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
Dr. John Mellinger offers his perspective on how balance success in medicine with a healthy life.
Crissey Tait
Updated June 23, 2022 by Crissey Tait
Medical school applications are physically, emotionally, and financially draining. It is completely natural to be disheartened if you are rejected on your first try. What’s next? You might re-evaluate your career goals, question everything, and ... Read more
Joel Butterly
Updated June 23, 2022 by Joel Butterly
Are wedding bells in your future? Here are some ideas to help you start your journey as a married medical student off right.
Student Doctor Network
Updated June 23, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
Applicants for medical, dental, and other professional programs often agonize over their personal statements, test scores, and resume, all the while giving minimal thought to letters of recommendation. It’s easy to overlook LORs because after ... Read more
Helen Yang
Updated August 23, 2022 by Helen Yang
The 2020 American Medical College Application Service® (AMCAS®) application will officially open on May 1, 2019, for those applicants planning to matriculate in 2020. If you are preparing to apply for the upcoming application cycle, ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated June 23, 2022 by AAMC Staff
Match Week is an important and unique part of each physician’s journey. It is the week during which fourth year medical students find out where they are going for their residency training. Up until this ... Read more
Adelle
Updated June 23, 2022 by Adelle
Most people know that becoming a physician is a long process, but the details for can sometimes be mysterious or hard to find. For those thinking about medicine—even if you are in high school—this is ... Read more
Renee Marinelli
Updated April 13, 2019 by Renee Marinelli
Even before the AMCAS and AACOMAS applications open in May, you can take steps to move your application process along. Since submitting your applications as early as possible may yield earlier interview invitations and acceptances, ... Read more
Cassie Kosarek
Updated June 23, 2022 by Cassie Kosarek
The power of public speaking is a profound thing, and one that adept researchers can use to both improve their experiments and advance their careers. Unfortunately, it’s also one that many scientists grossly neglect. Just ... Read more
Trevor C. Hunt
Updated June 23, 2022 by Trevor C. Hunt
Is it possible to find happiness after a disappointing Match? The resounding answer is YES! We’ll help you get from a place of defeat to one of acceptance, and even excitement, about what’s to come. ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 23, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
Ever wondered where Grey’s Anatomy writers get their medical stories? One significant source is current surgery residents participating in the Grey’s Anatomy Surgical Communication Fellowship. Intrigued? SDN recently interviewed the medical team for the show ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated August 23, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
Dr. Patricia (Tia) Powell is Director of the Montefiore Einstein Center for Bioethics, Director of the Einstein Cardozo Master of Science in Bioethics program, and Shoshanah Trachtenberg Frackman chair of biomedical ethics. She is also a Professor ... Read more
Christy Duan
Updated June 23, 2022 by Christy Duan
Zubin Damania, aka ZDoggMD, is a hospitalist and founder of Turntable Health, a direct primary care clinic in Las Vegas. He is known for his comedic sketches, parodies, and music videos about the healthcare system ... Read more
Guero
Updated June 23, 2022 by Guero
Attention Pre-dents! This is your go-to guide for everything you need to know about the Dental Admission Test (DAT) and how to study for it. While taking this monstrous test is a daunting task, I ... Read more
Kelsey Gwin
Updated July 18, 2023 by Kelsey Gwin
Med school admissions is a numbers game. Here’s how to increase your chances for the next time. If you got only rejection letters this application season, you might be thinking your dreams of attending med ... Read more
The Short Coat Podcast
Updated June 23, 2022 by The Short Coat Podcast
Dr. Krista Cira completed her pre-pharmacy studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and her Doctor of Pharmacy at Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Cira is a member of Kappa ... Read more
Sarah Lawrence
Updated June 23, 2022 by Sarah Lawrence
On Feb. 21, the AAMC hosted its fourth annual Virtual Fair where more than 9,000 students engaged with over 70 medical schools from across the United States and Canada, the Summer Health Professions Education Program ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated June 23, 2022 by AAMC Staff
See a problem, solve a problem Think of an inventor. What comes to mind? The quirky lone genius, coming up with a blockbuster device that will save the world? The Avengers‘ Tony Stark in a cave ... Read more
The Short Coat Podcast
Updated June 23, 2022 by The Short Coat Podcast