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COVID-19 Application Essay

Healthcare News and Policy

Addressing COVID-19 in Application Essays

This application cycle, many healthcare professional school applications have been affected by COVID-19. Many professions ... Read more

Written by: Dr. Jasmine Marcus, PT, DPT, CSCS

Published on: July 28, 2020

medical school secondaries

Pre-Medical

The Art of Writing Medical School Secondaries

I always think of secondaries as the real meat of the med school application process. ... Read more

Written by: Joel Butterly

Published on: April 4, 2017

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

Pre-Health

Five Simple Tips for a Better Personal Statement

The personal statement is, for many, one of the most dreaded aspects of the medical ... Read more

Written by: Brent Schnipke

Published on: July 31, 2015

Pre-Medical

How to Use Study Abroad to Set Your Medical School Application Apart

All in all, studying abroad provides students with invaluable personal growth, which will translate to ... Read more

Written by: Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney

Published on: May 13, 2015

Medical

Letter-By-Letter, Word-By-Word

Republished with permission from here. The first day of my medicine rotation, I proudly put on ... Read more

Written by: David Louis

Published on: April 29, 2015

Medical School

Opinion Column: A fundamental flaw in the USMLE exams

There exists a fundamental flaw in the USMLE exams – applicants who pass the exam ... Read more

Written by: Arvind Kutty

Published on: March 13, 2015

Redirecting arrows

Pre-Medical

Medical School Reapplication: The Perspective of a Reapplicant

I am a reapplicant. Those are four words that every reapplicant shies away from and ... Read more

Written by: SDN Staff

Published on: March 11, 2015

Medical School

Marriage in Medical School: A Memoir (So Far)

During my senior year of college, I asked my girlfriend to marry me. We had ... Read more

Written by: Brent Schnipke

Published on: March 2, 2015

Medical

Of Capacity and Communication

I am about 45 minutes from the end of my night float shift, that dangerous ... Read more

Written by: Megan Riddle

Published on: February 27, 2015

Pre-Medical

When Did You Know You Wanted to be a Doctor?

When did you know you wanted to be a doctor? the pre-med asked. Maybe it should ... Read more

Written by: Megan Riddle

Published on: February 13, 2015

Medical School

Self-Care in Medical School: A Lesson from the Heart

As a first-year medical student only a few weeks into gross anatomy, I still have ... Read more

Written by: Brent Schnipke

Published on: November 10, 2014

medical history of vampires

Medical

The Medical History of Vampires

A look at some possible origins of the myth In light of today’s holiday, I thought ... Read more

Written by: Brent Schnipke

Published on: October 31, 2014

Medical School

How to Find the Strength to Keep Going: Words of Advice from a Third-Year

When medicine burns you out, find strength in remembering why you're there.

Written by: Jarna Shah

Published on: September 24, 2014

Medical School

It's Not a Failure: Taking Personal Leave from Medical School

Taking personal leave from medical school can help you recover from tough situations and succeed in your future career.

Written by: MedSchoolQueen

Published on: June 20, 2014

Medical

Prepped: Reflections on a Stillbirth

There are some experiences you can't prepare for by reading a textbook.

Written by: Ha Nguyen

Published on: May 28, 2014

Medical School

This is No Lake Wobegon: When Medical School Means You’re No Longer Above Average

Medical school may mean you're no longer at the top of your class, but that doesn't mean you won't be successful.

Written by: Megan Riddle

Published on: April 28, 2014

Pre-Dental

What You Should Know Before Your First Interview

Knowing some typical interview formats and the expectations of your interviewer can help put your mind at ease while pursuing acceptance into dental school.

Written by: Brian A. Brodine

Published on: March 16, 2014

Pre-Health

Searching for Your Dumbledore: Finding a Mentor

Tips on how to meet and build relationships with people who can advance your education and career.

Written by: Megan Riddle

Published on: March 6, 2014

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