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
Are Sub-Internships Beneficial?
I was recently asked to speak to students at my former medical school and give … Read more
Perspective From a Student Who Left Medical School
Updated August 26, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors. I’m sure … Read more
First Student Loan Steps for Veterinary Graduates
Save time and money on your student loans Congratulations, new veterinary doctors! It’s time to … Read more
PharmD to MD: How to Make the Switch in Pharmacy School
I sit here and write this article after a long day of rotation in the … Read more
The Cost of Applying to Medical School
Medical school is a costly undertaking. The American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) reports the … Read more
The Power of Positivity
I’m in my home stretch (last week!) of officially being in medical school. I’ve done … Read more
5 Ways to Prepare Your Mindset for Medical School
When you ask little kids what they want to be when they grow up, one … Read more
The Complete Guide to Choosing A Specialty
This article is going to be a conglomerate of other things I’ve written, which are … Read more
How To Choose Which Medical Schools To Apply To
Since you’ve committed to applying to medical school, it’s time to choose which schools you … Read more
How To Choose The Best Premed Major
As an undergraduate student, one of your big decisions is choosing your major. And as … Read more
5 Tips for Surviving Medical School
As you transition from being a premedical student to a bonafide medical student, it quickly … Read more
What Is An Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Really Like?
Orthopaedic surgery is a specialty that has an intense reputation. It’s known for being competitive, … Read more
Don’t Let Your Goals Steal Your Soul: Dr. John Mellinger Discusses Balance and Self-Care in Medicine
Dr. John Mellinger offers his perspective on how balance success in medicine with a healthy life.
How to Avoid Rejection…Again: The Reapplicant’s Guide
Medical school applications are physically, emotionally, and financially draining. It is completely natural to be … Read more
10 Wedding Registry Ideas for Medical Students
Are wedding bells in your future? Here are some ideas to help you start your journey as a married medical student off right.
Strategies To Obtain Strong Letters of Recommendations
Applicants for medical, dental, and other professional programs often agonize over their personal statements, test … Read more
Preparing Letters of Evaluation for the 2020 AMCAS® Application
The 2020 American Medical College Application Service® (AMCAS®) application will officially open on May 1, … Read more
Match Week In Review | Chronicles of a Med Student
Match Week is an important and unique part of each physician’s journey. It is the … Read more