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Research Experience and Faculty References

Pre-Medical

Research Experience and Faculty References: Profile of the Accepted Applicant 2025

Prehealth applicants worry about the importance of a research experience in the application process. Research ... Read more

Emil Chuck, PhD

Updated September 24, 2025 by Emil Chuck, PhD

Prehealth Myths

Pre-Medical

Debunking Prehealth Preparation Myths: What Really Matters in Your Undergraduate Years

Applicants have many assumptions about how health professions admissions processes work. While the community of ... Read more

Emil Chuck, PhD

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Valentina Bonev, MD, DABS

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Physician Interview: Valentina Bonev, MD, DABS

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Kyle Magatelli

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Running a Dental Practice

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What Running a Dental Practice Really Looks Like

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Sharib Manzoor, DDS

Updated June 12, 2025 by Sharib Manzoor, DDS

Do physician leaders earn less?

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“Do Physician Leaders Earn Less?” – Debunking a Persistent Myth

Many physicians believe leadership roles mean a pay cut, but data shows administrative positions often offer equal or higher compensation across specialties.

Krystal Lin, MD

Updated June 4, 2025 by Krystal Lin, MD

2025 SDN Prehealth Scholarship Awardees

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HPSA Awards Inaugural SDN Prehealth Scholarships to Three Aspiring Healthcare Leaders

The Health Professional Student Association is thrilled to announce the awardees of the 2025 SDN ... Read more

Laura Turner

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Dr. Ezra Yu

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Physician Interview: Dr. Ezra Yu, Internal Medicine Resident

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Alexander Salas

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Wrong Disability Insurance Agent

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Three Signs You May Be Dealing with the Wrong Disability Insurance Agent

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Lawrence B. Keller

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Dr. Sharib Manzoor

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20 Questions: Sharib Manzoor, DDS, General Dentist

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Laura Turner

Updated May 7, 2025 by Laura Turner

Home Buying for Medical Students

Money

Unlock Your Dream Home: A Medical Student’s Guide to Home Buying

Buying a home is a significant milestone, especially for medical students transitioning into residency. Owning ... Read more

David Collins

Updated April 30, 2025 by David Collins

F1 immigrant visa, first-generation students face hurdles in prehealth pathway

Pre-Medical

Mind the Gap: How First-Generation and International Students Navigate Prehealth Pathways

The path to health professions is challenging for all students, but for immigrants and first-generation ... Read more

Emil Chuck, PhD

Updated April 23, 2025 by Emil Chuck, PhD

Transcript

Pre-Medical

How to Manage Transcripts for Your Application

Transcripts are essential for graduate or professional school applications, and their delivery determines how smoothly ... Read more

Emil Chuck, PhD

Updated April 17, 2025 by Emil Chuck, PhD

Samuel Dyer, MD, PhD

Non-Traditional

Persistence, Passion, and a 31-Year Journey: How I Finished Medical School Against All Odds

Samuel Dyer, MD, PhD has worked for over 25 years as a Medical Science Liaison ... Read more

Emil Chuck, PhD

Updated April 9, 2025 by Emil Chuck, PhD

First Year Medical Student

Medical School

5 Tips to Survive Your First Year of Medical School

As the CEO and Past President of a medical school with two U.S. campuses, I’ve ... Read more

Dr. David Lenihan, Ph.D., J.D., FRSM

Updated April 2, 2025 by Dr. David Lenihan, Ph.D., J.D., FRSM

Financial Literacy for Physicians

Money

Unlocking Financial Wellness: Strategic Financial Literacy Advice for Physicians

In the demanding world of medicine, where every day presents new challenges and sacrifices, financial ... Read more

Dr. Josh Lumbley

Updated March 26, 2025 by Dr. Josh Lumbley

2024 SJT Experience Survey

Pre-Medical

2024 SJT Experience Survey: What to Expect with Casper and PREview

US medical school applicants are facing a changing landscape where situational judgment tests (SJTs) are ... Read more

Emil Chuck, PhD

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Specialty choices for burned out medical students

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Specialty Choices for Burned Out Medical Students

We’re increasingly hearing about physician burnout, with roughly 50% to 60% of doctors⁠ exhibiting signs ... Read more

Sylvie Stacy, MD, MPH

Updated March 12, 2025 by Sylvie Stacy, MD, MPH

Meharry Physician Assistant Program

Pre-Health

Meharry Physician Assistant Program: Advancing Health Equity

Meharry Medical College’s Physician Assistant Program is dedicated to advancing health equity by training diverse ... Read more

Jade O. Norman, PA-S3, MHS and Taylor Edwards

Updated March 5, 2025 by Jade O. Norman, PA-S3, MHS and Taylor Edwards

Internal Appeal

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The Importance of Internal Appeal Mechanisms

I’ve written before about the risks residents and fellows take by not utilizing the internal ... Read more

Greg Care

Updated February 27, 2025 by Greg Care

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