Observation hours are not only a requirement of becoming an occupational therapist, but also an important part of professional development and education. Observation hours typically are an experience therapy programs require to evaluate whether the ... Read more
Brittany Ferri
Updated June 17, 2019 by Brittany Ferri
With summer just around the corner, it’s time for the AAMC’s annual list of book recommendations for any student interested in pursuing a career in medicine. We narrowed this summer’s list down to 10 powerful ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated June 23, 2022 by AAMC Staff
Explore international medical schools as an alternative pathway for US students, offering diverse clinical experiences, cultural insights, but consider costs and residency challenges.
Cassie Kosarek
Updated April 30, 2025 by Cassie Kosarek
Abstracts are an essential currency of research, especially for students and early career scientists. They are the ticket to entry for conferences and symposiums, and the strength of your abstract directly impacts the amount of ... Read more
Trevor C. Hunt
Updated June 23, 2022 by Trevor C. Hunt
The demographics of medicine are changing. Almost half of all graduating medical students are now female, which means that our medical communities are seeing more and more male spouses and partners of female physicians. Dual-physician ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated January 7, 2020 by Amy Rakowczyk
Being placed on the waitlist for medical school can feel disheartening. After working so hard through the application and prepping for interviews, a waitlist decision can make even the best applicants question their chances for ... Read more
Renee Marinelli
Updated August 23, 2022 by Renee Marinelli
SDN strives to publish quality feature articles as a resource that supports our mission to help build a diverse doctor workforce. To further this goal, Student Doctor Network is seeking members to join the SDN ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated June 23, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
I was recently asked to speak to students at my former medical school and give advice on succeeding in the clinical years of medical school and the residency application process. In speaking with them, the ... Read more
Kara Hessel
Updated June 23, 2022 by Kara Hessel
Updated August 26, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors. I’m sure this isn’t the most typical or popular of opinions on this forum, but I wanted to discuss some points that ... Read more
wkabenga
Updated June 23, 2022 by wkabenga
Save time and money on your student loans Congratulations, new veterinary doctors! It’s time to celebrate graduation! It’s also the best time to get your student loan repayment plan in motion. If you borrowed ... Read more
Tony Bartels
Updated June 23, 2022 by Tony Bartels
I sit here and write this article after a long day of rotation in the intensive care unit as a student pharmacist. I have spent the majority of my day reviewing electronic medical records, observing ... Read more
Tess Calcagno
Updated June 23, 2022 by Tess Calcagno
Medical school is a costly undertaking. The American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) reports the average cost of a United States Allopathic medical school (private vs. public and resident vs. non-resident student). These figures include ... Read more
Emily Millet
Updated June 23, 2022 by Emily Millet
I’m in my home stretch (last week!) of officially being in medical school. I’ve done the harrowing work, the hours of endless studying and long days at the hospital. At this point as I look ... Read more
Adelle
Updated June 23, 2022 by Adelle
When you ask little kids what they want to be when they grow up, one of the common answers is: “I want to be a doctor!” There’s just something about this occupation that draws people ... Read more
Mark Neal
Updated June 23, 2022 by Mark Neal
This article is going to be a conglomerate of other things I’ve written, which are in somewhat disjointed places; I’ve linked to the original articles below, where relevant. My goal is to collect these thoughts ... Read more
Brent Schnipke
Updated June 23, 2022 by Brent Schnipke
Since you’ve committed to applying to medical school, it’s time to choose which schools you would potentially want to attend. This can be daunting. There are novels of information and statistics on each medical school, ... Read more
Surya Gourneni
Updated June 23, 2022 by Surya Gourneni
As an undergraduate student, one of your big decisions is choosing your major. And as someone interested in a career in medicine, you may feel even more pressure to pick the right area of study ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated June 23, 2022 by AAMC Staff
As you transition from being a premedical student to a bonafide medical student, it quickly becomes obvious that medical school in no way mirrors undergraduate education. Sure, some things are familiar—like going to class and ... Read more
Cassie Kosarek
Updated June 23, 2022 by Cassie Kosarek
Orthopaedic surgery is a specialty that has an intense reputation. It’s known for being competitive, for having a grueling training process and incredibly arduous schedule, and for requiring a good deal of personal sacrifice in ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated February 19, 2026 by Amy Rakowczyk