You have worked hard through college, medical school, and your residency. Now you can see the light at the end of the tunnel – moving into practice as a physician, no longer as a supervised ... Read more
William Burnett
Updated November 27, 2022 by William Burnett
Attend the Borrow Better webinar on Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at 5 pm PT / 8 pm ET and learn steps you can take as a student to borrow less in veterinary school and reduce ... Read more
Laura Turner
Updated June 22, 2022 by Laura Turner
Dr. Jossie Carreras Tartak is a physician currently completing her residency in Emergency Medicine at Boston’s Massachusetts General Hospital. A native of Puerto Rico, she attended New York University’s Stern School of Business as an ... Read more
Laura Turner
Updated June 22, 2022 by Laura Turner
Today, the stakes are higher than ever to absorb as much information as possible during med school. Passing exams is great, but we need to be ready when we’re called into action — as many ... Read more
Mark Heslin
Updated August 24, 2020 by Mark Heslin
This year, the Match will be unlike any other. Virtual Match. Programs are already gearing up. How are they going to showcase their programs and interview prospective applicants? Applicants are likewise venturing into new territory—how ... Read more
Fred Fishback
Updated August 8, 2022 by Fred Fishback
By Esther Landhuis. Originally published in the San Francisco Chronicle on August 13, 2020. Republished with permission. As the coronavirus swept into Detroit this spring, Wayne State University junior Skye Taylor noticed something striking. On ... Read more
Esther Landhuis
Updated June 22, 2022 by Esther Landhuis
The function of Twitter is evolving. Since its launch in 2006, Twitter has been recognized as a one-stop-shop for the latest news, pop culture happenings, and now, viral Tik Tok videos. Many users who practice ... Read more
Emefah Loccoh BS, LaShyra Nolen BS, Adaira Landry MD MEd
Updated August 11, 2020 by Emefah Loccoh BS, LaShyra Nolen BS, Adaira Landry MD MEd
Join the VIN Foundation in collaboration with the Student Doctor Network (SDN) and the American Pre-Veterinary Medical Association (APVMA) in learning how you can Apply Smarter to veterinary school in the age of COVID. The ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated June 22, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
This application cycle, many healthcare professional school applications have been affected by COVID-19. Many professions have dropped official transcript requirements, altered the interview process, and changed the requirements for prerequisite coursework. Notably, many future healthcare ... Read more
Dr. Jasmine Marcus, PT, DPT, CSCS
Updated June 22, 2022 by Dr. Jasmine Marcus, PT, DPT, CSCS
Classes will be starting soon, but for many students, the COVID-19 pandemic may have resulted in a virtual component still remaining. Many medical schools are also adopting a hybrid (virtual and in-person) delivery of content. ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated June 22, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
Originally published on Kaiser Health News on July 13, 2020 James “Mike” Anderson was a hospital employee in suburban Philadelphia with a low-profile though critical job: changing air filters in COVID patients’ rooms. By late ... Read more
Melissa Bailey and Christina Jewett
Updated August 25, 2022 by Melissa Bailey and Christina Jewett
Although it sounds like something a werewolf may do, “moonlighting” is actually a way to earn extra cash outside of your primary job. Moonlighting is especially common across medicine where the demand for services outweighs ... Read more
Benjamin Shapiro
Published July 2, 2020
Most medical professionals enter healthcare because they want to help and care for those in need. Early on, I recognized that I had a passion for many aspects of dental care and knew this field ... Read more
Dr. Ania Mohelicki
Published June 25, 2020
Originally published on KHN.org on June 11, 2020 Dr. Christopher Travis, an intern in obstetrics-gynecology, has cared for patients with COVID-19 and performed surgery on women suspected of having the coronavirus. But the patient who ... Read more
Stephanie Stephens
Updated June 18, 2020 by Stephanie Stephens
SDN strives to publish high-quality feature articles to serve as a resource for our membership and visitors. Our vision in providing these articles is to democratize the academic admissions process in order to ensure a ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated June 22, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
There’s a common misconception that nonclinical careers are suitable only for mid- to late-career physicians with ample clinical experience. In fact, there are many opportunities for physicians of all types and career stages outside of ... Read more
Sylvie Stacy, MD, MPH
Updated June 22, 2022 by Sylvie Stacy, MD, MPH
As you move along your journey to become a medical professional, eventually you are going to come across issues that will require the services of a legal professional. Just as patients should not mistake a ... Read more
William Burnett
Updated August 8, 2022 by William Burnett
Medical students, residents, and other health professional students are running into significant issues as they attempt to complete their licensing exams, which are required for them to progress into practice. On April 23, 2020, the ... Read more
Laura Turner
Updated June 22, 2022 by Laura Turner
Defining who is considered an underrepresented minority (URM), the frequent obstacles they face, and how we can combat these issues in order to create more inclusive and diverse healthcare systems. The demand for qualified healthcare ... Read more
Caylen Bost
Updated August 8, 2022 by Caylen Bost