Everything you need to succeed on your medical school journey
We are a nonprofit that helps you get into medical school. We provide free tools so you can learn how to become a physician, from your first day as a pre-med, through medical school and residency, to your first day of practice as an attending physician.
Check out our range of materials, all provided courtesy of our donors and sponsors.
Essential Pre-Med and Medical School Tools
Planning & Assessment
Activity Finder
Find extracurricular activities: medical/clinical jobs, volunteering, research, and shadowing
School Database
Learn all about medical schools
Doctor Q & As
Interviews with doctors across specialties
Specialty Quiz
Discover which medical specialty fits you
How to Choose a Post Baccalaureate or Special Masters Program (SMP)
Factors to consider for post baccalaureate studies
Applications & Interviews
LizzyM Application Assistant
Navigate MCAT and application requirements
MDApplicants
Profiles of past medical school applicants
Personal Statement Guide
Craft compelling essays
Application Cost Calculator
Budget for the cost of the application process
AMCAS Tracker
Monitor application verification progress
Interview Feedback
Learn from real interview experiences
Test Prep & Resources
MCAT 3-Month Study Schedule
100-day schedule to support self study
StudySchedule.org
Create a customized and adaptive study plan
Casper/PREview Community
Learn strategies for situational judgment tests
Pre-Medical Glossary
Common terms, acronyms, and abbreviations
Review2
Testing center reviews
Advice On Call
Schedule an Appointment
As part of our mission to help all students, regardless of background or ability to pay, the Health Professional Student Association (publishers of SDN) offers on-demand advising services as a “pay what you can” service.
How Do I Choose a Medical Specialty?
Take an assessment quiz to find out which specialties best match your values and personality.
How Can I Prepare for Medical School Interviews?
Discover details about interview and student experiences at medical schools reported by students after their interviews.
“I love you guys!!! Thank you for everything you do for the health professions community! I would be so lost without you and SDN.”
“Thank you for being what you are. It’s been a great resource for me when applying to medical school and during medical school. I hope it continues to serve me for the foreseeable future.”
Ask our Expert Advisors
Verified experts (doctors, professors, administrators, and pre-health advisors) are here to provide answers to specific questions from school application advice to personal concerns.
100% Anonymous Support
Expert Medical Admissions Professionals
Personalized Guidance
Pre-Med Articles
Every week, SDN publishes articles cover topics ranging from application and study tips to specialty profiles, healthcare policy, and more.
- The “One Big Beautiful Bill”: How New Budget Legislation May Reshape Medical Training and Healthcare Access
- Research Experience and Faculty References: Profile of the Accepted Applicant 2025
- Debunking Prehealth Preparation Myths: What Really Matters in Your Undergraduate Years
MCAT Study Tools
- MCAT 3-Month Study Schedule
A popular study schedule created by an SDN member who increased their score from the 30th to 90th percentile. - StudySchedule.org
Using your test date, study availability, and test prep materials, StudySchedule uses AI to create a customized and adaptive study plan to help you succeed on the MCAT.
Physician Interviews
Curious about the life of an internal medicine resident, neurosurgeon, or anesthesiologist? Check out our library of video interviews with physicians across specialties.
What Are The Steps to Get Into Medical School?
The free Premed Planner app breaks down all the steps you need to complete to get into medical school, helping you track coursework and extracurricular activities.
