Opportunities in the Indian Health Service
A detailed discussion of the volunteer, employment and scholarship opportunities available through the Indian Health Service.
William H. Burnett
Updated June 27, 2022 by William H. Burnett
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.
Jessica Freedman
Updated June 27, 2022 by Jessica Freedman
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.
Paul Goleb, Jr.
Updated June 27, 2022 by Paul Goleb, Jr.
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.
Rajani Katta and Samir Desai
Updated June 27, 2022 by Rajani Katta and Samir Desai
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.
Lee Burnett
Updated June 27, 2022 by Lee Burnett
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.
Jessica Freedman
Updated June 27, 2022 by Jessica Freedman
Opportunities in Medical Writing
As an active member and advisor on the Student Doctor Network forums, I’ve received countless questions from medical students (and recent graduates) about jobs and opportunities in the non-clinical world of medicine. Many medical students ... Read more
Joseph Kim
Updated March 19, 2022 by Joseph Kim
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.
Rajani Katta and Samir Desai
Updated June 27, 2022 by Rajani Katta and Samir Desai
Medical School Admissions: Lessons Learned
Keys to make your application stand out from the crowd.
Jessica Freedman
Updated June 27, 2022 by Jessica Freedman
Life as a Re-Applicant
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: Why Apply Early
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
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?
Jessica Freedman
Updated June 27, 2022 by Jessica Freedman
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?
Sameer Apte
Updated June 27, 2022 by Sameer Apte
Career Spotlight: Nuclear Pharmacy
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
How to Survive Interview Travels
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
Getting Into Residency: Part 1
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
20 Questions: Harry Rosen, MD [Hospitalist, Author]
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
Natural Disasters: Staying Safe When In Harm’s Way
“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
Atypical Drugs of Abuse
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