Steps to Apply to Medical School: What You Need to Know
The journey to medical school is long and requires a lot of hard work. Not ... Read more
Laura Turner
Updated June 22, 2022 by Laura Turner
applications
Applications refers to application preparation, submission, or review in health professions education, admissions, training, or practice.
“Apply Smarter” Webinar for Pre-Vets
Join the VIN Foundation in collaboration with the Student Doctor Network (SDN) and the American ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated June 22, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
Reporting an Institutional Action
Last month, we discussed what constitutes an Institutional Action in the eyes of the American ... Read more
William Burnett
Updated June 26, 2022 by William Burnett
Guide to SDN Resources
Updated October 21, 2021. When most people think of the Student Doctor Network, they think ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated June 23, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
How Much Does it Cost to Apply to Medical School?
Applying to medical school is an arduous process. It takes years of preparation: completing required ... Read more
Laura Turner
Updated August 29, 2022 by Laura Turner
Discussing Service Orientation in an Impactful Way
All health care professionals are driven in part by their desire to help and serve ... Read more
Rebecca Sainsbury Walker
Updated June 26, 2022 by Rebecca Sainsbury Walker
If at first you don’t succeed, write an update letter!
By this time in the year, the medical application process is beginning to come to ... Read more
Elisabeth Fassas, B.S., MSc.
Updated June 23, 2022 by Elisabeth Fassas, B.S., MSc.
How To Use SDN Wisely While Applying To Medical School
I can vividly remember going through the medical school application process approximately three years ago. ... Read more
Emily Hayward
Updated June 23, 2022 by Emily Hayward
What To Do If You Are Waitlisted For Medical School
Being placed on the waitlist for medical school can feel disheartening. After working so hard ... Read more
Renee Marinelli
Updated August 23, 2022 by Renee Marinelli
Are Sub-Internships Beneficial?
I was recently asked to speak to students at my former medical school and give ... Read more
Kara Hessel
Updated June 23, 2022 by Kara Hessel
The Cost of Applying to Medical School
Medical school is a costly undertaking. The American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) reports the ... Read more
Emily Millet
Updated June 23, 2022 by Emily Millet
What Is An Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Really Like?
Orthopaedic surgery is a specialty that has an intense reputation. It’s known for being competitive, ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated February 19, 2026 by Amy Rakowczyk
How to Avoid Rejection…Again: The Reapplicant’s Guide
Medical school applications are physically, emotionally, and financially draining. It is completely natural to be ... Read more
Joel Butterly
Updated June 23, 2022 by Joel Butterly
Strategies To Obtain Strong Letters of Recommendations
Applicants for medical, dental, and other professional programs often agonize over their personal statements, test ... Read more
Helen Yang
Updated August 23, 2022 by Helen Yang
Watch: AAMC 4th Annual Virtual Medical School Fair Workshops
On Feb. 21, the AAMC hosted its fourth annual Virtual Fair where more than 9,000 ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated June 23, 2022 by AAMC Staff
Is Your Previous Career A Strike Against You?
Admissions committees care most about what you got out of your experiences, less about what ... Read more
The Short Coat Podcast
Updated June 23, 2022 by The Short Coat Podcast
What Research Means For Residency Applications
Does research mean a whole lot when applying to residency? Listener Nathan called in to ... Read more
The Short Coat Podcast
Updated June 23, 2022 by The Short Coat Podcast
How to Get into Medical School: The 10 Steps
David Steinhardt, MD shares 10 steps for getting into medical school.
David Steinhardt
Updated June 24, 2022 by David Steinhardt
How to Discuss Volunteer Experiences Without Sounding Problematic
Welcome back to Equity Matters, the monthly column exploring a range of topics related to ... Read more
Christina Amutah
Updated June 24, 2022 by Christina Amutah