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Research, applicant guidance, and first-person perspectives from across the health professions.

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Physician Q&A

20 Questions: Dr. John Geyman, Family Medicine

John Geyman, MD shares his views on the profession, primary care, and the state of health care in the United States.

Juliet Farmer

Updated August 21, 2026 by Juliet Farmer

Pharmacy (PharmD)

Getting the Most Out of Your Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences

Dr. Barb Kasper and Dr. Sarah Lawrence share tips to help students get the most out of their APPE rotations.

Sarah Lawrence

Updated February 27, 2019 by Sarah Lawrence

Physician Q&A

20 Questions: Dr. Maggie Kozel

Pediatrician Maggie Kozel discusses her journey in and out of medicine.

Juliet Farmer

Updated August 21, 2026 by Juliet Farmer

Pre-Medical

Medical School Application Secondary Essays

What are medical school secondary essays? Why are they important? Dr. Jessica Freedman answers common questions about secondaries.

Jessica Freedman

Updated August 21, 2026 by Jessica Freedman

Pre-Medical

Medical Admissions Process: Reflections from a Student’s Perspective

The medical admissions process is stressful, but this student had a reflective take on it. Based on your experience, what are your thoughts?

Alex Cole

Updated August 21, 2026 by Alex Cole

Physician Q&A

20 Questions: Richard A. Sheff, MD, Author, Family Medicine

Dr. Richard A. Sheff is a family physician, healthcare consultant, and author of Doctor Confidential: Secrets Behind the Veil.

Juliet Farmer

Updated June 27, 2022 by Juliet Farmer

Pre-Medical

What Will You Do If You Don’t Get Into Medical School?

Dr. Jeremiah Fleenor discusses strategies for answering the question, "What will you do if you don't get into medical school?", as well as how to strengthen your application for future application cycles.