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How to Write an Effective Post-Interview Thank You Letter
Quick Answer: A post-interview thank you letter for medical school should be sent within 24 ... Read more
William Kollmer
Updated October 27, 2025 by William Kollmer
5 Steps to Take If You Are Fired From Your Residency Program
No matter where you are in your residency training, a dismissal (or suspension, non-renewal, non-promotion, ... Read more
Greg Care
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SDN Student Advisory Council Announces 2022 Advisor of the Year Awardees
The Student Doctor Network Student Advisory Council today announced the awardees of their inaugural Advisor ... Read more
Laura Turner
Updated June 20, 2022 by Laura Turner
Treating Trans Patients: What You Need to Know
Recently, The Florida Health Department issued guidance intended to prohibit both “social gender transition” and ... Read more
Soren Estvold, MD, MPH
Updated June 22, 2022 by Soren Estvold, MD, MPH
How do I handle a waiver request with the NRMP?
Most people who have obtained a residency or fellowship position can breathe a sigh of ... Read more
Greg Care
Updated August 16, 2022 by Greg Care
Improving the Process of Healthcare Delivery
Evidence-based medicine is the application of a rigorous scientific standard in the practice of a ... Read more
Samuel Williams, MD
Updated June 22, 2022 by Samuel Williams, MD
SDN completes inaugural Undergraduate Medical Accelerator Program
SDN partnered with Oklahoma University-Tulsa University School of Community Medicine and Tulsa Community College to present seminar on medical school admissions for community college students On Saturday, April 23, 2022, students from Tulsa Community College gathered in-person and online to learn about the process of applying to medical school. Laura Turner, Executive Director and Emil […]
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Updated September 13, 2026 by SDN Staff
Finding Undergraduate Research
Getting research experience in your undergraduate years is not only beneficial for applying to medical ... Read more
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