Dr. Jackée Clement, MD, is a family physician, founder of Good Journey Mental Health and Wellness, and author of A Medical Student Guide to a Stress-Free Life. She took some time to speak to SDN about ... Read more
Kyle Magatelli
Updated August 1, 2024 by Kyle Magatelli
For pre-veterinary students with a keen interest in research, pursuing a combined DVM/PhD program can open a world of opportunities at the intersection of veterinary medicine and scientific inquiry. This pathway not only equips graduates ... Read more
Megan Corbett, DVM, PhD
Updated July 18, 2024 by Megan Corbett, DVM, PhD
The 2024 summer blockbuster film Inside Out 2 explores the complex emotions that first hit teenagers during puberty. Briefly, the five original emotions (from the first movie in 2015) that define the behavior of childhood ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated July 9, 2024 by Emil Chuck, PhD
In honor of the Student Doctor Network’s 25th anniversary this year, we’ve reviewed the community forums, articles, and tools that SDN provides to find the best pieces of advice. Check out our collection of gems ... Read more
Laura Turner
Published June 27, 2024
Most medical students select a specialty based on their enjoyment of the clinical work for that field — the assessments, treatments, and procedures, or the disease states commonly treated. But these aspects are only a ... Read more
Sylvie Stacy, MD, MPH
Updated July 3, 2024 by Sylvie Stacy, MD, MPH
Whether it is an internship or a graduate school application, letters of recommendation are generally expected or required for all applicants to affirm your fit with the program and potential as a professional. Here are ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated July 3, 2024 by Emil Chuck, PhD
In the 2004 Tony-award-winning musical Avenue Q, Princeton, a recent college graduate (with an English degree from a prestigious university), searches to find a “purpose.” As he transitions between jobs with cheerful orchestration and backup ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated June 11, 2024 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Medical schools want to select students who are not only academically excellent but are also aligned with their mission and likely to thrive in their unique environments. Duet is a values-alignment assessment from Acuity Insights that ... Read more
Acuity Insights
Updated June 5, 2024 by Acuity Insights
Compilations like the MSAR, the ChooseDO, the VMSAR, or the ADEA DSE are essential tools to compare your application profile against historical trends, and I’ve given instructions previously on how to build your best school ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated May 30, 2024 by Emil Chuck, PhD
The reason why you invest so much in your professional education is the trust that the learning process will prepare you for your next career step. This plan is known as a curriculum, and unlike ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated May 22, 2024 by Emil Chuck, PhD
A recent decision out of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, Mares v. Miami Valley Hospital, is a new entry in the persistent confusion and debate about whether, in the eyes of the ... Read more
Greg Care
Updated May 15, 2024 by Greg Care
Since 2020, applicants for health professional programs have had to prepare for online and on-campus interview formats. While the public is focused on generative artificial intelligence’s impact, admissions teams benefit from technologies to engage and ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated May 8, 2024 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Dr. William Jacobson, dentist, dental school faculty, and author of the Clinical Dentistry Daily Reference Guide, spoke with the Student Doctor Network about his experiences working in community clinics and as a faculty member. Tell ... Read more
Kyle Magatelli
Updated May 1, 2024 by Kyle Magatelli
Dr. Frank L. Douglas, born in British Guiana (now Guyana) in 1943, overcame a challenging childhood marked by homelessness and hunger to excel academically and earn a Fulbright Scholarship to study at Lehigh University. Despite ... Read more
Sarah Brubaker
Updated May 1, 2024 by Sarah Brubaker
Residents and fellows in ACGME-accredited training programs know well that “Professionalism” is one of the six core competencies they are to develop during their training. As I have expressed in the past, though, professionalism is a ... Read more
Greg Care
Updated April 17, 2024 by Greg Care
One of the most important rules in medical or dental school admissions is to “apply early with your best possible, complete application.” The strongest applicants take this advice to heart, preparing their applications starting in ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated April 11, 2024 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Could you see yourself founding a club on campus? What about leading a group of your peers and gaining clinical experience? APSEA has what you are searching for! APSEA, the American Preventive Screening and Education ... Read more
APSEA
Updated April 9, 2024 by APSEA
Dr. Ryo Fujiwara is a Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) College of Pharmacy faculty member. He additionally serves as the Interim Director of Pipeline Programs. He recently spoke with the Student Doctor Network about his ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated March 28, 2024 by Emil Chuck, PhD
In 2023, AAMC revised the AAMC Premed Competencies to align with the PREview situational judgment test, incorporate changes in medical education after the COVID-19 pandemic, and emphasize the importance of embracing community diversity and inclusion ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated April 17, 2025 by Emil Chuck, PhD