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The Application Process: Why Apply Early
The application process for medical school begins earlier than the deadlines. Do you understand the importance of applying early?
Getting Into Residency: Part 2
Should you follow-up with programs after an interview? How do you pick someone to write your letter of recommendation? What is appropriate to discuss at your interview?
Career Spotlight: Nuclear Pharmacy
Nuclear pharmacy is a specialized practice area in pharmacy that involves compounding and dispensing radiopharmaceuticals … Read more
20 Questions: Harry Rosen, MD [Hospitalist, Author]
Dr. Harry Rosen was born in Israel and received his bachelor’s degree from California State … Read more
Natural Disasters: Staying Safe When In Harm’s Way
“This could be just as devastating if not more devastating than Katrina …” WDSU News … Read more
Can’t be a Doc: For Now (Interview Advice Column)
Another summer is upon us. As you enjoy the warm days and break from … Read more
20 Questions: Otha Myles, MD [Infectious Disease]
Otha Myles, M.D. is the Deputy Chief of Epidemiology and Threat Assessment at Walter Reed … Read more
20 Questions: Lawrence Terra, MD [Reproductive Endocrinology]
After starting out as a failed journalism major, Dr. Lawrence Terra wound up graduating … Read more
Health Care Policy and The Student Doctor: Gary LeRoy, MD
An SDN interview with family medicine leader, Gary LeRoy, MD. SDN: Gary, your resume is … Read more
Pre-Med Preparation: Getting Letters of Recommendation
In my last article for SDN, I addressed the importance of physician shadowing and … Read more
20 Questions: Lee C. Rogers, DPM, Diabetic Limb Salvage
Lee C. Rogers, DPM is the director of the Amputation Prevention Center at Broadlawns Medical … Read more
20 Questions: Ken Elder, O.D. [Optometry]
Born and raised in Niagara Falls, Ken Elder, O.D. graduated from the State University of … Read more
Essay Workshop 101: Lesson 3: Brainstorming
These exercises are more focused on finding the specific points and details that you will … Read more
Essay Workshop 101: Lesson 4: Question Specific Themes
Please select from the following common medical school topics: Why I Want to Be a … Read more
Sell, Sell, Sell! Investing for Healthcare Providers
“Never buy a plane or horses just out of residency!” said my soft-spoken attending, staring … Read more
Staying The Course: A Guide To Messing Up
Updated August 12, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors. As I … Read more
20 Questions: Dennis Stokes, MD, MPH, Pediatric Pulmonologist
Dr. Dennis C. Stokes is a Professor of Pediatrics and Chief of the Program in … Read more
Raves, Rollin’, & Roofies: Your Guide to Club Drugs
Updated December 8, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors. Scenario An … Read more
Special Master’s Program: Interview with Robert Banks, PhD
Dr. Robert Banks is a professor and course director of medical physiology in University of … Read more