The first thing you notice about Paul Rockar, Jr., PT, DPT, MS, is his energy. Focused and friendly, he speaks enthusiastically about his chosen profession, using his hands to punctuate the points he’s making. Those ... Read more
Suzanne Barston
Updated June 27, 2022 by Suzanne Barston
All in all, studying abroad provides students with invaluable personal growth, which will translate to professional growth in several ways. Students will become more culturally aware, which will bolster their ability to work with and ... Read more
Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Updated June 27, 2022 by Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
College as a pre-medical student can be challenging; unlike many other programs, pre-medical programs are begun with the intent not to get a job, but to continue schooling beyond college. Central to the many decisions ... Read more
Brent Schnipke
Updated June 27, 2022 by Brent Schnipke
There’s a popular phrase, “If you’ve seen one medical school… you’ve seen one medical school.” Every school is completely different, so it’s a good idea to thoroughly research what programs would be best for you ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated June 27, 2022 by AAMC Staff
Dr. Antoine Sayegh is a hematologist and medical oncologist practicing in Sacramento and Roseville, California. He grew up in Aleppo, Syria, and studied premed and medical education at Aleppo University School of Medicine, where he ... Read more
Juliet Farmer
Updated June 27, 2022 by Juliet Farmer
As a future physician, you’re constantly learning. You spend years studying, memorizing, reciting, hypothesizing, shadowing, and practicing — laying the foundation for the rest of your career. And if you strive to be a patient ... Read more
Asha Saxena
Updated June 27, 2022 by Asha Saxena
Republished with permission from here. The first day of my medicine rotation, I proudly put on my white coat and stuffed its pockets with my stethoscope, reflex hammer, otoscope and a few pocket-sized books to help ... Read more
David Louis
Updated June 20, 2019 by David Louis
Mary Lupo, MD, is a practicing dermatologist and clinical professor of dermatology at Tulane University School of Medicine. Dr. Lupo began using combination protocols for her patients that included collagen fillers, light chemical peels, and ... Read more
Juliet Farmer
Updated June 27, 2022 by Juliet Farmer
At this past year’s UC Davis Pre-Health Conference, Stanford Health Care’s Chief of Staff, Dr. Mark Welton headlined three popular sessions. His talks centered on what a chief of staff is, how you get to ... Read more
Suzanne Barston
Updated June 27, 2022 by Suzanne Barston
My stomach sunk. The results of the biopsy were back and it was not good. I had met Ms. Jones eight days ago when she was admitted for a pneumonia that antibiotics couldn’t seem to ... Read more
Megan Riddle
Updated June 27, 2022 by Megan Riddle
Retaking the MCAT requires a different approach to prep than your first time around. Because you already know your strengths and weaknesses, your study sessions should be more efficient than those during your initial MCAT ... Read more
Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Updated June 27, 2022 by Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
This article is reprinted with permission from the American Student Dental Association. It originally appeared in February 2015 issue of ASDA News. Many are quick to judge those they meet, including dentists, based solely on ... Read more
ASDA
Updated June 27, 2022 by ASDA
The AAMC Pre-Med Team tells you what you need to know before AMCAS opens for 2016.
AAMC Staff
Updated June 27, 2022 by AAMC Staff
About to head out on some interviews? First spend some time with these physicians as they share their own job-search lessons. When Brooke Buckley, M.D., was searching for her first position as a general surgeon ... Read more
PracticeLink
Updated June 27, 2022 by PracticeLink
Applying to professional school can be one of the most daunting challenges of a student’s career. The pharmacy admissions process is no exception, and students may find it overwhelming at times. The Student Doctor Network ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated June 27, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
Reposted from here with permission. Originally published March 17, 2015. What were you doing on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, at 9 p.m. EST? Were you taking a bath? Were you having a meal? Most people ... Read more
Sumit Patel
Updated June 27, 2022 by Sumit Patel
By Travis Barr, DDS This article is reprinted with permission from the American Student Dental Association. It originally appeared in December 2014 issue of ASDA News. For me, the road to dentistry has been more ... Read more
Travis Barr
Updated June 27, 2022 by Travis Barr
Mark Twain “The physician who knows only medicine, knows not even medicine.” Ahhh, spring! A time to shake off winter cobwebs and cabin fever, a season for rejuvenation, long walks in the park, hooking up ... Read more
Dagmar Cofer
Updated June 27, 2022 by Dagmar Cofer
There’s no doubt that Dr. Barbara Ross Lee has led a distinguished career. The first African-American woman to be appointed Dean of a medical school, her other accomplishments include participation in the Robert Wood Johnson ... Read more
Suzanne Barston
Updated June 27, 2022 by Suzanne Barston