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
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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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Managing Anxiety on Test Day
Taking the MCAT can be a nerve-wracking experience. In fact, many students develop significant test ... Read more
Written by: Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Published on: September 19, 2016
Managing Bipolar Disorder in Medical School
Two days before interviewing at the medical school I now attend, I couldn’t get out ... Read more
Written by: SDN Staff
Published on: September 12, 2016
How My Research Degree Taught Me I’m Not a Surgeon
Recognizing the connection between lab work and surgery What surprised me the most during my ... Read more
Written by: Michael Mehlman
Published on: September 7, 2016
How Nontraditional Students Can Best Position Themselves When Applying to Med School
A friend of mine studied film in college and subsequently found himself working as a ... Read more
Written by: Ryan Hickey
Published on: August 31, 2016