Over a decade ago, I wrote a series of articles (here is Part 1) that heralded the growing importance of understanding “competency.” Over the last decade, I developed rubrics for academic and pre-professional competencies to guide prehealth advisors and help admissions screeners to select applicants for interviews. With the 2023 ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated April 17, 2025 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Many students start out their academic careers with dreams of attending medical school and becoming a physician. However, according to a large study out of the University of Minnesota, only 16.5 percent of students that ... Read more
Laura Turner
Updated June 22, 2022 by Laura Turner
Are you looking to get research experience in your medical, veterinary, or podiatry school application? Here are ten steps to help you find a research position. Learn More! Getting in: The Undergraduate’s Guide to Research ... Read more
Dennis Caruana
Updated August 8, 2022 by Dennis Caruana
There is an exhilarating sensation that rushes through your veins when you first get a glimpse of a letter beginning with something along the lines of “It is my pleasure to inform you that you ... Read more
Katayoon Dowlatshahi
Updated June 26, 2022 by Katayoon Dowlatshahi
A look at the pros and cons of choosing an academic career over a clinical medical career.
John F. Hunt, MD
Updated March 15, 2019 by John F. Hunt, MD