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Pre-Medical

5 Steps to Preparing for Your Medical School Interviews

Taking steps to prepare for your interviews will reduce stress and strengthen your performance.

Megan Riddle

Updated June 27, 2022 by Megan Riddle

Medical

Top Factors to Consider When Comparing Medical Schools

There are many factors to consider when choosing the school you will attend for your medical education.

Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney

Updated March 21, 2022 by Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney

Physician Q&A

20 Questions: Rebecca A. Lubelczyk, MD, Correctional Healthcare

Rebecca Lubelczuk shares her thoughts on the field of correctional medicine and offers some advice for students.

Juliet Farmer

Updated June 27, 2022 by Juliet Farmer

Dental

Partner Blog Spotlight: 5 Things I Wish I Had Known Before Becoming a Dentist

Words of wisdom for new dentists from the American Student Dental Association's blog: Mouthing Off.

Marcus Neff

Updated March 20, 2019 by Marcus Neff

Pre-Health

Fighting the Blank Page: Tips for Starting Your Personal Statement

Writing a personal statement is challenging, but these tips can get you headed in the right direction.

Megan Riddle

Updated June 27, 2022 by Megan Riddle

Medical School

The Value of Social Media for Medical Students

Many students avoid social media because of its risks without considering the benefits it can provide when used well.

Sam Scott

Updated August 23, 2022 by Sam Scott

Medical

Prepped: Reflections on a Stillbirth

There are some experiences you can't prepare for by reading a textbook.

Ha Nguyen

Updated June 20, 2019 by Ha Nguyen

Medical School

De-Stress the Distress of Medical School: A prescription for stress reduction

Working to manage stressors can prevent medical school stress from taking a long-term toll on your well-being.

Megan Riddle

Updated June 27, 2022 by Megan Riddle

John Hunt Pediatric Pulmonology Allergy

Physician Q&A

20 Questions: John Hunt, MD, Pediatric Pulmonology/Allergy/Immunology

Dr. John Hunt discusses his varied career as a pediatric asthma specialist, military physician, academic, novelist, and entrepreneur, and offers some advice for students.

Student Doctor Network

Updated July 22, 2022 by Student Doctor Network

Medical School

Ten things I learned in medical school (Other than, you know, the medical stuff)

Clinical training is filled with hidden lessons that aren't found in any textbook.

Megan Riddle

Updated June 27, 2022 by Megan Riddle

MCAT

5 Strategies to Make the Most of Your MCAT Studying Efforts

These tips will help you be as prepared as possible for the biggest test you'll take as a premed.

Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney

Updated June 27, 2022 by Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney

Dentist Q&A

20 Questions: Andrew Read-Fuller, DDS, MS, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Andrew Read-Fuller shares his thoughts on the field of dentistry and offers some advice for students.

Juliet Farmer

Updated June 27, 2022 by Juliet Farmer

Money

If I Had a Million Dollars (But I Don’t)

How to make the most of your limited budget while in medical school.

Megan Riddle

Updated June 27, 2022 by Megan Riddle

Pre-Health

Six Ways to Make the Most of Your Summer

Make the most of your summer to round out your medical school applications.

AAMC Staff

Updated June 27, 2022 by AAMC Staff

Pre-Medical

Practical Advice for the Medical School Applicant

Pay attention to details and avoid missteps to make your application stand out.

Brian Walcott

Updated June 27, 2022 by Brian Walcott

Medical School

This is No Lake Wobegon: When Medical School Means You’re No Longer Above Average

Medical school may mean you're no longer at the top of your class, but that doesn't mean you won't be successful.

Megan Riddle

Updated June 27, 2022 by Megan Riddle

Residency and The Match

Navigating Your Future: A Roadmap to Specialty Exploration

Starting early and allowing yourself time to explore specialties during your first three years of school will put you in strong position to apply and match into the field that best suits you.

Megan Riddle

Updated June 27, 2022 by Megan Riddle

Letters of Recommendation: Everything you need to know

Pre-Medical

Letters of Recommendation for Medical School: Everything You Need to Know

Letters of recommendation can be one of the most important parts of an application. Here we answer some of the most commonly asked questions about LORs.

Evan Shih

Updated June 27, 2022 by Evan Shih

Pre-Medical

The Dual Path: What to consider when considering an MD-PhD

Answers to frequently asked questions about MD-PhD programs for those considering pursuing a dual degree.

Megan Riddle

Updated June 27, 2022 by Megan Riddle

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