Six Steps to Help You Pass Your Shelf Exams
Follow these six steps to achieve Shelf Exam success
ExamGuru
Updated June 26, 2022 by ExamGuru
The Student Doctor Network
A non-profit educational organization: Free school research, application guidance, and moderated forums since 1999.
Application resources
Browse profession articles
Read profession guides and experiences from students and professionals.
Compare schools
Research school requirements, costs, and interview experiences.
Track medical school applications
Track MD and DO applications with CycleTrack. Sign-in required.
Read interview feedback
Read school-specific experiences and questions from past applicants.
Latest articles
How Test Prep Prepares Me To Be An Effective Physician
Before medical school, the dream of becoming a physician involves helping people and curing disease. ... Read more
Universal Notes
Updated August 21, 2026 by Universal Notes
Managing Anxiety on Test Day
Taking the MCAT can be a nerve-wracking experience. In fact, many students develop significant test ... Read more
Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Updated June 26, 2022 by Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
What Students Should Know About Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Programs—Part Two: SMP Students
In Part One of this series, we discussed post-baccalaureate pre-medical programs for career-changers (i.e. those who have ... Read more
Cassie Kosarek
Updated August 21, 2026 by Cassie Kosarek
Managing Bipolar Disorder in Medical School
Two days before interviewing at the medical school I now attend, I couldn’t get out ... Read more
Emily Forest
Updated August 11, 2025 by Emily Forest
How My Research Degree Taught Me I’m Not a Surgeon
Recognizing the connection between lab work and surgery What surprised me the most during my ... Read more
Michael Mehlman
Updated June 26, 2022 by Michael Mehlman
Expectations: Defining What You Can Expect With Your Spouse
Updated September 6, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors. Expectations. The ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
How Nontraditional Students Can Best Position Themselves When Applying to Med School
A friend of mine studied film in college and subsequently found himself working as a ... Read more
Ryan Hickey
Updated August 21, 2026 by Ryan Hickey
A Portrait of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Central to the skillset of every physician is the differential diagnosis; this is the process ... Read more
Brent Schnipke
Updated February 28, 2019 by Brent Schnipke
Free advising
Donations, grants, and sponsorships help SDN keep advising free.
