Training for the Marathon: SDN Resources to Submit Your Best Application
One of the most important rules in medical or dental school admissions is to “apply ... Read more
Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD
Published on: April 4, 2024
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.
Promoting Prevention: APSEA Student Leadership Opportunities
Could you see yourself founding a club on campus? What about leading a group of ... Read more
Written by: APSEA
Published on: March 29, 2024
How to Assess Your Pre-Professional Competencies
In 2023, AAMC revised the AAMC Premed Competencies to align with the PREview situational judgment ... Read more
Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD
Published on: March 15, 2024
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
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
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 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
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
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
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 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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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