How To Get OT Observation Hours
Observation hours are not only a requirement of becoming an occupational therapist, but also an important part of professional development …
More Great Summer Reads For Aspiring Physicians
With summer just around the corner, it’s time for the AAMC’s annual list of book recommendations for any student interested …
Should You Apply to International Medical Schools?
Though many prospective medical students focus only on applying to domestic MD and DO programs, international medical schools also offer …
The Art of Writing Abstracts
Abstracts are an essential currency of research, especially for students and early career scientists. They are the ticket to entry …
The Male Medical Spouse
The demographics of medicine are changing. Almost half of all graduating medical students are now female, which means that our …
What To Do If You Are Waitlisted For Medical School
Being placed on the waitlist for medical school can feel disheartening. After working so hard through the application and prepping …
SDN Editorial Board Accepting Applications For New Members
SDN strives to publish quality feature articles as a resource that supports our mission to help build a diverse doctor …
Are Sub-Internships Beneficial?
I was recently asked to speak to students at my former medical school and give advice on succeeding in the …
Perspective From a Student Who Left Medical School
I’m sure this isn’t the most typical or popular of opinions on this forum, but I wanted to discuss some …
First Student Loan Steps for Veterinary Graduates
Save time and money on your student loans Congratulations, new veterinary doctors! It’s time to celebrate graduation! It’s also the …
PharmD to MD: How to Make the Switch in Pharmacy School
I sit here and write this article after a long day of rotation in the intensive care unit as a …
The Cost of Applying to Medical School
Medical school is a costly undertaking. The American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) reports the average cost of a United …
The Power of Positivity
I’m in my home stretch (last week!) of officially being in medical school. I’ve done the harrowing work, the hours …
5 Ways to Prepare Your Mindset for Medical School
When you ask little kids what they want to be when they grow up, one of the common answers is: …
The Complete Guide to Choosing A Specialty
This article is going to be a conglomerate of other things I’ve written, which are in somewhat disjointed places; I’ve …
How To Choose Which Medical Schools To Apply To
Since you’ve committed to applying to medical school, it’s time to choose which schools you would potentially want to attend. …
5 Tips for Surviving Medical School
As you transition from being a premedical student to a bonafide medical student, it quickly becomes obvious that medical school …
What Is An Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Really Like?
Orthopaedic surgery is a speciality that has an intense reputation. It’s known for being competitive, for having a grueling training …
Don’t Let Your Goals Steal Your Soul: Dr. John Mellinger Discusses Balance and Self-Care in Medicine
Dr. John Mellinger offers his perspective on how balance success in medicine with a healthy life.
How to Avoid Rejection…Again: The Reapplicant’s Guide
Medical school applications are physically, emotionally, and financially draining. It is completely natural to be disheartened if you are rejected …