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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
When medicine burns you out, find strength in remembering why you're there.
Written by: Jarna Shah
Published on: September 24, 2014
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
There are some experiences you can't prepare for by reading a textbook.
Written by: Ha Nguyen
Published on: May 28, 2014
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
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
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