Student Doctor Network

Medical School

Six Things to Remember While Parenting in Medical School

Some advice to help you be both a professional student and the best parent you can be.

Jasmine Johnson

Updated August 23, 2022 by Jasmine Johnson

Pre-Dental

What You Should Know Before Your First Interview

Knowing some typical interview formats and the expectations of your interviewer can help put your mind at ease while pursuing acceptance into dental school.

Brian A. Brodine

Updated June 27, 2022 by Brian A. Brodine

Physician Q&A

20 Questions: Ross D. Zafonte, DO, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Ross D. Zafonte shares his thoughts on the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation and offers some advice for students.

Juliet Farmer

Updated June 27, 2022 by Juliet Farmer

Pre-Health

Searching for Your Dumbledore: Finding a Mentor

Tips on how to meet and build relationships with people who can advance your education and career.

Megan Riddle

Updated June 27, 2022 by Megan Riddle

Pre-Medical

Post Undergrad: Getting Ready for Medical School or a Gap Year

Start your post-undergrad life on the right foot with these tips from the AAMC, whether you are starting school right away or taking a gap year.

AAMC Staff

Updated June 27, 2022 by AAMC Staff

Physician Q&A

20 Questions: Brian Walcott, MD, Neurosurgery

Brian Walcott shares his thoughts on neurosurgery and research and offers some advice for students.

Student Doctor Network

Updated July 22, 2022 by Student Doctor Network

Healthcare News and Policy

The National Health Service Corps: Cutting Student Debt and Promoting Primary Care

The National Health Service Corps creates a win-win for doctors and underserved communities by financing medical education and bringing health care to those who need it most.

Christina Crisologo

Updated August 16, 2022 by Christina Crisologo

Medical

A Call For Compassionate Doctors

Your actions as a physician have a tremendous impact on your patients.

Mary Calhoun

Updated March 15, 2019 by Mary Calhoun

Psychologist and MSW Q&A

20 Questions: David Matsumoto, PhD – Psychologist

David Matsumoto shares his thoughts on the field of psychology and offers some advice for students.

Juliet Farmer

Updated June 27, 2022 by Juliet Farmer

Residency and The Match

Emergency Medicine: Can a Sizzling Hot Specialty Burn You to a Crisp?

The high rate of emergency physician burnout indicates that students matching to emergency residencies don't know what they're getting into.

Michelle Finkel

Updated June 27, 2022 by Michelle Finkel

MCAT

MCAT® Exam Registration: 10 Tips from the Experts

Tips from the MCAT authorities to make your test registration as easy as possible.

AAMC Staff

Updated June 27, 2022 by AAMC Staff

Medical

Academic Medicine? No way! (But are you so sure?)

A look at the pros and cons of choosing an academic career over a clinical medical career.

John F. Hunt, MD

Updated March 15, 2019 by John F. Hunt, MD

Medical School

The Seven Habits of Highly Successful Medical Students

Advice from a fourth year medical student on how to live and study well in medical school.

Megan Riddle

Updated June 27, 2022 by Megan Riddle

Medical School

Studying Medicine in Europe

The number of North American students attending European medical schools is increasing, but studying medicine in Europe is not without its challenges.

Student Doctor Network

Updated September 11, 2023 by Student Doctor Network

Medical

Judgment in Medicine

While patients resist being “judged”, health care professionals must employ a certain level of judgment in order to properly evaluate the needs of each patient.