Skip to content
Student Doctor Network
Student Doctor Network
  • Home
  • Forums
    • Search Forums
    • Explore the SDN Forums
      • Pre-Med
      • Medical
      • Resident
      • Audiology
      • Dental
      • Optometry
      • Pharmacy
      • Physical Therapy
      • Podiatry
      • Psychology
      • Rehab Sci
      • Veterinary
  • Schools Database
    • Medical School
    • Dental School
    • Pharmacy School
    • Optometry School
    • Podiatry School
    • Psychology School
    • Veterinary School
    • Audiology School
    • Occupational Therapy School
    • Physical Therapy School
  • Calculators
    • Application Cost Calculator
    • LizzyM Score Calculator
    • Student Loan Debt Calculator
  • Resources
    • Activity Finder
    • Personal Essay Workshop
    • Medical School Essay Prompts
    • Interview Feedback
    • 3-Month MCAT Study Schedule (2026-2027)
    • Admissions Guides
      • Dental School Admissions Guide
      • Occupational Therapy School Admissions Guide
      • Optometry School Admissions Guide
      • Physical Therapy School Admissions Guide
      • How to Choose a Postbaccalaureate or Special Masters Program (SMP)
    • Becoming a Student Doctor
    • Work with a Pre-Health Coach
    • Medical Specialty Selector
    • Pre-Health Glossary
  • SDN Review
    • Write for SDN
    • Audiology (AuD)
    • Dental
    • Healthcare Policy
    • Medical (MD/DO)
    • Money
    • Occupational Therapy (OTD)
    • Optometry (OD)
    • Pharmacy (PharmD)
    • Podiatry (DPM)
    • Pre-Health
    • Psychology and Social Welfare
    • Physical Therapy (DPT)
    • Speech-Language Pathology (SLP)
    • Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
  • About
    • Vision, Values, and Policies
    • Our History
    • Our Experts
    • Corrections Policy
    • AI Generated Content Policy
    • Newsroom
    • Sponsor SDN
    • Contact Us
  • Donate
  • Home
  • Forums
    • Search Forums
    • Explore the SDN Forums
      • Pre-Med
      • Medical
      • Resident
      • Audiology
      • Dental
      • Optometry
      • Pharmacy
      • Physical Therapy
      • Podiatry
      • Psychology
      • Rehab Sci
      • Veterinary
  • Schools Database
    • Medical School
    • Dental School
    • Pharmacy School
    • Optometry School
    • Podiatry School
    • Psychology School
    • Veterinary School
    • Audiology School
    • Occupational Therapy School
    • Physical Therapy School
  • Calculators
    • Application Cost Calculator
    • LizzyM Score Calculator
    • Student Loan Debt Calculator
  • Resources
    • Activity Finder
    • Personal Essay Workshop
    • Medical School Essay Prompts
    • Interview Feedback
    • 3-Month MCAT Study Schedule (2026-2027)
    • Admissions Guides
      • Dental School Admissions Guide
      • Occupational Therapy School Admissions Guide
      • Optometry School Admissions Guide
      • Physical Therapy School Admissions Guide
      • How to Choose a Postbaccalaureate or Special Masters Program (SMP)
    • Becoming a Student Doctor
    • Work with a Pre-Health Coach
    • Medical Specialty Selector
    • Pre-Health Glossary
  • SDN Review
    • Write for SDN
    • Audiology (AuD)
    • Dental
    • Healthcare Policy
    • Medical (MD/DO)
    • Money
    • Occupational Therapy (OTD)
    • Optometry (OD)
    • Pharmacy (PharmD)
    • Podiatry (DPM)
    • Pre-Health
    • Psychology and Social Welfare
    • Physical Therapy (DPT)
    • Speech-Language Pathology (SLP)
    • Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
  • About
    • Vision, Values, and Policies
    • Our History
    • Our Experts
    • Corrections Policy
    • AI Generated Content Policy
    • Newsroom
    • Sponsor SDN
    • Contact Us
  • Donate
  Medicine
  Dentistry
  Optometry
  Pharmacy
  Podiatry
  Psychology
  AuD
  OTD
  DPT
  Veterinary

career

Career refers to professional paths, career planning, and work choices in health professions.

Mars veterinary consolidation

Healthcare Policy, Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

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

Internal Appeal

Residency and The Match

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

Pharmapreneurship

Pre-Pharmacy

Pharmapreneurship: Creating Your Career As a Pharmacist-Entrepreneur

Magaly Rodriguez de Bittner, PharmD, MS, FAPhA, FNAP is the Gyi Endowed Memorial Professor of ... Read more

Emil Chuck, PhD

Updated January 22, 2025 by Emil Chuck, PhD

Prehealth vocational certifications

Pre-Medical

Community College and Vocational Certifications for Prehealth Applicants

Higher education has seen a demographic shift, with more high school students or graduates taking ... Read more

Emil Chuck, PhD

Updated January 16, 2025 by Emil Chuck, PhD

F1 Doctors

Healthcare Policy

F1 Doctors: Supporting International Future Healthcare Professionals

Since the Student Doctor Network was founded 25 years ago, the forums have supported international-status ... Read more

Marwa Belhaj, Nashwaan Khan, Chi M Trinh, Zhengyang (Kevin) Sun, and Zezhou (Zach) Zhao.

Updated October 23, 2024 by Marwa Belhaj, Nashwaan Khan, Chi M Trinh, Zhengyang (Kevin) Sun, and Zezhou (Zach) Zhao.

Psychiatrist Jessi Gold, MD, MS

Physician Q&A

20 Questions: Psychiatrist Jessi Gold, MD, MS

Psychiatrist Jessi Gold, MD, MS, is the Chief Wellness Officer of the University of Tennessee ... Read more

Kyle Magatelli

Updated October 16, 2024 by Kyle Magatelli

Dr. Chloe Lash discusses prehealth advising at small colleges.

Pre-Medical

Building a Prehealth Foundation at Small Colleges: A Conversation with Dr. Chloe Lash

Prehealth advising offices are a hybrid of academic advising, career and student services, and scientific ... Read more

Emil Chuck, PhD

Updated September 25, 2024 by Emil Chuck, PhD

25 Best Pieces of SDN advice

Pre-Health

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 by Laura Turner

Career Questions for Medical Students

Medical School

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 May 5, 2026 by Sylvie Stacy, MD, MPH

Medical Residents: Students or Employees

Residency and The Match

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 5, 2026 by Greg Care

Professional Oath

Pre-Health

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

Physicians Path

Pre-Medical

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

Rohan Jotwani

Pre-Medical

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

Pre-Health

Act II: A Career in Healthcare After Being a Performer

When thinking about the life of a pre-health student, what comes to mind? Is it ... Read more

Kate Schultz

Updated June 26, 2022 by Kate Schultz

Pharmacy careers

Pharmacy (PharmD)

Pharmacy Careers from A to Z, Part 2

The landscape of pharmacy practice is rich and diverse. Pharmacists are making their mark throughout ... Read more

Sarah Lawrence

Published September 6, 2019 by Sarah Lawrence

Pre-Health

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

Pharmacy careers

Pharmacy (PharmD)

Pharmacy Careers from A to Z, Part 1

The community pharmacist working in the corner drugstore may be the most visible and best-known ... Read more

Sarah Lawrence

Updated July 31, 2019 by Sarah Lawrence

PhD vs PsyD

Psychology and Social Welfare

PhD vs PsyD: What’s the Difference?

Researching different degree options for graduate education in psychology can quickly become overwhelming. There are ... Read more

Sarah Ruiz

Updated February 28, 2019 by Sarah Ruiz

high school student

Pre-Medical

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

Archive pagination 1 2 3 … 11 Next
Next

Student Doctor Network

Student Doctor Network helps students navigate admissions, training, and career decisions. Student Doctor Network Review is the academic and editorial publication of SDN.

About SDN  •  Write for SDN

Popular Tools

  • Schools Database
  • Medical School Essay Prompts
  • Interview Feedback
  • Application Cost Calculator
  • LizzyM Score Calculator

Guides and Support

  • Activity Finder
  • 3-Month MCAT Study Schedule
  • Pre-Health Glossary
  • Work with a Pre-Health Coach
  • Medical Specialty Selector

Support SDN

  • Donate
  • Sponsor SDN
  • Vision, Values, and Policies
  • Contact Us
© 1999 - 2026 The Health Professional Student Association (HPSA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All rights reserved. The Student Doctor Network®, LizzyM®, and their respective logos are registered trademarks of HPSA. SDN Reviewâ„¢ (ISSN 3069-1745) is a continuing online journal published by HPSA. | Policies: Privacy, Corrections, Ethics, AI Content, Feedback | DMCA | About the Ads
  • Home
  • Forums
    • Search Forums
    • Explore the SDN Forums
      • Pre-Med
      • Medical
      • Resident
      • Audiology
      • Dental
      • Optometry
      • Pharmacy
      • Physical Therapy
      • Podiatry
      • Psychology
      • Rehab Sci
      • Veterinary
  • Schools Database
    • Medical School
    • Dental School
    • Pharmacy School
    • Optometry School
    • Podiatry School
    • Psychology School
    • Veterinary School
    • Audiology School
    • Occupational Therapy School
    • Physical Therapy School
  • Calculators
    • Application Cost Calculator
    • LizzyM Score Calculator
    • Student Loan Debt Calculator
  • Resources
    • Activity Finder
    • Personal Essay Workshop
    • Medical School Essay Prompts
    • Interview Feedback
    • 3-Month MCAT Study Schedule (2026-2027)
    • Admissions Guides
      • Dental School Admissions Guide
      • Occupational Therapy School Admissions Guide
      • Optometry School Admissions Guide
      • Physical Therapy School Admissions Guide
      • How to Choose a Postbaccalaureate or Special Masters Program (SMP)
    • Becoming a Student Doctor
    • Work with a Pre-Health Coach
    • Medical Specialty Selector
    • Pre-Health Glossary
  • SDN Review
    • Write for SDN
    • Audiology (AuD)
    • Dental
    • Healthcare Policy
    • Medical (MD/DO)
    • Money
    • Occupational Therapy (OTD)
    • Optometry (OD)
    • Pharmacy (PharmD)
    • Podiatry (DPM)
    • Pre-Health
    • Psychology and Social Welfare
    • Physical Therapy (DPT)
    • Speech-Language Pathology (SLP)
    • Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
  • About
    • Vision, Values, and Policies
    • Our History
    • Our Experts
    • Corrections Policy
    • AI Generated Content Policy
    • Newsroom
    • Sponsor SDN
    • Contact Us
  • Donate