What An Occupational Therapist Does
Despite growing knowledge of the field of occupational therapy, there is still much that is … Read more
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Medical School
At this stage in my career, I have finished the pre-clinical portion of my journey. … Read more
Q&A with Dr. Maria Vasquez, Specialty Pharmacist
Dr. Maria Vasquez completed her undergraduate studies in biochemistry and earned her Doctor of Pharmacy … Read more
Pregnant in MS1: Tackling Medical School While Growing a Tiny Human
There is no good time to have a baby. This is especially true in the … Read more
How Success and Resilience Intertwine In A Medical Career (And Life)
Sometimes it’s easy to assume that only those students with perfect transcripts, superior GPAs, and … Read more
How Healthcare Payments Work From The Physician’s Perspective
The system in which physicians are paid for their services can be confusing. Unlike other … Read more
A Guide to Pets During Medical School and Residency
Pets can be wonderfully rewarding companions. In fact, psychological and physical benefits in humans have … Read more
Conference Confidential: Insider Tips and Strategies for Success
​Conferences are to medicine as trade shows are to business. Love them or hate them, … Read more
How To Use SDN Wisely While Applying To Medical School
I can vividly remember going through the medical school application process approximately three years ago. … Read more
Why Some Residency Applicants Don’t Match
Few days have a more profound impact on the lives of physicians in the United … Read more
When Times Get Tough: Focusing On The Positive In Dental School
Updated July 22, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors. I’m tired. … Read more
Alphabet Soup: Making Sense of Nursing Degrees
Nursing is a career that has well-defined levels of advancement, but for a medical student … Read more
Making Friends in Medical School
During my wedding reception when the dance floor was full, multi-colored lights were flashing, and … Read more
How To Get OT Observation Hours
Observation hours are not only a requirement of becoming an occupational therapist, but also an … Read more
More Great Summer Reads For Aspiring Physicians
With summer just around the corner, it’s time for the AAMC’s annual list of book … Read more
Pros and Cons of Applying to International Medical Schools for US Medical Students
Explore international medical schools as an alternative pathway for US students, offering diverse clinical experiences, cultural insights, but consider costs and residency challenges.
The Art of Writing Abstracts
Abstracts are an essential currency of research, especially for students and early career scientists. They … Read more
The Male Medical Spouse
The demographics of medicine are changing. Almost half of all graduating medical students are now … Read more
What To Do If You Are Waitlisted For Medical School
Being placed on the waitlist for medical school can feel disheartening. After working so hard … Read more
SDN Editorial Board Accepting Applications For New Members
SDN strives to publish quality feature articles as a resource that supports our mission to … Read more