The MCAT: A History and Current Overview
In 2014, the American Association of Medical Colleges announced that the MCAT 2015 would be ... Read more
Brian Wu
Updated August 21, 2026 by Brian Wu
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Study Like It’s Game Day
Preparing for an exam is the same as preparing for any other major event you ... Read more
Iowa State University Dept of Biomedical Sciences
Updated August 21, 2026 by Iowa State University Dept of Biomedical Sciences
What the Adcom Sees (and Thinks) About Your Multiple MCAT Scores
MCAT History Back in the olden days (like prior to 2007), the MCAT was only ... Read more
Linda Abraham
Updated May 5, 2026 by Linda Abraham
Tips to Get the Most from the Medical School Admissions Requirements® (MSAR®)
Chances are after deciding to become a doctor, you’ve likely heard a lot of opinions ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated June 26, 2022 by AAMC Staff
3 Tips for Interpreting Medical School Rankings
Whether you are just beginning your medical school application process by compiling a list of ... Read more
Cassie Kosarek
Updated June 26, 2022 by Cassie Kosarek
A Guide to a Successful Gap Year
It wasn’t so very long ago that the typical medical student went straight from high ... Read more
Brian Wu
Updated June 26, 2022 by Brian Wu
The One Letter to Rule Them All
As an undergrad, one of the reasons you devoted so much time to a research ... Read more
David Oppenheimer
Updated August 21, 2026 by David Oppenheimer
Love and Happiness… And Medicine? Our Experience in the Couples Match
We were in the same class in medical school. It was your typical story. Boy ... Read more
Kara Hessel
Updated August 21, 2026 by Kara Hessel
Time to Start Thinking About Your Medical School Application
If you are planning to start medical school for the 2017 Fall Semester, it’s already ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated June 26, 2022 by AAMC Staff
5 Soft Skills Every Pre-Med Student Needs
Though the emphasis of the medical school application process lies on academic achievement, there are ... Read more
Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Updated June 26, 2022 by Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
A Compilation of Essential SDN Wisdom – Updated for 2022
Originally posted in 2016, this article was adapted from an SDN forums thread provides quick ... Read more
Lawper
Updated August 26, 2022 by Lawper
Study Smarter, Not Harder
Occasionally when I am browsing the online forums on SDN, I come across an unfortunate ... Read more
Gavin Rapp
Updated June 26, 2022 by Gavin Rapp
Why Some Labs Don’t Train Premed Students and Why You Shouldn’t Care
So far, the vast majority of the undergrads I’ve trained during my research career have ... Read more
David Oppenheimer
Updated August 21, 2026 by David Oppenheimer
The Million Dollar Question
Interview season. The time of year that roads and skies swarm with the best and ... Read more
Myers Hurt
Updated June 26, 2022 by Myers Hurt
Choose Your Undergrad Research Position Wisely
Author’s Note: It is widely believed (and for good reason) that undergraduate research positions are highly ... Read more
David Oppenheimer
Updated June 26, 2022 by David Oppenheimer
The Other Preparations to Make For Clinical Clerkships
The transition to clinical clerkships in medical school comes after two years of lectures, in-class ... Read more
AJ Nguyen
Updated June 26, 2022 by AJ Nguyen
How To Get Great Letters of Evaluation for Medical School
Letters of evaluation are a vital component of the medical school application process. Since many ... Read more
Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Updated June 26, 2022 by Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Difficult Interview Questions: Learning To Hit A Curveball Out Of The Park
By Michelle Finkel, MD with CrispyDoc You put your heart and soul into your compelling, ... Read more
Michelle Finkel
Updated June 26, 2022 by Michelle Finkel
Getting to Yes: Crafting a Resume for the Medical Field
Since the medical field is full of a wide variety of job opportunities, it is ... Read more
Carrington College
Updated June 26, 2022 by Carrington College
