How to Choose Extracurriculars as a Premedical Student
You may have heard that there’s a “perfect formula” of undergraduate extracurricular activities sought by ... Read more
Cassie Kosarek
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Writing That Personal Statement
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Why You Might Want to Wait to Apply to Med School
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You and your spouse are investing a significant amount of time, energy, and money into ... Read more
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Q&A with Ms. Carolann Curry, Reference and Outreach Librarian
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What Occupational Therapy School is Really Like
Where to Begin? Students seeking a career in occupational therapy may be unsure of where ... Read more
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Updated July 11, 2022 by Caitlin Dobson
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Updated June 26, 2022 by Gloria Onwuneme
What’s Causing This Persistent Cough?
A 75-year-old female presents with a two-year history of a persistent cough and fatigue. The ... Read more
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The Secondary Application: Bragging vs. Confidence
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