Updated August 15, 2019 – SDN, along with the VIN Foundation and the American Pre-Veterinary Medical Association (APVMA), conducted an “Apply Smarter” webinar for pre-veterinary students. It covered strategies for applying to veterinary school and ... Read more
Laura Turner
Updated June 23, 2022 by Laura Turner
Publications are the holy grail for the budding student researcher. These days, competitive specialties all but require one for serious consideration of your ERAS application. Posters and abstracts were enough to show research productivity during ... Read more
Trevor C. Hunt
Updated June 23, 2022 by Trevor C. Hunt
The medical journey is filled with many new experiences and challenges. The financial commitment of a medical career choice is frequently overlooked and can sneak up and surprise us. Medical school and residency are called ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 23, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
The community pharmacist working in the corner drugstore may be the most visible and best-known pharmacy practitioner, but the profession of pharmacy is far more diverse than most realize. Pharmacy students often think in terms ... Read more
Sarah Lawrence
Updated July 31, 2019 by Sarah Lawrence
What do beaches, BBQs and books have in common besides starting with the same letter? They’re also some of my favorite things to indulge in during the summer. For me, this summer will be my ... Read more
Christina Amutah
Updated July 29, 2019 by Christina Amutah
The Dental Admissions Test (DAT) is a 4 hour and 15 minute exam that tests both right and left brain dominant individuals and requires heavy preparation. It is broken down into six sections – biology, ... Read more
Samya Faiq
Updated June 23, 2022 by Samya Faiq
Despite growing knowledge of the field of occupational therapy, there is still much that is unknown about what their roles are in healthcare facilities and medical treatment teams. For those who are unfamiliar with occupational ... Read more
Brittany Ferri
Updated July 24, 2019 by Brittany Ferri
At this stage in my career, I have finished the pre-clinical portion of my journey. This part of training encompasses the first two years of medical school, which are primarily spent in the classroom. Early ... Read more
Emily Hayward
Updated June 23, 2022 by Emily Hayward
Dr. Maria Vasquez completed her undergraduate studies in biochemistry and earned her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Illinois at Chicago. After pharmacy school, Dr. Vasquez worked for Walgreens, where she obtained additional training ... Read more
Sarah Lawrence
Updated August 23, 2022 by Sarah Lawrence
There is no good time to have a baby. This is especially true in the medical education pipeline. Having children before medical school delays your career. Waiting until residency allows for parental leave, but the ... Read more
Erin Wildermuth
Updated June 23, 2022 by Erin Wildermuth
Sometimes it’s easy to assume that only those students with perfect transcripts, superior GPAs, and exceptional MCAT® scores are ensured admission into medical school. But admissions committees consider many different factors when evaluating applications, including ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated June 23, 2022 by AAMC Staff
The system in which physicians are paid for their services can be confusing. Unlike other professionals, physicians are not paid for hours worked or a flat fee. Instead, they get paid through a web of ... Read more
Tyler Montgomery
Updated July 8, 2019 by Tyler Montgomery
Pets can be wonderfully rewarding companions. In fact, psychological and physical benefits in humans have been associated with animal interactions.1 However, pets may not be ideal or realistic for everyone. How can you know if ... Read more
Harrison Snyder
Updated August 23, 2022 by Harrison Snyder
I can vividly remember going through the medical school application process approximately three years ago. While the process ultimately went in my favor, I can still clearly remember the confusion, the anxiety, and sometimes the ... Read more
Emily Hayward
Updated June 23, 2022 by Emily Hayward
Few days have a more profound impact on the lives of physicians in the United States than Match Day. Every March, thousands of medical students across the country find out where they will train in ... Read more
Kunal Sindhu
Updated June 23, 2022 by Kunal Sindhu
Updated July 22, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors. I’m tired. I feel like I’ve been saying this since the first day of dental school. Long days of class and lab ... Read more
Kelsey Gwin
Updated July 8, 2025 by Kelsey Gwin
Nursing is a career that has well-defined levels of advancement, but for a medical student just starting out on the wards, it can be confusing to know who’s who and what those letters on the ... Read more
Emily Millet
Updated June 21, 2019 by Emily Millet
During my wedding reception when the dance floor was full, multi-colored lights were flashing, and the music was at its highest energy, I stood next to the DJ booth and found myself just watching. The ... Read more
Karen Tran-Harding
Updated June 23, 2022 by Karen Tran-Harding
Observation hours are not only a requirement of becoming an occupational therapist, but also an important part of professional development and education. Observation hours typically are an experience therapy programs require to evaluate whether the ... Read more
Brittany Ferri
Updated June 17, 2019 by Brittany Ferri
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