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interviews

Pre-Health

Advice from 20+ interviews: Part 1

I did 21 interviews. Don’t ask how much it cost because I don’t enjoy thinking ... Read more

Written by: bluestreaks

Published on: November 1, 2016

Student Loans

An Introduction to Student Loans

Consider these three questions. First, what is a loan? Second, how is it typically is ... Read more

Written by: Tae Kwan

Published on: October 5, 2016

Pre-Health

Conquering Organic Chemistry

Organic Chemistry is a hurdle every premed must undertake. For many, it can dissuade you ... Read more

Written by: StudySchedule

Published on: September 22, 2016

managing anxiety

Pre-Health

Managing Anxiety on Test Day

Taking the MCAT can be a nerve-wracking experience. In fact, many students develop significant test ... Read more

Written by: Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney

Published on: September 19, 2016

Medical School

Managing Bipolar Disorder in Medical School

Two days before interviewing at the medical school I now attend, I couldn’t get out ... Read more

Written by: SDN Staff

Published on: September 12, 2016

DAT study tips

Pre-Dental

My Top 5 DAT Study Tips

This article originally ran on ASDA’s blog, Mouthing Off, on Feb. 3, 2016. ASDA encourages all ... Read more

Written by: Joseph Manzella Jr

Published on: July 7, 2016

students with disabilities

Medical School

Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Students With Disabilities in Medical School

Updated December 1, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors and to ... Read more

Written by: Coalition for Disability Access

Published on: May 5, 2016

letter of recommendation

Pre-Health

The One Letter to Rule Them All

As an undergrad, one of the reasons you devoted so much time to a research ... Read more

Written by: David Oppenheimer

Published on: March 21, 2016

Chronicles of a Med Student

Money

Chronicles of a Med Student: All Aboard the Financial Struggle Bus

I remember the sheer joy of ripping open the letter that granted me a medical ... Read more

Written by: Adelle

Published on: March 14, 2016

overcome adversity in professional school

Pre-Health

How To Overcome Adversity in Professional School

After coming home from a long day at the library studying for my cardiology exam, ... Read more

Written by: Madeline Minh

Published on: March 1, 2016

Pre-Health

Study Smarter, Not Harder

Occasionally when I am browsing the online forums on SDN, I come across an unfortunate ... Read more

Written by: Gavin Rapp

Published on: February 4, 2016

Pre-Dental

A Timeline For Your Ultimate Predental Experience

This article originally ran on ASDA’s blog, Mouthing Off, on Dec. 2, 2015. ASDA encourages all ... Read more

Written by: Loulia Al Bitar

Published on: February 2, 2016

Dental School

Dental school the second time around: An IDP student perspective

This article is reprinted with permission from the American Student Dental Association. It originally appeared ... Read more

Written by: ASDA

Published on: September 14, 2015

Dental School

Making a first impression on your patients

This article is reprinted with permission from the American Student Dental Association. It originally appeared ... Read more

Written by: ASDA

Published on: April 13, 2015

reapply to dental school

Pre-Dental

Refuse To Take No For An Answer: How I Got Into Dental School After 6 Tries

By Travis Barr, DDS This article is reprinted with permission from the American Student Dental ... Read more

Written by: Travis Barr

Published on: March 26, 2015

Medical School

An Introvert’s Survival Guide: How to function (and flourish) in medical school as an introvert

“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” – Aristotle Even at the time, I ... Read more

Written by: Megan Riddle

Published on: November 17, 2014

Dental School

5 Golden Nuggets of Advice From a 3rd Year Dental Student

 This article is reprinted with permission from the American Student Dental Association. It originally appeared ... Read more

Written by: ASDA

Published on: November 14, 2014

Dental

How to Start a Dental Practice Right After Graduation

Thinking about business and marketing while in dental school could be your first steps into successful practice ownership.

Written by: ASDA

Published on: August 29, 2014

Dental

Partner Blog Spotlight: 5 Things I Wish I Had Known Before Becoming a Dentist

Words of wisdom for new dentists from the American Student Dental Association's blog: Mouthing Off.

Written by: Marcus Neff

Published on: June 6, 2014

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