Thoracic surgeon Dr. Allan S. Stewart is director of the aortic surgery program and co-director of the valve repair center at Mount Sinai Health System. Stewart received his bachelor’s degree in biology magna cum laude from St. Peters College (1991), and his MD from University of Medicine & Dentistry of ... Read more
Juliet Farmer
Updated February 19, 2026 by Juliet Farmer
Dear Incoming Interns, Congratulations on matching and reaching the end of medical school! I am sure you are very excited to be graduating, and we interns are equally excited for you as it means we ... Read more
Megan Riddle
Updated June 27, 2022 by Megan Riddle
The first thing you notice about Paul Rockar, Jr., PT, DPT, MS, is his energy. Focused and friendly, he speaks enthusiastically about his chosen profession, using his hands to punctuate the points he’s making. Those ... Read more
Suzanne Barston
Updated June 27, 2022 by Suzanne Barston
All in all, studying abroad provides students with invaluable personal growth, which will translate to professional growth in several ways. Students will become more culturally aware, which will bolster their ability to work with and ... Read more
Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Updated June 27, 2022 by Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
College as a pre-medical student can be challenging; unlike many other programs, pre-medical programs are begun with the intent not to get a job, but to continue schooling beyond college. Central to the many decisions ... Read more
Brent Schnipke
Updated June 27, 2022 by Brent Schnipke
There’s a popular phrase, “If you’ve seen one medical school… you’ve seen one medical school.” Every school is completely different, so it’s a good idea to thoroughly research what programs would be best for you ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated June 27, 2022 by AAMC Staff
Dr. Antoine Sayegh is a hematologist and medical oncologist practicing in Sacramento and Roseville, California. He grew up in Aleppo, Syria, and studied premed and medical education at Aleppo University School of Medicine, where he ... Read more
Juliet Farmer
Updated June 27, 2022 by Juliet Farmer