Acing Your Residency Interview
Want to match with the residency position of your dreams? Jessica Freedman, MD offers tips for succeeding in a key step - the residency interview.
Written by: Jessica Freedman
Published on: December 13, 2009
How to Work with Pre-Health Advisors and Committees
Pre-health advisors can be power hitters on your application team - learn what they can do for you and how to build a successful relationship.
Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD
Published on: November 29, 2009
The Successful Match: How to Succeed in your Residency Interview
It's residency interview season. Learn strategies for residency interview success from the authors of The Successful Match.
Written by: Rajani Katta and Samir Desai
Published on: November 1, 2009
The Successful Match: Getting into Dermatology
Competition is tough for dermatology residency positions. Learn how to shine in an interview with University of Pennsylvania dermatology residency director Dr. William James.
Written by: Rajani Katta and Samir Desai
Published on: October 18, 2009
Why I Chose Podiatry School
Why should you consider podiatric medicine as your health care career choice? One student tells his story.
Written by: Joseph Baker
Published on: September 13, 2009
Opportunities in the Indian Health Service
A detailed discussion of the volunteer, employment and scholarship opportunities available through the Indian Health Service.
Written by: William H. Burnett
Published on: August 30, 2009
Residency Match Success: Lessons Learned
What can medical students do to improve their chances of matching at the program of their choice? Jessica Freedman, MD, provides hints and tips.
Written by: Jessica Freedman
Published on: August 16, 2009
Good Things Come to Those Who Are Waitlisted
Waiting is a key component of the medical school application process. Read more about one applicant's experiences being waitlisted.
Written by: Paul Goleb, Jr.
Published on: August 9, 2009
The Successful Match: Getting into Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology is one of the most competitive specialties. Learn what it takes to successfully match in this interview with Dr. Andrew Lee.
Written by: Rajani Katta and Samir Desai
Published on: August 2, 2009
20 Questions: Gary Flashner, MD [Family Medicine]
An interview with Dr. Gary Flashner, family physician and Vice President of Medical Content for ExitCare, LLC, whose experience includes serving as staff physician at Yosemite Medical Clinic in Yosemite National Park, California.
Written by: SDN Staff
Published on: July 19, 2009
Caribbean Medical Schools: A Good Option?
Should you consider applying to a Caribbean medical school? Dr. Jessica Freedman details what you need to know when considering this option.
Written by: Jessica Freedman
Published on: July 5, 2009
Opportunities in Medical Writing
As an active member and advisor on the Student Doctor Network forums, I’ve received countless ... Read more
Written by: Joseph Kim
Published on: June 21, 2009
The Successful Match: Interview with Dr. Marianne Green
An interview with Dr. Marianne Green, an expert on the views of program directors and the relative importance of residency selection criteria.
Written by: Rajani Katta and Samir Desai
Published on: May 10, 2009
Medical School Admissions: Lessons Learned
Keys to make your application stand out from the crowd.
Written by: Jessica Freedman
Published on: May 3, 2009
Life as a Re-Applicant
How to survive your initial rejection and move on to re-apply to school.
Written by: Kara Hessel
Published on: April 20, 2009
The Application Process: Why Apply Early
The application process for medical school begins earlier than the deadlines. Do you understand the importance of applying early?
Written by: SDN Staff
Published on: March 23, 2009
Getting Into Residency: Part 2
Should you follow-up with programs after an interview? How do you pick someone to write your letter of recommendation? What is appropriate to discuss at your interview?
Written by: Jessica Freedman
Published on: February 9, 2009
Student Hosts
So you’ve scheduled an interview at your dream school and bought your plane ticket, but where will you stay the night before the interview?
Written by: Sameer Apte
Published on: January 8, 2009
Career Spotlight: Nuclear Pharmacy
 Nuclear pharmacy is a specialized practice area in pharmacy that involves compounding and dispensing radiopharmaceuticals ... Read more
Written by: SDN Staff
Published on: October 28, 2008