Specialty Choices for Burned Out Medical Students
We’re increasingly hearing about physician burnout, with roughly 50% to 60% of doctors exhibiting signs ... Read more
Written by: Sylvie Stacy, MD, MPH
Published on: March 6, 2025
Meharry Physician Assistant Program: Advancing Health Equity
Meharry Medical College’s Physician Assistant Program is dedicated to advancing health equity by training diverse ... Read more
Written by: Jade O. Norman, PA-S3, MHS and Taylor Edwards
Published on: February 27, 2025
The Importance of Internal Appeal Mechanisms
I’ve written before about the risks residents and fellows take by not utilizing the internal ... Read more
Written by: Greg Care
Published on: February 20, 2025
2025 DAT Scoring Changes: What Pre-Dental Applicants Need to Know
Beginning in March 2025, the American Dental Association will implement a new scoring system for ... Read more
Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD
Published on: February 13, 2025
MDpas Pathway: African Traditions in Prehealth at CSLA
We willingly chose the Black coat to remind us that our approach to medicine and ... Read more
Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD
Published on: February 7, 2025
From Special Operations to Medical Operations
SOFtoSOM, Special Operations Forces to School of Medicine, is a 501(c)3 nonprofit focused on supporting ... Read more
Written by: Kyle Magatelli
Published on: January 29, 2025
The Time is Right: Prehealth Application Timelines
Research data on optimal health professional application timelines, including application prep, entrance exam timing, and secondary submission strategies.
Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD
Published on: January 22, 2025
Pharmapreneurship: Creating Your Career As a Pharmacist-Entrepreneur
Magaly Rodriguez de Bittner, PharmD, MS, FAPhA, FNAP is the Gyi Endowed Memorial Professor of ... Read more
Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD
Published on: January 16, 2025
Community College and Vocational Certifications for Prehealth Applicants
Higher education has seen a demographic shift, with more high school students or graduates taking ... Read more
Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD
Published on: January 10, 2025
Economic Pressure: A Silent Driver of Physician Burnout
Physician burnout is a critical issue impacting the healthcare system today, with far-reaching consequences for ... Read more
Written by: Dr. Kenton Allen
Published on: January 3, 2025
SDN’s Best of 2024
The Student Doctor Network (SDN) provides online resources to pre-health students and the health professional ... Read more
Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD
Published on: December 20, 2024
Bridging the Gap Between the Bench and Chairside: The DDS/PhD Pathway
Do you want to deliver oral health care and dive deeper into the mechanisms that ... Read more
Written by: Shawn A. Hallett
Published on: December 12, 2024
Understanding Accreditation: What Students Need to Know
For years, you’ve worked to perfect your application to medical school (or other health professional ... Read more
Written by: Laura Turner
Published on: December 5, 2024
SDN Turns 25: Launches Scholarship and Member Discounts
On December 1, 1999, the Student Doctor Network (SDN) launched as a grassroots, donor-supported platform ... Read more
Written by: Laura Turner
Published on: December 2, 2024
The Meaning of Life: Finding Insights in the Humanities
Generally, most health professionals thrive on being problem-solvers. When meeting patients, many professionals take on ... Read more
Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD
Published on: November 21, 2024
Why Physicians Need to Buy Disability Insurance
As a physician, your greatest asset is not just your medical expertise but your ability ... Read more
Written by: Pattern Life
Published on: November 14, 2024
Ask the Professional: University of Illinois Vet Med Master of Veterinary Science Program
Dr. María Juárez Byrd spoke with SDN about the University of Illinois Vet Med Master ... Read more
Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD
Published on: November 7, 2024
Practicing the Art of Reflection with a Prehealth Journal (or Podcast, or Online Blog)
This article focuses on reflective practices for health professional education and training. This advice can ... Read more
Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD
Published on: October 31, 2024
Q&A with Carle Illinois College of Medicine: Developing Innovation and Entrepreneurship as Health Professionals
In a previous article, I discussed the advantages engineering-trained applicants bring to the health professions. ... Read more
Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD
Published on: October 24, 2024