Mars, Inc: Candy, Clinics, and the Consolidation of Veterinary Medicine
Abstract: Most veterinary students know Mars, Inc. as the company behind M&M’s and Snickers. Fewer ... Read more
Laura Turner
Updated October 27, 2025 by Laura Turner
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The Importance of Internal Appeal Mechanisms
I’ve written before about the risks residents and fellows take by not utilizing the internal ... Read more
Greg Care
Updated February 27, 2025 by Greg Care
25 Best Pieces of Advice from SDN
In honor of the Student Doctor Network’s 25th anniversary this year, we’ve reviewed the community ... Read more
Laura Turner
Published June 27, 2024
Five Career Questions to Ask Yourself as a Medical Student
Most medical students select a specialty based on their enjoyment of the clinical work for ... Read more
Sylvie Stacy, MD, MPH
Updated July 3, 2024 by Sylvie Stacy, MD, MPH
Are Medical Residents and Fellows Employees or Students?
A recent decision out of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, Mares v. ... Read more
Greg Care
Updated May 15, 2024 by Greg Care
Charting Your Purpose by Writing Your Professional Oath
Premeds dream of reciting the Hippocratic Oath dressed in their new white coat embroidered with ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated March 6, 2024 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Letter to Tomorrow’s Healers: Walking the Physician’s Path
Dear Aspiring Physicians: I have been a long-time observer, educator, and supporter of physicians and ... Read more
Elizabeth Ross, DPT, MMSc, ACC
Updated November 27, 2023 by Elizabeth Ross, DPT, MMSc, ACC
Ask the Professional: Rohan Jotwani, MD/MBA, Weill Cornell University School of Medicine
A highly sought-after speaker about integrating virtual reality and digital innovation, Rohan Jotwani (he/him) is ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated August 22, 2023 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Choosing the Healthcare Profession That Is Right For You
Choosing a career is among the most stressful decisions a person makes. Even narrowing the ... Read more
Brittany Ferri
Updated August 25, 2022 by Brittany Ferri
Preparing for Medical School as a High School Student
Looking to college and beyond is a major step for a high school student. You ... Read more
Renee Marinelli
Updated August 30, 2022 by Renee Marinelli
Jump Starting Your Job Search While In Medical School: Part 4
Read  about steps 1 and 2 in Part 1 of this series  here. Read  about ... Read more
PracticeLink
Updated June 26, 2022 by PracticeLink
Q&A with Dr. Emma Stanton, Psychiatry, Population Mental Health
Dr. Emma Stanton is a psychiatrist and Regional Chief Partnerships Officer at Beacon Health Options, ... Read more
Gloria Onwuneme
Updated June 26, 2022 by Gloria Onwuneme
How The Timing of your Doctor Job Search Could Lead to a Financial Windfall
You most likely believe the best time to start your medical job search is late ... Read more
Robert Felberg
Updated June 26, 2022 by Robert Felberg
So You Want to Leave Patient Care: Now What?
Are you experiencing clinician burnout? Do you bring your patients’ emotional and physical burdens home ... Read more
Meredith Castin
Updated October 11, 2022 by Meredith Castin
A Med Student’s Guide to Becoming a Physician-Scientist
When medical students start to think about areas of practice to specialize in once they ... Read more
Brian Wu
Updated June 26, 2022 by Brian Wu
The Undifferentiated Medical Student Podcast: Your Virtual Mentor for Choosing a Specialty
What is the Undifferentiated Medical Student podcast? Give us an intro. TUMS is an interview-based ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated June 26, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
Residency Applicants Beware! Make Sure You Understand the Match Participation Agreement
With Match Week approaching, this is an exciting and hectic time. As you prepare for ... Read more
James P. Holloway
Updated June 26, 2022 by James P. Holloway
Preparing to Apply to Medical School
Wondering if a career as a doctor would be a good fit for you? Already ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated June 26, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
The Value of Navigating Different EMR Systems
Electronic medical records were an inevitable advancement. Paper filing could only go so far, and ... Read more
MaryAnn Stolgitis
Updated June 26, 2022 by MaryAnn Stolgitis