All About Competency: Part 3

Do you have a distorted or realistic view of your competencies and how they will be perceived by admissions committees? Part 3 of a series.

Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD

Published on: April 10, 2011

All About Competency: Part 2

What are the characteristics of successful health professionals? How can you evaluate the strengths and weaknesses in your skills? Part two of a six part series.

Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD

Published on: March 9, 2011

All About Competency: Part 1

Think that great grades = great doctor? In the 21st century, success will require you build competencies that you can apply to evolving technology. Part one of a six part series.

Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD

Published on: February 10, 2011

An International Elective: How To Choose

Many medical students choose to participate in an international elective as part of their education. Dr. Alison Hayward provides tips for making your international experience as success.

Written by: SDN Staff

Published on: February 6, 2011

Getting Ready For Private Practice

Are you prepared to go into private practice at the end of your residency? Dr. Steven M. Hacker offers his tips for ensuring private practice success.

Written by: Steven M. Hacker

Published on: January 16, 2011

Interview Advice: What to Wear, What to Wear

When it comes to attire and the medical school interview, there is a certain minimum threshold that you need to achieve and once you reach that threshold any more focus in this area becomes a detriment.

Written by: Jeremiah Fleenor

Published on: September 26, 2010

Interview Advice: Grades?! Part 2

What should you do if you feel your grades or MCAT score don't reflect your abilities? Dr. Jeremiah Fleenor discusses options for addressing these issues in medical school interviews.

Written by: Jeremiah Fleenor

Published on: August 4, 2010

Interview Advice: Grades?! Part 1

Dr. Jeremiah Fleenor discusses why numerical measures - grades and test scores - are important to admissions committees.

Written by: Jeremiah Fleenor

Published on: July 28, 2010