Recently SDN member medinquirer noted that it’s common for premed students to learn about medicine through shadowing, volunteering, working in related fields, etc. But surely, said medinquirer in his post, there are things you don’t ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated March 12, 2019 by Student Doctor Network
Student Doctor Network
Updated June 26, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
What is the Undifferentiated Medical Student podcast? Give us an intro. TUMS is an interview-based podcast about choosing a medical specialty and planning a career in medicine. Many medical students feel lost when it comes ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated June 26, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
One thing most people will agree that medical education and parenthood have in common is that they are both challenging and incredibly demanding in regards to time and energy. And yet for many students, the ... Read more
Brian Wu
Updated June 26, 2022 by Brian Wu
As a first-year medical student, I lived near a veterinary program. The comparison often made—by both med and vet students, as well as community members—was that med students studied humans, whereas vet students studied everything ... Read more
Tess Woodring
Updated March 12, 2019 by Tess Woodring
Even the most confident and competent students feel anxiety as Match Week approaches: “What if I don’t match?” While most medical students will match to a residency position on Match Day, for around 1000 residency ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated August 3, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
If you’re applying to medical school this year, you’re probably starting to think about what school you’d like to attend. Many students are encouraged to apply broadly, and on average, applicants apply to 16 medical ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated June 26, 2022 by AAMC Staff
In an ideal world, your first attempt at applying to medical school would also be your last. You would apply, receive several interview invitations, and at least one acceptance letter. However, for many medical school ... Read more
Cassie Kosarek
Updated June 26, 2022 by Cassie Kosarek
Student Doctor Network
Updated April 16, 2025 by Student Doctor Network
What is DocThoughts? Give us an intro. DocThoughts is a media platform that interviews thought leaders in medicine and produces 5-minute films. DocThoughts gives the healthcare community an insider’s perspective on topics that you won’t ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated June 26, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
It’s almost here! The day you’ve been waiting for! Before we talk about how to get yourself prepared for this momentous day, let’s reflect back and acknowledge all the hurdles you’ve already jumped over to ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
Dress like an intern, not a hipster, not an executive When I was in first-year medicine I had my ears pierced and grew my hair out. I went to attend a surgery and showed up ... Read more
Michael Mehlman
Updated March 12, 2019 by Michael Mehlman
Student Doctor Network
Updated April 16, 2025 by Student Doctor Network
Central to the skillset of every physician is the differential diagnosis; this is the process by which new patients are evaluated to establish the most likely diagnosis. Similarly, the first clinical year of medical school ... Read more
Brent Schnipke
Updated February 28, 2019 by Brent Schnipke
I knew residency was going to be hard. I had anticipated the long hours, weeks in a row without a two-day weekend (which, in an attempt to see the glass as half full, I have ... Read more
Megan Riddle
Updated June 26, 2022 by Megan Riddle
Reposted from here with permission. As a medical student, I always carry naloxone in my backpack. Naloxone is the antidote for opioid overdoses, and is readily available at most pharmacies in Boston. My medical school, ... Read more
Jawad Husain
Updated June 26, 2022 by Jawad Husain
I am getting restless hearing about what may or may not happen to the Affordable Care Act. And I am worried about the 18 to 22 million Americans who currently receive coverage through it. As ... Read more
Sumanth Kaja
Updated June 26, 2022 by Sumanth Kaja
As I enter the thick of studying for board exams, I’m reminded even more every day to stay calm, grounded, and keep my head clear. This is the last semester of my pre-clinical education (I ... Read more
Adelle
Updated June 26, 2022 by Adelle
Ding. The ring of a bell emanates from invisible speakers overhead, and the pre-med waltz begins. Immediately, a hallway of med school hopefuls grab the laminated neon sheets hanging on the doors in front of ... Read more
Emanuel Grant
Updated June 26, 2022 by Emanuel Grant