Q&A: Avi Patel, DDS, CEO of Clear Aligner Advisor
Avi Patel, DDS, or Dr. Avi, is a dentist who leverages his dental education to ... Read more
Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD
Published on: December 8, 2023
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Dental School Decision Day: Your Guide
Unlike applicants to other health professions programs, aspiring dentists applying through AADSAS must wait until ... Read more
Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD
Published on: December 1, 2023
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
Written by: Elizabeth Ross, DPT, MMSc, ACC
Published on: November 23, 2023
20 Questions: LTJG Aaron Chambers, DPM, FACFAS
SDN had the opportunity to speak to Aaron Chambers about his journey as a podiatrist ... Read more
Written by: Chivas Owle
Published on: November 16, 2023
Compassion Competency: Interview with Emelia Sam
Emelia Sam, DDS is a former clinical associate professor of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery at Howard ... Read more
Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD
Published on: November 9, 2023
Student Leaders and Ambassadors: Bringing Out the Best
Applicants greatly rely on the perspective of peers who are a few years further along ... Read more
Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD
Published on: November 4, 2023
20 Questions: Bethaney Fehrenkamp, PhD, Reproductive Immunologist and WWAMI Faculty
Bethaney Fehrenkamp, PhD is a reproductive immunologist focused on infant and maternal health. She is ... Read more
Written by: Laura Turner
Published on: October 19, 2023
Application Tips: Showing a Global Health Focus
We previously discussed how study abroad opportunities could give future physicians better insights into global ... Read more
Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD
Published on: October 13, 2023
Q&A: Bob Rarig, Temple CST Post Bacc Pre-Health Program
Bob Rarig, Ph.D. (he/him/his) is the Program Director for the Temple College of Science and ... Read more
Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD
Published on: October 6, 2023
Pre-Health Advisors Share Concerns About SJTs
The ascent of Situational Judgment Tests (SJTs) in admissions, including Casper and AAMC PREview, has ... Read more
Written by: Laura Turner
Published on: September 28, 2023
Scribing Basics for Premeds: From Observation to Documentation
For pre-medical students, gaining clinical hours and direct exposure to the work of physicians is ... Read more
Written by: Kyle Magatelli
Published on: September 21, 2023
Eight Questions About the Pre-Health “Committee Letter”
For over 40 years, medical and dental school applicants have been asked to provide an ... Read more
Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD
Published on: September 14, 2023
The Weather on Your Application Journey
In many literary epics, the protagonists’ journey is adversely affected by the weather or some ... Read more
Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD
Published on: September 7, 2023
Q&A: Dr. Ali Thaler, Neurologist and Author
Dr. Alison “Ali” Thaler is an Assistant Professor of Neurology at Mount Sinai Hospital, where ... Read more
Written by: Laura Turner
Published on: August 24, 2023
Benefits of Global Health Education for Future Doctors
Many aspiring health professionals are attracted to opportunities that impact health outside the nation’s boundaries, ... Read more
Written by: Chris M. Kurian
Published on: August 17, 2023
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
Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD
Published on: July 27, 2023
Mission Fit: Key to Your Success
Every application cycle, applicants request expert reviews on the Student Doctor Network to help them ... Read more
Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD
Published on: July 20, 2023
Why You Should Attend a Pre-Health Conference
Pre-health conferences offer invaluable opportunities to comprehensively understand the healthcare field and become a competitive ... Read more
Written by: Hafsa Awan and Kamal Padda
Published on: July 14, 2023
Q&A: Kevin Perez, OMS-III, Touro COM – Harlem
Kevin Perez, a rising OMS-III at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in Harlem, took some ... Read more
Written by: Barbara Franklin
Published on: June 21, 2023