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.
Steven M. Hacker
Updated June 27, 2022 by Steven M. Hacker
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Caribbean Medical Schools: What to Consider
Dr. Jessica Freedman discusses challenges Caribbean medical students face in obtaining rotation and residency positions.
Jessica Freedman
Updated June 27, 2022 by Jessica Freedman
The Multiple Mini-Interview for Medical School Admissions
Do you know what to expect when interviewing at a medical school that uses the multiple mini-interview format? Dr. Carleen Eaton provides an overview of this method and tips for success.
Carleen Eaton
Updated June 27, 2022 by Carleen Eaton
20 Questions: Craig S. Stern, RPh, PharmD, MBA
Dr. Craig Stern, PharmD, is founder of Pro Pharma Pharmaceutical Consultants, Inc.
Juliet Farmer
Updated June 27, 2022 by Juliet Farmer
Using "SOAP" to Clean Up the Scramble
The Scramble will undergo significant changes in 2012. Michelle Finkel, MD, details these changes and how matched and unmatched candidates will be affected.
Michelle Finkel
Updated August 3, 2022 by Michelle Finkel
The Successful Match: Getting into Radiology
The Successful Match interviews Dr. Vicki Marx of USC Keck School of Medicine about the radiology residency selection process.
Rajani Katta and Samir Desai
Updated June 27, 2022 by Rajani Katta and Samir Desai
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.
Jeremiah Fleenor
Updated June 27, 2022 by Jeremiah Fleenor
Common Mistakes When Repaying Student Loan Debt
With the cost of higher education increasing, student loan debt for health professionals has more ... Read more
Laura McCarthy
Updated June 27, 2022 by Laura McCarthy
The Successful Match: Getting Into Emergency Medicine
The Successful Match discusses getting into an Emergency Medicine residency with Dr. Jamie Collings of the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University.
Rajani Katta and Samir Desai
Updated June 27, 2022 by Rajani Katta and Samir Desai
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.
Jeremiah Fleenor
Updated June 27, 2022 by Jeremiah Fleenor
Interview Advice: Grades?! Part 1
Dr. Jeremiah Fleenor discusses why numerical measures - grades and test scores - are important to admissions committees.
Jeremiah Fleenor
Updated June 27, 2022 by Jeremiah Fleenor
20 Questions: Timur Durrani [Preventive Medicine/Medical Toxicology]
Timur Durrani, MD, MPH, MBA is a Major in the U.S. Army Reserve and currently a medical toxicology fellow at UCSF.
Juliet Farmer
Updated June 27, 2022 by Juliet Farmer
Pirating Test Prep Material Doesn’t Pay
In the 21st century, piracy is more common in cyberspace than on the high seas. What are the risks and consequences of using or selling counterfeit test prep materials? An SDN Report.
Helena Bachmann
Updated June 27, 2022 by Helena Bachmann
The Successful Match: Getting into Obstetrics and Gynecology
What does it take to make a successful match to Obstetrics and Gynecology? An interview with Dr. Eugene Toy, residency program director at The Methodist Hospital in Houston, TX.
Rajani Katta and Samir Desai
Updated June 27, 2022 by Rajani Katta and Samir Desai
A Better Method for Medical Education?
Do students like this new model of medical education being delivered at A.T. Still University ... Read more
Juliet Farmer
Updated August 25, 2022 by Juliet Farmer
Dual-Degree Medical Programs
Are you considering pursuit of a joint degree? Learn more about joint degree options for medical students and factors to consider before diving into a dual degree program.
David Flynn
Updated June 10, 2023 by David Flynn
Premedical Preparation
What do you need to do as you enter and go through college to increase your chances of medical school acceptance? Dr. Lisabetta Divita details how you can prepare for success.
Lisabetta Divita
Updated June 27, 2022 by Lisabetta Divita
Personal Statement Myths
The personal statement is one of the most challenging parts of a health professional school application. Dr. Jessica Freedman talks about the myths surrounding the personal statement.
Jessica Freedman
Updated June 27, 2022 by Jessica Freedman
7 Top Tips to Get Stellar Letters of Recommendation
No matter what type of health professional school you are targeting, you will need to obtain letters of reference. Dr. Lisabetta Divita provides tips on getting the best letters possible.
Lisabetta Divita
Updated June 27, 2022 by Lisabetta Divita
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