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Twenty questions interview with MAJ Kendall Mower. He currently serves as a comprehensive dentist in the U.S. Army, deployed to Iraq in support of Operation New Dawn.
Laura Turner
Updated August 14, 2022 by Laura Turner
Regardless of the health profession you hope to enter, conducting lab research will enhance your application. Learn how admissions committees view research experience and how to get it.
Ashley Carter
Updated August 21, 2026 by Ashley Carter
Do you have a distorted or realistic view of your competencies and how they will be perceived by admissions committees? Part 3 of a series.
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated June 27, 2022 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Dr. Gurpreet S. Khurana is a dentist in private practice and the author of Student Doctor Network Dental Admissions Guide.
Laura Turner
Updated August 21, 2026 by Laura Turner
What are the characteristics of successful health professionals? How can you evaluate the strengths and weaknesses in your skills? Part two of a six part series.
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated June 27, 2022 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Dr. Yvonne Thornton was the first African-American woman board certified in maternal-fetal medicine and a Pulitzer-prize nominated author.
Juliet Farmer
Updated June 27, 2022 by Juliet Farmer
What factors are most important to residency program directors when deciding who to interview and rank? Jessica Freedman, MD breaks down the results of the NRMP survey.
Jessica Freedman
Updated June 27, 2022 by Jessica Freedman
Think that great grades = great doctor? In the 21st century, success will require you build competencies that you can apply to evolving technology. Part one of a six part series.
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated June 27, 2022 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Many medical students choose to participate in an international elective as part of their education. Dr. Alison Hayward provides tips for making your international experience as success.
Lee Burnett
Updated August 21, 2026 by Lee Burnett
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