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No matter what type of health professional school you are targeting, you will need to obtain letters of reference. Dr. Lisabetta Divita provides tips on getting the best letters possible.
Lisabetta Divita
Updated August 21, 2026 by Lisabetta Divita
Unhappy with your residency? Learn more about what it takes to switch specialties.
Elizabeth Losada
Updated June 27, 2022 by Elizabeth Losada
How can you avoid getting burned out during your educational career? Student Andrew Nguyen provides tips and suggestions from his fellow students.
Andrew Nguyen
Updated June 27, 2022 by Andrew Nguyen
How can you achieve success in medical school? Dr. Lisabetta Divita, a recent graduate, provides her tips and recommendations.
Lisabetta Divita
Updated August 21, 2026 by Lisabetta Divita
Your focus is getting into medical school, but what will you experience once you get there? Dr. Lisabetta Divita, a recent medical school graduate, describes life as a medical student.
Lisabetta Divita
Updated August 21, 2026 by Lisabetta Divita
Want to match with the residency position of your dreams? Jessica Freedman, MD offers tips for succeeding in a key step - the residency interview.
Jessica Freedman
Updated June 27, 2022 by Jessica Freedman
Pre-health advisors can be power hitters on your application team - learn what they can do for you and how to build a successful relationship.
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated June 27, 2022 by Emil Chuck, PhD
It's residency interview season. Learn strategies for residency interview success from the authors of The Successful Match.
Rajani Katta and Samir Desai
Updated June 27, 2022 by Rajani Katta and Samir Desai
Competition is tough for dermatology residency positions. Learn how to shine in an interview with University of Pennsylvania dermatology residency director Dr. William James.
Rajani Katta and Samir Desai
Updated June 27, 2022 by Rajani Katta and Samir Desai
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