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What should you do if you feel your grades or MCAT score don't reflect your abilities? Dr. Jeremiah Fleenor discusses options for addressing these issues in medical school interviews.
Jeremiah Fleenor
Updated June 27, 2022 by Jeremiah Fleenor
Dr. Jeremiah Fleenor discusses why numerical measures - grades and test scores - are important to admissions committees.
Jeremiah Fleenor
Updated June 27, 2022 by Jeremiah Fleenor
Timur Durrani, MD, MPH, MBA is a Major in the U.S. Army Reserve and currently a medical toxicology fellow at UCSF.
Juliet Farmer
Updated June 27, 2022 by Juliet Farmer
In the 21st century, piracy is more common in cyberspace than on the high seas. What are the risks and consequences of using or selling counterfeit test prep materials? An SDN Report.
Helena Bachmann
Updated August 21, 2026 by Helena Bachmann
What does it take to make a successful match to Obstetrics and Gynecology? An interview with Dr. Eugene Toy, residency program director at The Methodist Hospital in Houston, TX.
Rajani Katta and Samir Desai
Updated June 27, 2022 by Rajani Katta and Samir Desai
Do students like this new model of medical education being delivered at A.T. Still University ... Read more
Juliet Farmer
Updated August 25, 2022 by Juliet Farmer
Are you considering pursuit of a joint degree? Learn more about joint degree options for medical students and factors to consider before diving into a dual degree program.
David Flynn
Updated June 10, 2023 by David Flynn
What do you need to do as you enter and go through college to increase your chances of medical school acceptance? Dr. Lisabetta Divita details how you can prepare for success.
Lisabetta Divita
Updated June 27, 2022 by Lisabetta Divita
The personal statement is one of the most challenging parts of a health professional school application. Dr. Jessica Freedman talks about the myths surrounding the personal statement.
Jessica Freedman
Updated June 27, 2022 by Jessica Freedman
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