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Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate educational institutions want their students to succeed, so they invest in advising ... Read more
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Dr. McDowell is a graduate of the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and ... Read more
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Widely Used Hospital Gowns Show Signs of Exposing Workers to Infection
Disposable gowns designed to deflect the splatter of bodily fluids, used in thousands of U.S. ... Read more
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How to Write an Effective Post-Interview Thank You Letter
Quick Answer: A post-interview thank you letter for medical school should be sent within 24 ... Read more
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No matter where you are in your residency training, a dismissal (or suspension, non-renewal, non-promotion, ... Read more
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HPSA Student Advisory Council Announces 2022 Advisor of the Year Awardees
The Health Professional Student Association Student Advisory Council today announced the awardees of their inaugural ... Read more
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Treating Trans Patients: What You Need to Know
Recently, The Florida Health Department issued guidance intended to prohibit both “social gender transition” and ... Read more
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How do I handle a waiver request with the NRMP?
Most people who have obtained a residency or fellowship position can breathe a sigh of ... Read more
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Improving the Process of Healthcare Delivery
Evidence-based medicine is the application of a rigorous scientific standard in the practice of a ... Read more
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Finding Undergraduate Research
Getting research experience in your undergraduate years is not only beneficial for applying to medical ... Read more
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How to Get the Optometry Job You Want and the Salary You Need
As an optometry student, you’ve been studying optics and pharmacology, determining diagnosis, and honing your ... Read more
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Ensuring a Healthy Financial Future: You Have Options
Maintaining a healthy diet. Keeping up with routine medical appointments. Getting a good night’s sleep. ... Read more
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Updated August 8, 2022 by Susan Doktor
SDN NFT Cryptocurrency: Line Goes Up
Light awaits you at the end of the financial tunnel. Student Doctor Network (SDN) is ... Read more
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Updated March 21, 2023 by Chivas Owle
AHECs Provide Students Opportunities to Help the Underserved
Area Health Education Centers, or AHECs, consist of around 300 locations that address primary care ... Read more
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Updated August 8, 2022 by Emil Chuck, PhD
How to Make the Most of Your Physical Therapy Observation Experiences
Congratulations on your decision to apply to PT school! Observation experiences are an important part ... Read more
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How to Use Social Media to Your Advantage as a Pharmacy Student
Authors: Jovin Lezeau, PharmD, Raechel Moore, PharmD, BCACP, Kim Finley, PharmD, BCACP Do you find ... Read more
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