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Dentist Q&A

20 Questions: William Jacobson, DMD, MPH

Dr. William Jacobson, dentist, dental school faculty, and author of the Clinical Dentistry Daily Reference ... Read more

Kyle Magatelli

Updated May 1, 2024 by Kyle Magatelli

Physician Q&A

20 Questions: Frank Douglas, PhD, MD, Neuroendocrinologist

Dr. Frank L. Douglas, born in British Guiana (now Guyana) in 1943, overcame a challenging ... Read more

Sarah Brubaker

Updated May 1, 2024 by Sarah Brubaker

Residency and The Match

The Slippery Concept of “Professionalism” in Residency is a Problem

Residents and fellows in ACGME-accredited training programs know well that “Professionalism” is one of the ... Read more

Greg Care

Updated April 17, 2024 by Greg Care

Medical and dental school application process marathon

Pre-Medical

Training for the Marathon: SDN Resources to Submit Your Best Application

One of the most important rules in medical or dental school admissions is to “apply ... Read more

Emil Chuck, PhD

Updated April 11, 2024 by Emil Chuck, PhD

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New study suggests link between Casper scores and MCAT performance

Future doctors are tested on critical thinking and problem-solving in admissions exams. Applicants with strong critical thinking and analytical reasoning skills on the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) may perform better on the Acuity Insights Casper situational judgment test (SJT). The 2023 Student Doctor Network/Student Doctor Network (SDN/SDN) Situational Judgment Test Experience Survey revealed […]