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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
For over 40 years, medical and dental school applicants have been asked to provide an ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated September 27, 2023 by Emil Chuck, PhD
In many literary epics, the protagonists’ journey is adversely affected by the weather or some ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated September 21, 2023 by Emil Chuck, PhD
The Student Doctor Network Student Advisory Council (SAC) today announced the 2023 awardees of their annual Advisor of the Year recognition. 2023 Undergraduate Advisor of the Year – Carol Robinson, Virginia Tech Carol Robinson serves as the Director of Health Professions Advising at Virginia Tech. She attended Sweet Briar College as an undergraduate, focusing […]
SDN Staff
Updated September 13, 2026 by SDN Staff
Dr. Alison “Ali” Thaler is an Assistant Professor of Neurology at Mount Sinai Hospital, where ... Read more
Laura Turner
Updated September 12, 2023 by Laura Turner
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