Expanded Access for Older and Undocumented Students On January 27, the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) announced plans to increase access to its fee assistance program by changing its eligibility criteria. The AAMC estimates ... Read more
Laura Turner
Updated June 22, 2022 by Laura Turner
TCU Keeps the Kid Fort Worth, Texas – Texas Christian University and the University of North Texas Health Science Center have announced their separation, and TCU is keeping the medical school. TCU School of Medicine ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated July 21, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
Dr. Robin Kuriakose is a physician resident completing his surgical residency in Ophthalmology at Loma Linda University Health in Southern California. Prior to this, he attended a combined BS/MD program at Virginia Commonwealth University in ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated August 2, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
Many students start out their academic careers with dreams of attending medical school and becoming a physician. However, according to a large study out of the University of Minnesota, only 16.5 percent of students that ... Read more
Laura Turner
Updated June 22, 2022 by Laura Turner
What is it? The Casper test has nothing to do with “Casper,” the mattress company, or “Casper the Friendly Ghost” from the children’s cartoons series/movies. Casper is an acronym for Computer-Based Assessment for Sampling Personal ... Read more
Lior Krimus
Updated July 19, 2022 by Lior Krimus
Health professional programs conduct interviews to predict professionalism in applicants. COVID-19 has changed the way interviews are and will be conducted (Saxena et al). Online or virtual interview platforms are proliferating as a way to ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated August 8, 2022 by Emil Chuck, PhD
We would like to introduce Nathan M. Gartland, PharmD, the author of Pharm.D. To M.D. Please check out our book review here! When did you first decide to become a pharmacist? I was first introduced ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated June 22, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
Are you a pharmacist who is considering going to medical school? Or are you just curious about a pharmacist’s experience applying to medical school? If so, then we recommend Pharm.D. To M.D. By Nathan M. ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated June 22, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
This is a transcript of How to ACE Your Medical School Interview. You can access the full session here. Dr. Meng Yang: Hi everyone. And welcome to this webinar where Bemo and SDN will jointly ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated June 22, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
Now, for a limited period of time, borrowers may receive credit for past payments made on loans that would otherwise not qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. On Oct. 6, 2021, the U.S. Department of ... Read more
Lee Burnett
Updated June 22, 2022 by Lee Burnett
This is a transcript of the Ask Me Anything with a Podiatrist: Dr. Christina Pratt. We encourage you to watch the entire conversation here. Laura Turner: Okay, great. Well, I want to welcome everyone here to ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated June 22, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
Occupational therapists (OTs) help people of all ages improve their independence, safety, and function. In order to become an OT, you will need to obtain either a master’s degree or a doctorate degree. Two school ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated July 25, 2025 by Student Doctor Network
This is a transcript of the Ask Me Anything with the Endocrine Surgeon: Dr. Simon Holoubeck. We encourage you to watch the entire conversation here. We welcome you to this Ask Me Anything (AMA) live stream ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated August 16, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
Following our book review of The Doctor Will Be Late, we would like to introduce you to the family medicine physician and author behind it: Dr. Sarah Smith. She graciously agreed to be interviewed to ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated June 22, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
Have you ever wondered why the doctor is late? Have you been uncertain how to explain it to young children when in a waiting room? You are in luck then, as Sarah Smith, DO, has ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated June 22, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
High school is a time of uncertainty and promise, especially regarding the future. However for those of you who are interested in healthcare careers, then the first step is to do your research, plan, and ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated October 18, 2023 by Student Doctor Network
What does the life of a physical therapist entail? Dr. Caleb Mellinger, who is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), has graciously given us insight into his life and experiences as a DPT. When did ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated June 22, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
This is a transcript of the Ask Me Anything with DPT Students: Amber and Michael. We encourage you to watch the entire conversation here to learn about their experiences training to be physical therapists. We welcome ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated June 22, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
Are you a resident physician? A fully licensed and board-certified physician? If so, then you are already aware that this long journey is not easy nor is it linear. However, that doesn’t mean that you ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated October 18, 2023 by Student Doctor Network