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Research, applicant guidance, and first-person perspectives from across the health professions.
Dear Aspiring Physicians: I have been a long-time observer, educator, and supporter of physicians and ... Read more
Elizabeth Ross, DPT, MMSc, ACC
Updated November 27, 2023 by Elizabeth Ross, DPT, MMSc, ACC
SDN had the opportunity to speak to Aaron Chambers about his journey as a podiatrist ... Read more
Chivas Owle
Updated November 22, 2023 by Chivas Owle
Emelia Sam, DDS is a former clinical associate professor of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery at Howard ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated November 27, 2023 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Applicants greatly rely on the perspective of peers who are a few years further along ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated November 6, 2023 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Bethaney Fehrenkamp, PhD is a reproductive immunologist focused on infant and maternal health. She is ... Read more
Laura Turner
Updated December 10, 2023 by Laura Turner
We previously discussed how study abroad opportunities could give future physicians better insights into global ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated October 17, 2023 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Bob Rarig, Ph.D. (he/him/his) is the Program Director for the Temple College of Science and ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated August 21, 2026 by Emil Chuck, PhD
The ascent of Situational Judgment Tests (SJTs) in admissions, including Casper and AAMC PREview, has ... Read more
Laura Turner
Updated April 17, 2025 by Laura Turner
For pre-medical students, gaining clinical hours and direct exposure to the work of physicians is ... Read more
Kyle Magatelli
Updated October 6, 2023 by Kyle Magatelli
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