This article is the third in a series on pharmacy careers. In Part 1, we explored a variety of practice settings from Academia to Clinical Specialties to Long Term Care. Part 2 covered the landscape ... Read more
Sarah Lawrence
Updated December 19, 2019 by Sarah Lawrence
Welcome to “Research for the Rest of Us”, a column about navigating the complex intricacies of life in the lab. These articles aren’t for the superhuman Nature-publishing, Nobel Prize-winning MD/PhDs out there. They are for ... Read more
Trevor C. Hunt
Updated June 23, 2022 by Trevor C. Hunt
You’ve done it. The classes have been taken, the concepts mastered, the grades received. Prom happened, whether you went to it or not. Maybe sports were involved. It doesn’t really matter anymore. High school will ... Read more
Erin Wildermuth
Updated June 23, 2022 by Erin Wildermuth
When Student Doctor Network (SDN) was founded 20 years ago by medical students and residents, applying to health professional school was a challenge often undertaken alone. Without social media or a centralized resource to gather ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated June 26, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
What are “The Boards”? The MCAT consumes the minds of premed students. However, an even bigger beast looms on the horizon for every allopathic medical student and would-be physician: the United States Medical Licensing Exam, ... Read more
Harrison Snyder
Updated June 23, 2022 by Harrison Snyder
In honor of SDN’s 20th birthday, we have compiled a list of the most popular and helpful forums threads throughout the years. From interview advice to whether you should have a dog in medical school, ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated June 26, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
You’ve done it. You killed undergrad, conquered the MCAT and finally received a fateful acceptance letter. You’re going to be a doctor. Then it hits you: how much you will owe in medical school debt. The ... Read more
Erin Wildermuth
Updated July 21, 2022 by Erin Wildermuth
Welcome to “Research for the Rest of Us”, a column about navigating the complex intricacies of life in the lab. These articles aren’t for the superhuman Nature-publishing, Nobel Prize-winning MD/PhDs out there. They are for ... Read more
Trevor C. Hunt
Updated June 23, 2022 by Trevor C. Hunt
In the minds of many students and employees alike, the word “feedback” is synonymous with criticism. Sometimes it conjures memories of getting told by a professor or supervisor that you’re not good enough, of getting ... Read more
Harrison Snyder
Updated June 26, 2022 by Harrison Snyder
How to Decide If It’s Right for You and Lenders to Consider Rate information updated 11-18-2019. It’s no secret that medical school is expensive. Because of this, many students have to take on large amounts ... Read more
Dave Rathmanner
Updated June 23, 2022 by Dave Rathmanner
Health Professions Week is a nationwide collaboration between today’s healthcare and education organizations designed to provide reliable, accessible resources to explore careers in the health professions. If you are considering a future in the health ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated June 26, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
Many people assume occupational therapists work in hospitals and nursing facilities along with many other healthcare professionals who physically rehabilitate patients. However, occupational therapists are also found in any setting where psychiatric patients are seen. ... Read more
Brittany Ferri
Published November 7, 2019
The multiple mini interview, or MMI, can be more anxiety-provoking than a traditional one-on-one medical school interview. Unlike a traditional interview, MMIs have several stations, each of which asks interviewees to respond to a different ... Read more
Cassie Kosarek
Updated August 16, 2022 by Cassie Kosarek
The first step in securing a military paycheck in medicine is making absolutely sure the military is right for you. Growing up in a military family, I know firsthand the sacrifices involved. Surrendering control of ... Read more
Erin Wildermuth
Updated November 4, 2019 by Erin Wildermuth
There are many reasons people pursue post-baccalaureate research. They may want to increase their competitiveness for applying to a MD-PhD program, gain research experience they didn’t get in undergrad, or simply prefer an intellectually stimulating ... Read more
Franklin Iheanacho
Updated June 23, 2022 by Franklin Iheanacho
As a medical school admissions consultant and the former director of both the Johns Hopkins and Goucher post-baccalaureate premedical programs, I am often asked about post-bac programs by prospective medical school applicants. They want to ... Read more
Liza Thompson, M.Ed.
Updated June 23, 2022 by Liza Thompson, M.Ed.
Occupational therapy is one of many healthcare professions that require clinical exposure before entering the field. Occupational therapy clinical opportunities are called fieldwork rotations, clinical rotations, or clinical experiences depending on the program. These experiences ... Read more
Brittany Ferri
Published October 21, 2019
Welcome to “Research for the Rest of Us”, a column about navigating the complex intricacies of life in the lab. These articles aren’t for the superhuman Nature-publishing, Nobel Prize-winning MD/PhDs out there. They are for ... Read more
Trevor C. Hunt
Updated June 23, 2022 by Trevor C. Hunt
Are you considering going into Internal Medicine? Let’s take a look at what IM is and what you can expect from an IM residency. What is Internal Medicine? Internal Medicine is a broad speciality that ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated October 15, 2019 by Amy Rakowczyk