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application process

Application Timeline

Pre-Medical

The Time is Right: Prehealth Application Timelines

Research data on optimal health professional application timelines, including application prep, entrance exam timing, and secondary submission strategies.

Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD

Published on: January 22, 2025

Thank You Note

Pre-Health

How to Write an Effective Post-Interview Thank You Letter

Have you ever wondered how you should go about contacting an interviewer after a medical, ... Read more

Written by: William Kollmer

Published on: July 1, 2022

Pre-Health

Finding Undergraduate Research

Getting research experience in your undergraduate years is not only beneficial for applying to medical ... Read more

Written by: Student Doctor Network

Published on: April 18, 2022

Medical

A Comprehensive Guide to Becoming a Pharmacist and Physician

Are you a pharmacist who is considering going to medical school? Or are you just ... Read more

Written by: Student Doctor Network

Published on: October 25, 2021

surgical specialties

Pre-Medical

Writing That Personal Statement

Writing about yourself can be intimidating. Luckily, I’ve got this venue here for practice, but ... Read more

Written by: Adelle

Published on: July 16, 2018

Pre-Medical

The Medical School Application Process

Written by: Student Doctor Network

Published on: February 28, 2017

Letters of Recommendation: Everything you need to know

Pre-Medical

Letters of Recommendation for Medical School: Everything You Need to Know

Letters of recommendation can be one of the most important parts of an application. Here we answer some of the most commonly asked questions about LORs.

Written by: Evan Shih

Published on: April 16, 2014

Pre-Medical

Medical Admissions Process: Reflections from a Student’s Perspective

The medical admissions process is stressful, but this student had a reflective take on it. Based on your experience, what are your thoughts?

Written by: Alex Cole

Published on: June 29, 2011

Travel map

Pre-Health

How to Survive Interview Travels

You’ve been waiting for what seems like an eternity. You practically snatch the mail from ... Read more

Written by: SDN Staff

Published on: October 13, 2008

tell me about yourself

Pre-Health

Tell Me About Yourself: Trick Question (Interview Advice Column)

Updated June 24, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors. “It is ... Read more

Written by: Jeremiah Fleenor

Published on: February 9, 2008

Pre-Health

Essay Workshop 101: Lesson 5: Introductions and How to Lead

The most important leading sentence of all, of course, is the first sentence of your ... Read more

Written by: Essay Edge

Published on: December 20, 2007

Pre-Health

Essay Workshop 101: Lesson 6: Editing Checklist

Substance Substance refers to the content of the essay and the message you send out. ... Read more

Written by: Essay Edge

Published on: November 20, 2007

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