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Surviving Medical School

Medical School

Top Tips for Surviving Medical School

How can you achieve success in medical school? Dr. Lisabetta Divita, a recent graduate, provides her tips and recommendations.

Written by: Lisabetta Divita

Published on: February 21, 2010

Residency and The Match

Acing Your Residency Interview

Want to match with the residency position of your dreams? Jessica Freedman, MD offers tips for succeeding in a key step - the residency interview.

Written by: Jessica Freedman

Published on: December 13, 2009

Pre-Health

How to Work with Pre-Health Advisors and Committees

Pre-health advisors can be power hitters on your application team - learn what they can do for you and how to build a successful relationship.

Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD

Published on: November 29, 2009

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Residency and The Match

The Successful Match: How to Succeed in your Residency Interview

It's residency interview season. Learn strategies for residency interview success from the authors of The Successful Match.

Written by: Rajani Katta and Samir Desai

Published on: November 1, 2009

Residency and The Match

The Successful Match: Getting into Dermatology

Competition is tough for dermatology residency positions. Learn how to shine in an interview with University of Pennsylvania dermatology residency director Dr. William James.

Written by: Rajani Katta and Samir Desai

Published on: October 18, 2009

Healthcare News and Policy

Opportunities in the Indian Health Service

A detailed discussion of the volunteer, employment and scholarship opportunities available through the Indian Health Service.

Written by: William H. Burnett

Published on: August 30, 2009

Residency and The Match

Residency Match Success: Lessons Learned

What can medical students do to improve their chances of matching at the program of their choice? Jessica Freedman, MD, provides hints and tips.

Written by: Jessica Freedman

Published on: August 16, 2009

Virtual School Success

Pre-Medical

Good Things Come to Those Who Are Waitlisted

Waiting is a key component of the medical school application process. Read more about one applicant's experiences being waitlisted.

Written by: Paul Goleb, Jr.

Published on: August 9, 2009

Residency and The Match

The Successful Match: Getting into Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology is one of the most competitive specialties. Learn what it takes to successfully match in this interview with Dr. Andrew Lee.

Written by: Rajani Katta and Samir Desai

Published on: August 2, 2009

Pre-Medical

Caribbean Medical Schools: A Good Option?

Should you consider applying to a Caribbean medical school? Dr. Jessica Freedman details what you need to know when considering this option.

Written by: Jessica Freedman

Published on: July 5, 2009

Residency and The Match

The Successful Match: Interview with Dr. Marianne Green

An interview with Dr. Marianne Green, an expert on the views of program directors and the relative importance of residency selection criteria.

Written by: Rajani Katta and Samir Desai

Published on: May 10, 2009

Thunderstorm

Healthcare News and Policy

Natural Disasters: Staying Safe When In Harm’s Way

“This could be just as devastating if not more devastating than Katrina …” WDSU News ... Read more

Written by: SDN Staff

Published on: September 2, 2008

healthcare team

Pre-Health

An Interdisciplinary Approach To The Health Care Team

Updated August 19, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors and to ... Read more

Written by: SDN Staff

Published on: October 28, 2007

Medical School

Highs and Lows: Bipolar in Medical School

While many medical students struggle to grasp the complexity of mental illness and its management, ... Read more

Written by: SDN Staff

Published on: October 9, 2007

conflict on clinical rotations

Medical School

Dealing With Conflict on Clinical Rotations

Nearly every medical student, at some point during training, will have a negative encounter with ... Read more

Written by: SDN Staff

Published on: September 1, 2007

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