Issue 6 (2025) Archives | Student Doctor Network

Research Experience and Faculty References: Profile of the Accepted Applicant 2025

Prehealth applicants worry about the importance of a research experience in the application process. Research experience offers a rewarding opportunity to work under mentored guidance, unlike the impersonal atmosphere of a large lecture hall or the constraints of a small classroom, and can help with obtaining faculty references. Even though ... Read more

Emil Chuck, PhD

Updated September 24, 2025 by Emil Chuck, PhD

Pre-Medical

Debunking Prehealth Preparation Myths: What Really Matters in Your Undergraduate Years

Applicants have many assumptions about how health professions admissions processes work. While the community of admissions professionals work to address these myths, they still persist. In this article, I highlight and debunk many common prehealth ... Read more

Emil Chuck, PhD

Updated June 25, 2025 by Emil Chuck, PhD

Physician Q&A

Physician Interview: Valentina Bonev, MD, DABS

Discover insights from Dr. Valentina Bonev, a breast surgical oncologist in Orange County, sharing her journey, expertise, and dedication to breast cancer care.

Kyle Magatelli

Updated June 19, 2025 by Kyle Magatelli

Dental

What Running a Dental Practice Really Looks Like

Discover what it’s really like to run a dental practice, balancing patient care, business management, compliance, and personal well-being for a successful career.

Sharib Manzoor, DDS

Updated June 12, 2025 by Sharib Manzoor, DDS