This column has focused on the process faced by every medical student, especially third-years: learning the basics of clinical medicine while trying to choose which specialty is for them. This is not an easy task, and although for many it begins before the third year, it usually is not solidified ... Read more
Brent Schnipke
Updated June 26, 2022 by Brent Schnipke
Updated December 26, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors and technical formatting. Due to their complexity, residency caps don’t make for scintillating news. Outside the medical field – where the debate ... Read more
Brian Wu
Updated June 26, 2022 by Brian Wu
As a child, José Cavazos, MD-PhD, was a self-proclaimed “book rat”. So, it makes sense that his career path was clear after reading a book. “I stumbled into the literary work—meaning the autobiography—of Don Santiago ... Read more
Suzanne Barston
Updated June 26, 2022 by Suzanne Barston
Electronic medical records were an inevitable advancement. Paper filing could only go so far, and EMRs allowed the healthcare industry to simplify and automate clinical tasks for greater efficiency. Hospitals and practices throughout the world ... Read more
MaryAnn Stolgitis
Updated June 26, 2022 by MaryAnn Stolgitis
Recently, I rounded out a full decade as a professional admissions consultant, assisting candidates with residency and medical school applications. One thing I’ve noted over the last ten years is that, regrettably, many applicants repeat ... Read more
Michelle Finkel
Updated July 21, 2022 by Michelle Finkel
Studying for the MCAT exam can be daunting, and chances are, you’ve typed “How do I study for the MCAT exam?” or “What’s the best way to prepare for the MCAT exam?” into your search ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated June 26, 2022 by AAMC Staff
Being a pre-medical student means committing to a years-long process aimed at ultimately gaining admission to medical school. No matter how many years away you may currently be from applying, starting the new year with ... Read more
Cassie Kosarek
Updated June 26, 2022 by Cassie Kosarek
Updated December 8, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical and technical errors. The first key to success on the boards is using practice questions to develop your “hunch reflex.” If you’re a ... Read more
Patrick C. Beeman
Updated June 26, 2022 by Patrick C. Beeman
Dr. Khurram Mehtabdin and Dr. Omar Mirza are doctors by day, comic book creators by night. Their series, Zindan: The Last Ansaars, is the bestselling comic book in Pakistan through CFxComics. Since their 2014 debut, ... Read more
Christy Duan
Updated August 8, 2022 by Christy Duan
Happy New Year from Student Doctor Network! I have always loved the beginning of a new year. It’s a time to reflect on the past, look ahead to the future, find a fresh perspective on ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
The American Cancer Society estimated that in 2015, there were 1,658,370 new cases of cancer diagnosed in this country and some 589,430 deaths. These widespread numbers mean that whether a new doctor enters into general practice, oncology ... Read more
Brian Wu
Updated March 13, 2019 by Brian Wu