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admissions

Admissions refers to the admissions process, selection criteria, and application strategy in health professions education, admissions, training, or practice.

MCAT scores for repeat test-takers

MCAT

MCAT Score Averaging for Repeat Test-Takers: The Case for a Better Admissions Standard

Abstract: This review evaluates three approaches to using MCAT scores in medical school admissions for ... Read more

Emil Chuck, PhD

Updated April 14, 2026 by Emil Chuck, PhD

Transparency in Admissions

Pre-DentalPre-Medical

How to Make a (More) Transparent Holistic Admissions Process

Introduction If you applied to medical, dental, or veterinary school, raise your hand if you ... Read more

Emil Chuck, PhD

Updated April 14, 2026 by Emil Chuck, PhD

Pre-health advising office helping student navigate the admissions process

Pre-DentalPre-HealthPre-MedicalPre-Occupational TherapyPre-OptometryPre-PharmacyPre-Physical TherapyPre-PodiatryPre-PsychologyPre-Veterinary

Practical Perspectives for Navigating the Admissions Process 

Abstract: Drawing from years of experience as an assistant dean for admissions, Heidi Fuchs offers ... Read more

Heidi Fuchs

Updated April 14, 2026 by Heidi Fuchs

Pathways for international dentists

Dental School

One International Applicant’s Journey to Dental School Advanced Standing Programs

Abstract: An anonymous applicant to advanced standing international dentist programs describes overcoming admissions barriers in ... Read more

Emil Chuck, PhD

Updated October 27, 2025 by Emil Chuck, PhD

University of Illinois Master of Veterinary Science

Pre-Veterinary

Ask the Professional: University of Illinois Vet Med Master of Veterinary Science Program

Dr. María Juárez Byrd spoke with SDN about the University of Illinois Vet Med Master ... Read more

Emil Chuck, PhD

Updated November 13, 2024 by Emil Chuck, PhD

Healthcare Policy

How Are You Using AI?

Results from a HPSA/SDN survey on generative AI use by prehealth and health professions students ... Read more

Emil Chuck, PhD

Updated September 17, 2024 by Emil Chuck, PhD

Fotinos S. Panagakos PNWU

Pre-Dental

Ask the Expert: Fotinos S. Panagakos, Dean, Pacific Northwest University School of Dental Medicine

Fotinos S. Panagakos, DMD, PhD is the founding dean of the Pacific Northwest University of ... Read more

Emil Chuck, PhD

Updated August 1, 2024 by Emil Chuck, PhD

Duet

Pre-Health

Finding Harmony: All About Duet

Medical schools want to select students who are not only academically excellent but are also ... Read more

Acuity Insights

Updated June 5, 2024 by Acuity Insights

Recorded Video Interview

Pre-Medical

Preparing for Recorded Interviews: RVI Survey Insights

Since 2020, applicants for health professional programs have had to prepare for online and on-campus ... Read more

Emil Chuck, PhD

Updated May 8, 2024 by Emil Chuck, PhD

2023 SJT Experience Survey

Pre-Medical

Casper and PREview Insights: 2023 SJT Experience Survey

The Health Professional Student Association recently completed its 2023 HPSA/SDN Situational Judgment Test Experience survey. ... Read more

Emil Chuck, PhD

Updated April 17, 2025 by Emil Chuck, PhD

Waitlist

Pre-Medical

From Waitlist to Offer: Inside an Admissions Committee

You are finally done with your interviews, so let the waiting games begin! In March, ... Read more

Emil Chuck, PhD

Updated February 25, 2025 by Emil Chuck, PhD

Dental Decision Day

Pre-Dental

Dental School Decision Day: Your Guide

Unlike applicants to other health professions programs, aspiring dentists applying through AADSAS must wait until ... Read more

Emil Chuck, PhD

Updated December 7, 2023 by Emil Chuck, PhD

Advisor SJT concerns

Pre-Health

Pre-Health Advisors Share Concerns About SJTs

The ascent of Situational Judgment Tests (SJTs) in admissions, including Casper and AAMC PREview, has ... Read more

Laura Turner

Updated April 17, 2025 by Laura Turner

Medical School

Q&A: Kevin Perez, OMS-III, Touro COM – Harlem

Kevin Perez, a rising OMS-III at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in Harlem, took some ... Read more

Barbara Franklin

Updated July 27, 2023 by Barbara Franklin

Pre-Medical

Q&A: Amanda Griswold, Director of Admissions, Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine

Amanda Griswold (she/her/hers) is the Director of Admissions for the DO program at the Idaho ... Read more

Emil Chuck, PhD

Updated October 18, 2023 by Emil Chuck, PhD

Artificial Intelligence Admissions

Pre-Health

How AI could change admissions

Once when I was director of admissions, incoming students viewed and discussed a “common orientation ... Read more

Emil Chuck, PhD

Updated February 15, 2023 by Emil Chuck, PhD

Dr. Steven Chang, UDM

Pre-Dental

Q&A with Dr. Steven Chang, Director of Admissions, UDM Dental

Dr. Steven Chang (he/him/his) is the Director of Admissions at the University of Detroit Mercy ... Read more

Emil Chuck, PhD

Updated December 19, 2022 by Emil Chuck, PhD

Goro Admissions Committee Member

Pre-Medical

Q&A with Goro, Medical School Admissions Committee and Faculty Member

If you want the unvarnished truth about your medical school chances, Goro is the person ... Read more

Student Doctor Network

Updated September 1, 2022 by Student Doctor Network

Student_Waiting

Pre-Health

While You Are Waiting: Processing Health Professions Applications

I often use the “marathon” metaphor when it comes to the timeline from preparing your ... Read more

Emil Chuck, PhD

Updated September 8, 2022 by Emil Chuck, PhD

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