those Who Are Waitlisted

Waiting is a key component of the medical school application process. Read more about one applicant's experiences being waitlisted.

Written by: Paul Goleb, Jr.

Published on: August 9, 2009

Pre-Medical

Caribbean Medical Schools: A Good Option?

Should you consider applying to a Caribbean medical school? Dr. Jessica Freedman details what you need to know when considering this option.

Written by: Jessica Freedman

Published on: July 5, 2009

Pre-Medical

Medical School Admissions: Lessons Learned

Keys to make your application stand out from the crowd.

Written by: Jessica Freedman

Published on: May 3, 2009

Dealing with Rejection

Pre-Medical

Life as a Re-Applicant

How to survive your initial rejection and move on to re-apply to school.

Written by: Kara Hessel

Published on: April 20, 2009

Pre-Medical

Can’t be a Doc: For Now (Interview Advice Column)

  Another summer is upon us. As you enjoy the warm days and break from ... Read more

Written by: Jeremiah Fleenor

Published on: July 11, 2008

Pre-Medical

Pre-Med Preparation: Getting Letters of Recommendation

  In my last article for SDN, I addressed the importance of physician shadowing and ... Read more

Written by: Christian Becker

Published on: April 26, 2008

Pre-Medical

Pre-Med Preparation: The Importance of Physician Shadowing

Physician shadowing, in my opinion, is one of the best extracurricular activities in which a ... Read more

Written by: Christian Becker

Published on: March 22, 2008

robert banks

Post-Bacc

Special Master’s Program: Interview with Robert Banks, PhD

 Dr. Robert Banks is a professor and course director of medical physiology in University of ... Read more

Written by: SDN Staff

Published on: December 1, 2007

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