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Pros and Cons of Applying to International Medical Schools for US Medical Students
Explore international medical schools as an alternative pathway for US students, offering diverse clinical experiences, cultural insights, but consider costs and residency challenges.
Cassie Kosarek
Updated April 30, 2025 by Cassie Kosarek
The Art of Writing Abstracts
Abstracts are an essential currency of research, especially for students and early career scientists. They ... Read more
Trevor C. Hunt
Updated June 23, 2022 by Trevor C. Hunt
The Male Medical Spouse
The demographics of medicine are changing. Almost half of all graduating medical students are now ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated January 7, 2020 by Amy Rakowczyk
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 ... Read more
Renee Marinelli
Updated August 23, 2022 by Renee Marinelli
SDN Editorial Board Accepting Applications For New Members
SDN strives to publish quality feature articles as a resource that supports our mission to ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated June 23, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
Are Sub-Internships Beneficial?
I was recently asked to speak to students at my former medical school and give ... Read more
Kara Hessel
Updated June 23, 2022 by Kara Hessel
Perspective From a Student Who Left Medical School
Updated August 26, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors. I’m sure ... Read more
wkabenga
Updated June 23, 2022 by wkabenga
First Student Loan Steps for Veterinary Graduates
Save time and money on your student loans Congratulations, new veterinary doctors! It’s time to ... Read more
Tony Bartels
Updated June 23, 2022 by Tony Bartels
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 ... Read more
Tess Calcagno
Updated June 23, 2022 by Tess Calcagno
The Cost of Applying to Medical School
Medical school is a costly undertaking. The American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) reports the ... Read more
Emily Millet
Updated June 23, 2022 by Emily Millet
The Power of Positivity
I’m in my home stretch (last week!) of officially being in medical school. I’ve done ... Read more
Adelle
Updated June 23, 2022 by Adelle
5 Ways to Prepare Your Mindset for Medical School
When you ask little kids what they want to be when they grow up, one ... Read more
Mark Neal
Updated June 23, 2022 by Mark Neal
The Complete Guide to Choosing A Specialty
This article is going to be a conglomerate of other things I’ve written, which are ... Read more
Brent Schnipke
Updated June 23, 2022 by Brent Schnipke
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 ... Read more
Surya Gourneni
Updated June 23, 2022 by Surya Gourneni
5 Tips for Surviving Medical School
As you transition from being a premedical student to a bonafide medical student, it quickly ... Read more
Cassie Kosarek
Updated June 23, 2022 by Cassie Kosarek
What Is An Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Really Like?
Orthopaedic surgery is a specialty that has an intense reputation. It’s known for being competitive, ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated February 19, 2026 by Amy Rakowczyk
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.
Crissey Tait
Updated June 23, 2022 by Crissey Tait
How to Avoid Rejection…Again: The Reapplicant’s Guide
Medical school applications are physically, emotionally, and financially draining. It is completely natural to be ... Read more
Joel Butterly
Updated June 23, 2022 by Joel Butterly
