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Virtual Interview

Pre-Health

Show Me About Yourself: Virtual Interviewing Platforms for Health Professions Programs

Health professional programs conduct interviews to predict professionalism in applicants. COVID-19 has changed the way ... Read more

Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD

Published on: December 11, 2021

How to Get into Medical School in 10 Steps

Pre-Medical

How to Get into Medical School: The 10 Steps

David Steinhardt, MD shares 10 steps for getting into medical school.

Written by: David Steinhardt

Published on: December 20, 2018

Physician Q&A

Q&A with Dr. Emma Stanton, Psychiatry, Population Mental Health

Dr. Emma Stanton is a psychiatrist and Regional Chief Partnerships Officer at Beacon Health Options, ... Read more

Written by: Gloria Onwuneme

Published on: September 4, 2017

Medical Spouse

Medical School

What to Expect as a Med School Spouse: Years 3 and 4

By Amy Rakowczyk, SDN Staff Writer With Step 1 completed, and hopefully after a little ... Read more

Written by: Amy Rakowczyk

Published on: May 4, 2017

Pre-Health

Boards Preparation: Training for a Marathon, not a Sprint 

Updated December 8, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical and technical errors. ... Read more

Written by: Patrick C. Beeman

Published on: January 10, 2017

Physician Q&A

Q&A with Physician-Comic Authors: Drs. Mehtabdin and Mirza

Dr. Khurram Mehtabdin and Dr. Omar Mirza are doctors by day, comic book creators by ... Read more

Written by: Christy Duan

Published on: January 9, 2017

Medical Spouse

Medical School

Sustainability: How Your Partnership Can Survive and Flourish During a Medical Education and Career

Happy New Year from Student Doctor Network! I have always loved the beginning of a ... Read more

Written by: Amy Rakowczyk

Published on: January 5, 2017

Medical

What You Should Know: Exploring Techniques for Nonpharmacological Pain Control

What You Should Know is an ongoing series covering a range of informational topics relevant ... Read more

Written by: Brian Wu

Published on: December 13, 2016

Medical School

The Chemistry of Gender and Coming Out in Medical School

“Is it trans or cis?” It’s a question that has tortured many pre-professional students studying ... Read more

Written by: Guero

Published on: December 12, 2016

Medical School

Medical Students and Mental Health

Mental health is a topic which is discussed more openly in our society in recent ... Read more

Written by: Brian Wu

Published on: December 5, 2016

Finding a Job

Residents and Fellows: Your Guide to the Right Career Path

You’ve earned your medical degree, worked your way through your residency or fellowship program, and ... Read more

Written by: Melissa Byington

Published on: November 15, 2016

Pre-Health

The Soft Skills You Need to be a Leader in Medicine

Medicine needs a strong core of leadership now more than ever. Medical students and new ... Read more

Written by: Sidney Christiansen

Published on: October 19, 2016

Medical School

5 Things I Wish I Knew At The Beginning of Medical School

It is not just nostalgia and excitement that grips me as I am nearing the ... Read more

Written by: Butool Hisam

Published on: October 11, 2016

Healthcare News and Policy

Humanitarian Opportunities for Medical and Pre-Med Students

Although repeated to the point of being cliche, “to help people” is one of the ... Read more

Written by: Brian Wu

Published on: October 10, 2016

Medical Spouse

Medical School

Not “Ours” Anymore: Sharing Our Doctor Spouses

By Amy Rakowczyk One thing is certain during medical school: your medical spouse is going ... Read more

Written by: Amy Rakowczyk

Published on: October 6, 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

staying healthy and productive

Pre-Health

Five Tips for Staying Healthy and Productive in School

While your dream of getting accepted to medical school probably involves countless nights studying, hundreds ... Read more

Written by: AAMC Staff

Published on: September 27, 2016

Residency and The Match

Answering The Most Common Question in Medical Education

Central to the skillset of every physician is the differential diagnosis; this is the process ... Read more

Written by: Brent Schnipke

Published on: September 26, 2016

minorities and the mcat

Pre-Medical

How Test Prep Prepares Me To Be An Effective Physician

Before medical school, the dream of becoming a physician involves helping people and curing disease. ... Read more

Written by: Universal Notes

Published on: September 20, 2016

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