With Match Week approaching, this is an exciting and hectic time. As you prepare for the next phase of your medical career, it is also important to understand legal issues involved in the Match®, administered ... Read more
James P. Holloway
Updated June 26, 2022 by James P. Holloway
Mind mapping is a brainstorming technique that facilitates visualizing a comprehensive overview of one’s life narrative, highlighting key personal strengths and demonstrating professional competencies. Consequently, it is a valuable tool for students preparing for personal ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated April 16, 2025 by Student Doctor Network
Valentine’s Day can be hard for med students, medical professionals, and their spouses because all the other couples are out and about with their special someone. Where is your special someone? Your “person” in the ... Read more
Allie Hutchison
Updated June 26, 2022 by Allie Hutchison
The residency application process is winding down for the current cycle. As this is my second season reviewing applications to my residency program as a resident, I’ve across some insight that I wished I had as ... Read more
AJ Brown
Updated June 26, 2022 by AJ Brown
The Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (or CARS) section of the MCAT is occasionally placed on the backburner by prospective medical students who are focused on learning (and relearning) the information necessary for success on ... Read more
Cassie Kosarek
Updated June 26, 2022 by Cassie Kosarek
Wondering if a career as a doctor would be a good fit for you? Already decided you want to apply to medical school, but not sure where to start? In order to help premedical students understand what ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated June 26, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
Updated November 15, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors and to update formatting. Substance abuse is not too high on the list of worries for many American medical students. However, recent ... Read more
Brian Wu
Updated June 26, 2022 by Brian Wu
Aside from long hours and lots of studying, the other guarantee in medical school is financial stress. Unless you are fortunate enough to have a spouse whose medical education is paid for and you have ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
This column has focused on the process faced by every medical student, especially third-years: learning the basics of clinical medicine while trying to choose which specialty is for them. This is not an easy task, ... Read more
Brent Schnipke
Updated June 26, 2022 by Brent Schnipke
Updated December 26, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors and technical formatting. Due to their complexity, residency caps don’t make for scintillating news. Outside the medical field – where the debate ... Read more
Brian Wu
Updated June 26, 2022 by Brian Wu
As a child, José Cavazos, MD-PhD, was a self-proclaimed “book rat”. So, it makes sense that his career path was clear after reading a book. “I stumbled into the literary work—meaning the autobiography—of Don Santiago ... Read more
Suzanne Barston
Updated June 26, 2022 by Suzanne Barston
Electronic medical records were an inevitable advancement. Paper filing could only go so far, and EMRs allowed the healthcare industry to simplify and automate clinical tasks for greater efficiency. Hospitals and practices throughout the world ... Read more
MaryAnn Stolgitis
Updated June 26, 2022 by MaryAnn Stolgitis
Recently, I rounded out a full decade as a professional admissions consultant, assisting candidates with residency and medical school applications. One thing I’ve noted over the last ten years is that, regrettably, many applicants repeat ... Read more
Michelle Finkel
Updated July 21, 2022 by Michelle Finkel
Studying for the MCAT exam can be daunting, and chances are, you’ve typed “How do I study for the MCAT exam?” or “What’s the best way to prepare for the MCAT exam?” into your search ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated June 26, 2022 by AAMC Staff
Being a pre-medical student means committing to a years-long process aimed at ultimately gaining admission to medical school. No matter how many years away you may currently be from applying, starting the new year with ... Read more
Cassie Kosarek
Updated June 26, 2022 by Cassie Kosarek
Updated December 8, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical and technical errors. The first key to success on the boards is using practice questions to develop your “hunch reflex.” If you’re a ... Read more
Patrick C. Beeman
Updated June 26, 2022 by Patrick C. Beeman
Dr. Khurram Mehtabdin and Dr. Omar Mirza are doctors by day, comic book creators by night. Their series, Zindan: The Last Ansaars, is the bestselling comic book in Pakistan through CFxComics. Since their 2014 debut, ... Read more
Christy Duan
Updated August 8, 2022 by Christy Duan
Happy New Year from Student Doctor Network! I have always loved the beginning of a new year. It’s a time to reflect on the past, look ahead to the future, find a fresh perspective on ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
The American Cancer Society estimated that in 2015, there were 1,658,370 new cases of cancer diagnosed in this country and some 589,430 deaths. These widespread numbers mean that whether a new doctor enters into general practice, oncology ... Read more
Brian Wu
Updated March 13, 2019 by Brian Wu