So far, the vast majority of the undergrads I’ve trained during my research career have been premed students. With the numerous personal and professional advantages an in-depth research experience can provide, and how a successful ... Read more
David Oppenheimer
Updated June 26, 2022 by David Oppenheimer
Joseph Kinnarney, DMV came to this year’s UC Davis Pre-Health Conference with one goal in mind: to “encourage great new minds to go into the veterinary profession”. With a keynote presentation entitled “Helping Animals and ... Read more
Suzanne Barston
Updated March 16, 2019 by Suzanne Barston
What You Should Know is an ongoing series covering a range of informational topics relevant to current and future healthcare professionals. The numbers alone make it a significant issue: as of 2015, 23 states and ... Read more
Brian Wu
Updated June 26, 2022 by Brian Wu
I was ringing in the New Year with a friend when suddenly it hit me that it was 2016. I still feel like 2015 is in the future and it’s already 2016. I’m not getting any younger, ... Read more
Adelle
Updated March 16, 2019 by Adelle
While medical school interviews can be quite conversational, thinking in advance about the questions you will face can help you articulate your unique story more effectively. Most interviews revolve around the interviewer getting to know ... Read more
Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Updated June 26, 2022 by Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Interview season. The time of year that roads and skies swarm with the best and brightest medical students to all corners of the country taking aim at the next step in their training – residency. ... Read more
Myers Hurt
Updated June 26, 2022 by Myers Hurt
The thrill and responsibility of holding someone’s life in your hands, the ability to act under pressure, and the satisfaction of doing good in the world—these are among the qualities that attract people to the ... Read more
Richard Reich
Updated June 26, 2022 by Richard Reich
What You Should Know is an ongoing series covering a range of informational topics relevant to current and future healthcare professionals. Even for student doctors who are in training to be pediatricians or specialists in ... Read more
Brian Wu
Updated March 16, 2019 by Brian Wu
Author’s Note: It is widely believed (and for good reason) that undergraduate research positions are highly competitive. This belief leads to the misconception that obtaining any research position is the goal.My experience with undergraduate research position applicants has taught me ... Read more
David Oppenheimer
Updated June 26, 2022 by David Oppenheimer
Many medical students, even those with a background in the liberal arts, may have a hard time conceptualizing the role that the humanities–in particular, the art of the narrative–may have to play in clinical practice. ... Read more
Brian Wu
Updated March 16, 2019 by Brian Wu
One of the things I enjoy most about writing this med school column is that I get to tell a unique story from a unique point of view. No two people will have the same set of experiences ... Read more
Adelle
Updated June 26, 2022 by Adelle
Norman J. Pastorek MD, FACS specializes in facial plastic surgery. He trained at The University of Chicago Illinois and is board certified by both the American Board of otolaryngology and the American Board of Facial ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated June 26, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
While there were many engaging sessions held at the 2015 UC Davis Pre-Health Conference, a few stood out for being exceptionally inspiring. Dr. Lisa Lattanza’s lecture, “How to Be a Successful Female Surgeon”, was one ... Read more
Suzanne Barston
Updated March 16, 2019 by Suzanne Barston
Transitioning to medical school is a significant change for most students; this naturally makes it a source of excitement, anxiety, stress, and even fear. Being a successful college student will not necessarily translate to success ... Read more
Brent Schnipke
Updated June 26, 2022 by Brent Schnipke
Winter break is the perfect time for medical students to take a step back to relax, re-assess, and re-engage for the remainder of the academic year. Below are three resolutions that all medical students should ... Read more
Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Updated June 26, 2022 by Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
When selecting your classes each semester you apply a methodical approach. You no doubt consider several factors such as: What will satisfy major requirements? What will help you prepare for the MCAT and add weight ... Read more
David Oppenheimer
Updated June 26, 2022 by David Oppenheimer
The transition to clinical clerkships in medical school comes after two years of lectures, in-class exams, and national board exams. Without a doubt, it is an exciting transition. It is a key stage in the ... Read more
AJ Nguyen
Updated June 26, 2022 by AJ Nguyen
Dr. Natalie E. Azar is assistant clinical professor of medicine and rheumatology at the Center for Musculoskeletal Care NYU Langone Medical Center, as well as medical contributor to powerwomentv.com, member of the admissions committee for NYU ... Read more
Juliet Farmer
Updated June 26, 2022 by Juliet Farmer
Reposted from here with permission She was a petite, otherwise well-appearing woman, apprehensively sitting at the edge of the examination table. Hoping to mask my nervousness about this first, intimate patient encounter, I inquired about the reason ... Read more
Nita Chen
Updated June 26, 2022 by Nita Chen