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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

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.