An interview with Dr. Marianne Green, an expert on the views of program directors and the relative importance of residency selection criteria.
Rajani Katta and Samir Desai
Updated June 27, 2022 by Rajani Katta and Samir Desai
Keys to make your application stand out from the crowd.
Jessica Freedman
Updated June 27, 2022 by Jessica Freedman
How to survive your initial rejection and move on to re-apply to school.
Kara Hessel
Updated June 27, 2022 by Kara Hessel
The application process for medical school begins earlier than the deadlines. Do you understand the importance of applying early?
Lee Burnett
Updated November 9, 2025 by Lee Burnett
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?
Jessica Freedman
Updated June 27, 2022 by Jessica Freedman
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?
Sameer Apte
Updated June 27, 2022 by Sameer Apte
Nuclear pharmacy is a specialized practice area in pharmacy that involves compounding and dispensing radiopharmaceuticals to be used in various nuclear medicine procedures. Unlike radiology, nuclear medicine is a fantastic tool for assessing physiology (function), ... Read more
Lee Burnett
Updated March 17, 2022 by Lee Burnett
You’ve been waiting for what seems like an eternity. You practically snatch the mail from the mail carrier as it is delivered. Then frantically search through the stacks of coupons and bills to find some ... Read more
Lee Burnett
Updated June 27, 2022 by Lee Burnett
You were able to get into medical school so you think it will be the same process all over again when you apply for residency. But every application process has nuances and the criteria for ... Read more
Jessica Freedman
Updated June 27, 2022 by Jessica Freedman
Dr. Harry Rosen was born in Israel and received his bachelor’s degree from California State University, Northridge. He attended The Sackler School of Medicine, obtaining his M.D. in 2000. He completed his residency at West ... Read more
Lee Burnett
Updated June 27, 2022 by Lee Burnett
“This could be just as devastating if not more devastating than Katrina …” WDSU News These were the first words I heard when I flipped on the news. An anchorman was describing the unyielding path ... Read more
Lee Burnett
Updated June 27, 2022 by Lee Burnett
While some associate prescription drugs with expense and inconvenience, others seek out the drugs, lying to get prescriptions, and buying pills illegally. Such drug seeking behavior, familiar to medical professionals when it involves Ritalin, OxyContin, ... Read more
Lee Burnett
Updated February 27, 2019 by Lee Burnett
Another summer is upon us. As you enjoy the warm days and break from classes, let’s consider another commonly encountered interview question. This one is almost certain to pop up during your interview conversation. ... Read more
Jeremiah Fleenor
Updated June 27, 2022 by Jeremiah Fleenor
Optometrist Michael Hyde graduated from the University of Houston in 2002. He currently practices on Mondays at the MS Eye CARE Clinic at the University of Houston and in Huntsville, Texas. His areas of interest ... Read more
Lee Burnett
Updated August 8, 2022 by Lee Burnett
Otha Myles, M.D. is the Deputy Chief of Epidemiology and Threat Assessment at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research’s United States Military HIV Research Program in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Myles graduated from the University of ... Read more
Lee Burnett
Updated August 14, 2022 by Lee Burnett
After starting out as a failed journalism major, Dr. Lawrence Terra wound up graduating Phi Beta Kappa from a prestigious midwestern university with a B.A. in Psychology. He graduated with High Honors from an ... Read more
Lee Burnett
Updated June 27, 2022 by Lee Burnett
An SDN interview with family medicine leader, Gary LeRoy, MD. SDN: Gary, your resume is pretty awesome. You currently hold the position of Medical Director of the East Dayton Health Center, a community health center ... Read more
Lee Burnett
Updated June 27, 2022 by Lee Burnett
Updated September 19, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors and for formatting. The provisions of the contracts couldn’t look any better: $ 300,000 annual salary guarantee sustained by hospital/practice forgiven over ... Read more
Lee Burnett
Updated June 27, 2022 by Lee Burnett
In my last article for SDN, I addressed the importance of physician shadowing and clinical experience. This time, I want to focus on recommendation letters. Recommendation letters are used by admission committees and are ... Read more
Christian Becker
Updated June 27, 2022 by Christian Becker