5 Tips to Survive Your First Year of Medical School
As the CEO and Past President of a medical school with two U.S. campuses, I’ve ... Read more
Dr. David Lenihan, Ph.D., J.D., FRSM
Updated April 2, 2025 by Dr. David Lenihan, Ph.D., J.D., FRSM
Unlocking Financial Wellness: Strategic Financial Literacy Advice for Physicians
In the demanding world of medicine, where every day presents new challenges and sacrifices, financial ... Read more
Dr. Josh Lumbley
Updated March 26, 2025 by Dr. Josh Lumbley
2024 SJT Experience Survey: What to Expect with Casper and PREview
US medical school applicants are facing a changing landscape where situational judgment tests (SJTs) are ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated March 19, 2025 by Emil Chuck, PhD
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
Sylvie Stacy, MD, MPH
Updated March 12, 2025 by Sylvie Stacy, MD, MPH
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
Jade O. Norman, PA-S3, MHS and Taylor Edwards
Updated March 5, 2025 by Jade O. Norman, PA-S3, MHS and Taylor Edwards
The Importance of Internal Appeal Mechanisms
I’ve written before about the risks residents and fellows take by not utilizing the internal ... Read more
Greg Care
Updated February 27, 2025 by Greg Care
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
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated February 19, 2025 by Emil Chuck, PhD
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
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated February 12, 2025 by Emil Chuck, PhD
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
Kyle Magatelli
Updated February 12, 2025 by Kyle Magatelli
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.
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated June 2, 2025 by Emil Chuck, PhD
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
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated January 22, 2025 by Emil Chuck, PhD
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
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated January 16, 2025 by Emil Chuck, PhD
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
Dr. Kenton Allen
Updated January 8, 2025 by Dr. Kenton Allen
SDN’s Best of 2024
The Student Doctor Network (SDN) provides online resources to pre-health students and the health professional ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated January 2, 2025 by Emil Chuck, PhD
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
Shawn A. Hallett
Updated December 19, 2024 by Shawn A. Hallett
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
Laura Turner
Updated December 10, 2024 by Laura Turner
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
Laura Turner
Published 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
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated December 5, 2024 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Why Physicians Need to Buy Disability Insurance
As a physician, your greatest asset is not just your medical expertise but your ability ... Read more
Pattern Life
Updated November 20, 2024 by Pattern Life