The Pre-Medical Glossary (2021-2022)
The SDN Pre-Medical Student Glossary was updated December 19, 2021. Welcome to the official SDN … Read more
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How to Work with Pre-Health Advisors and Committees
Pre-health advisors can be power hitters on your application team – learn what they can do for you and how to build a successful relationship.
The Successful Match: Getting into Dermatology
Competition is tough for dermatology residency positions. Learn how to shine in an interview with University of Pennsylvania dermatology residency director Dr. William James.
Residency Match Success: Lessons Learned
What can medical students do to improve their chances of matching at the program of their choice? Jessica Freedman, MD, provides hints and tips.
Caribbean Medical Schools: A Good Option?
Should you consider applying to a Caribbean medical school? Dr. Jessica Freedman details what you need to know when considering this option.
The Successful Match: Interview with Dr. Marianne Green
An interview with Dr. Marianne Green, an expert on the views of program directors and the relative importance of residency selection criteria.
Medical School Admissions: Lessons Learned
Keys to make your application stand out from the crowd.
The Application Process: Why Apply Early
The application process for medical school begins earlier than the deadlines. Do you understand the importance of applying early?
Getting Into Residency: Part 2
Should you follow-up with programs after an interview? How do you pick someone to write your letter of recommendation? What is appropriate to discuss at your interview?
Getting Into Residency: Part 1
You were able to get into medical school so you think it will be the … Read more
The Successful Match: The Importance of Mentoring
In researching our book, we asked applicants what they found most difficult about … Read more
Pre-Med Preparation: The Importance of Physician Shadowing
Physician shadowing, in my opinion, is one of the best extracurricular activities in which a … Read more
Special Master’s Program: Interview with Robert Banks, PhD
 Dr. Robert Banks is a professor and course director of medical physiology in University of … Read more