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Abstract: At the time of this interview, Dr. Sean Rogers was a graduating third-year family ... Read more
Katherine Rodriguez
Updated April 14, 2026 by Katherine Rodriguez
Abstract: In this personal essay, a free clinic physician describes how he turned to fiction ... Read more
Shantanu Rai, MD
Updated April 14, 2026 by Shantanu Rai, MD
Abstract: Dr. Mounir Haurani, a vascular surgeon, reflects on why vascular surgery represents both a ... Read more
Dr. Mounir J Haurani
Updated April 14, 2026 by Dr. Mounir J Haurani
Abstract: This review evaluates three approaches to using MCAT scores in medical school admissions for ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated April 14, 2026 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Abstract: Captain Haley Davis, DVM, a 2020 graduate of the Virginia–Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, ... Read more
Alexander Salas
Updated August 23, 2026 by Alexander Salas
Introduction If you applied to medical, dental, or veterinary school, raise your hand if you ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated May 5, 2026 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Abstract: Medical school admissions interviews come in several formats, each requiring a slightly different preparation ... Read more
Jelena Smiljkovic
Updated May 5, 2026 by Jelena Smiljkovic
Abstract: In a wide-ranging conversation, Dr. Joshua DeJong, an Army pediatrician and Fellow of the ... Read more
Dr. Joseph Arrington
Updated April 14, 2026 by Dr. Joseph Arrington
Pre-DentalPre-HealthPre-MedicalPre-Occupational TherapyPre-OptometryPre-PharmacyPre-Physical TherapyPre-PodiatryPre-PsychologyPre-Veterinary
The admissions process can feel overwhelming. Applications, with personal statements, letters of recommendation, deadlines, interviews, ... Read more
Heidi Fuchs
Updated May 5, 2026 by Heidi Fuchs
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