As a health professions advisor and admissions professional, I have found myself connecting with the frustrations of Middle Eastern/North African (MENA) and Asian-American/Pacific Islander (AAPI) applicants. In the larger discussion of racial equality and equity, ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated November 24, 2022 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Transitioning from medical school to residency marks one of the biggest changes in your medical career. This includes a huge shift financially, from paying student to salaried trainee. While a resident’s salary is much more ... Read more
Dr. Brennan Kruszewski
Updated October 23, 2022 by Dr. Brennan Kruszewski
One of the most significant decisions that undergraduate students must make is “what should I major in?” If you are looking to enroll in a health professional school following your undergraduate education, you have the ... Read more
Laura Turner
Updated November 17, 2022 by Laura Turner
The cost of attending medical school, and other health professional programs, has increased dramatically over the past 20 years, while at the same time, healthcare workforce shortages have increased. The accompanying rise in student debt, ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated October 18, 2023 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Robert Nadeau DDS, MD is in his seventh year at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry and his tenth year as an educator. Tell us about your professional journey. Dr. Robert Nadeau: My journey ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated September 22, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
If you want the unvarnished truth about your medical school chances, Goro is the person to ask. Goro serves on his medical school’s admissions committee and faculty and provides his expertise as an SDN Expert. ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated September 1, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
I often use the “marathon” metaphor when it comes to the timeline from preparing your application to stepping on-campus as a newly enrolled student, but the race is not continuous. Between the exciting moments of ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated September 8, 2022 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate educational institutions want their students to succeed, so they invest in advising offices for their pre-health students. These pre-health advising offices can consist of one tenured or retired faculty member or a ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated August 25, 2022 by Emil Chuck, PhD
NRMP would eliminate the SOAP in favor of a two-phase main residency match The National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Board of Directors invited public comments on a proposed new residency matching process. The initial match ... Read more
Laura Turner
Updated December 19, 2022 by Laura Turner
There are various ways to help you pay for college, including grants, scholarships, savings, and federal student loans. Federal student loans are designed to cover 100% of the cost of attendance, but in some cases, ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated August 3, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
Dr. McDowell is a graduate of the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and the UPMC neurosurgery program. He undertook fellowships in endoscopic skull-based surgery and pediatric neurosurgery. Currently, Dr. McDowell is faculty at ... Read more
Laura Turner
Updated August 2, 2022 by Laura Turner
Disposable gowns designed to deflect the splatter of bodily fluids, used in thousands of U.S. hospitals, have underperformed in recent and ongoing laboratory tests and may fall short of safety standards, leaving health care workers ... Read more
Brett Kelman
Updated August 25, 2022 by Brett Kelman
Quick Answer: A post-interview thank you letter for medical school should be sent within 24 hours as a PDF attachment. Keep it under half a page, thank the interviewer for their time, mention specific program ... Read more
William Kollmer
Updated October 27, 2025 by William Kollmer
No matter where you are in your residency training, a dismissal (or suspension, non-renewal, non-promotion, or even probation) threatens the significant investments of time and money you have put into your medical career. Often, residency ... Read more
Greg Care
Updated August 16, 2022 by Greg Care
The Health Professional Student Association Student Advisory Council today announced the awardees of their inaugural Advisor of the Year recognition. The 2022 awardees are: Public University: Toni Trumbo-Bell, Ph.D., Professor of Biochemistry and Pre-Medical Sciences ... Read more
Laura Turner
Updated June 20, 2022 by Laura Turner
Recently, The Florida Health Department issued guidance intended to prohibit both “social gender transition” and gender-affirming medical care for people under 18 years. While legally non-binding, the move is the latest in a series of ... Read more
Soren Estvold, MD, MPH
Updated June 22, 2022 by Soren Estvold, MD, MPH
Most people who have obtained a residency or fellowship position can breathe a sigh of relief after a successful Match Day – your aspirations have been realized and it is now a mere matter of ... Read more
Greg Care
Updated August 16, 2022 by Greg Care
Evidence-based medicine is the application of a rigorous scientific standard in the practice of a medical profession. Physicians and other healthcare providers rely upon its tools and recommendations regularly. Yet, might there have been a ... Read more
Samuel Williams, MD
Updated June 22, 2022 by Samuel Williams, MD
Getting research experience in your undergraduate years is not only beneficial for applying to medical and dental schools but can also enrich your academic knowledge and competencies. However, it is hard to find and manage ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated June 26, 2022 by Student Doctor Network