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The Student Doctor Network (SDN) provides online resources to pre-health students and the health professional community as part of our nonprofit mission. Here’s a recap of our standout achievements in 2025, our 26th year. Profile of the 2025 Accepted Applicant Report The 2025 Profile of the Accepted Applicant Report highlights ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Published December 18, 2025
Abstract: This article guides students and advisors in understanding the impact of the HR1/One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) on funding for health professions education. It explains how, beginning July 1, 2026, federal borrowing limits for ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated December 15, 2025 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Healthcare News and PolicyNews
Medical educators and health professionals warn that new federal student loan caps in President Donald Trump’s tax cut law could make it more expensive for many people to become doctors and could exacerbate physician shortages ... Read more
Bernard J. Wolfson
Updated November 27, 2025 by Bernard J. Wolfson
Healthcare News and PolicyNews
Abstract: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) has reshaped the landscape of rural healthcare. Through Medicaid restructuring and limits placed on provider taxes that states use to finance their contributions, the funds available to ... Read more
Laura Turner
Updated December 3, 2025 by Laura Turner
Abstract: A September 2025 federal ruling in Palmer et al. v. Bonta et al. upheld California Business and Professions Code § 2054, affirming that only licensed physicians (MDs and DOs) may use the title “Doctor” ... Read more
Laura Turner
Updated November 12, 2025 by Laura Turner
Abstract: Professionalism matters during the application process. This article presents situations where applicants can reaffirm their understanding of professional etiquette. By not following these expectations, applicants could jeopardize their accepted seat or could be placed ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated February 3, 2026 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Abstract: Most veterinary students know Mars, Inc. as the company behind M&M’s and Snickers. Fewer realize that the same privately held corporation is now one of the world’s largest owners of veterinary hospitals. Mars Veterinary ... Read more
Laura Turner
Updated October 27, 2025 by Laura Turner
Abstract: An anonymous applicant to advanced standing international dentist programs describes overcoming admissions barriers in 2025. Limitations due to visa status affect how prepared a candidate is for taking the Integrated National Dental Board Exam ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated October 27, 2025 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Abstract: Graham Greer, the 2025 Health Professional Student Association Graduate Student Advisor of the Year, is interviewed by Dr. Emil Chuck (Director of Advising Services) about his career and role as a senior academic advisor ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated October 27, 2025 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Abstract: Undergraduate college ranking plays only a minor role in medical school admissions. GPA and MCAT scores are far more important, with interviews, letters, and holistic qualities (like service, mission fit, and communication skills) increasingly ... Read more
Lee Burnett
Updated October 27, 2025 by Lee Burnett
Abstract: Dr. Angelica Cifuentes, a Miami-based optometrist who graduated from Nova Southeastern University in 2022, shares practical advice for aspiring optometrists. Her main recommendations include: start shadowing early and consistently (at least three months with ... Read more
Kyle Magatelli
Updated October 27, 2025 by Kyle Magatelli
Medical SchoolNewsResidency and The Match
The U.S. has maintained a surplus of residency positions for MD and DO graduates from 2010 to 2025, ensuring sufficient training slots despite specialty-specific challenges.
Lee Burnett
Updated February 7, 2026 by Lee Burnett
The Health Professional Student Association is thrilled to announce the awardees of the 2025 SDN Prehealth Scholarship. This year, the scholarship committee has chosen to award $2,500 scholarships to three exceptional prehealth students seeking to ... Read more
Laura Turner
Updated June 5, 2025 by Laura Turner
The Student Doctor Network (SDN) provides online resources to pre-health students and the health professional community as part of our nonprofit mission. Here’s a recap of our standout achievements in 2024, our 25th year. SDN’s ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated January 2, 2025 by Emil Chuck, PhD
On December 1, 1999, the Student Doctor Network (SDN) launched as a grassroots, donor-supported platform providing free advising resources, tools, and peer support forums for students. For 25 years, SDN has guided countless aspiring healthcare ... Read more
Laura Turner
Published December 2, 2024
In honor of the Student Doctor Network’s 25th anniversary this year, we’ve reviewed the community forums, articles, and tools that SDN provides to find the best pieces of advice. Check out our collection of gems ... Read more
Laura Turner
Published June 27, 2024
The Student Doctor Network (SDN) provides online resources to pre-health students and the health professional community as part of our nonprofit mission. Here’s a recap of our standout achievements in 2023, our 24th year: Top ... Read more
Laura Turner
Published December 21, 2023
As we approach the end of 2022, we wanted to share some of the Student Doctor Network (SDN) highlights from the past year. Best of 2022 Articles The Student Doctor Network publishes articles weekly, and ... Read more
Laura Turner
Published December 22, 2022
In Part 1, I introduced you to some of the results from the 2022 SJT Experience Survey, sponsored by the Health Professional Student Association. This anonymous survey captured input from 86 respondents who took a ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated May 23, 2023 by Emil Chuck, PhD