20 Questions With Chiara Switzer, DVM
Chiara Switzer, DVM shares her perspective on the field of veterinary medicine and offers advice for students.
Juliet Farmer
Updated June 27, 2022 by Juliet Farmer
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Medical Admissions Process: Reflections from a Student’s Perspective
The medical admissions process is stressful, but this student had a reflective take on it. Based on your experience, what are your thoughts?
Alex Cole
Updated June 27, 2022 by Alex Cole
What Will You Do If You Don’t Get Into Medical School?
Dr. Jeremiah Fleenor discusses strategies for answering the question, "What will you do if you don't get into medical school?", as well as how to strengthen your application for future application cycles.
Jeremiah Fleenor
Updated June 27, 2022 by Jeremiah Fleenor
How to: Get Into Undergraduate Research
Regardless of the health profession you hope to enter, conducting lab research will enhance your application. Learn how admissions committees view research experience and how to get it.
Ashley Carter
Updated June 27, 2022 by Ashley Carter
An International Elective: How To Choose
Many medical students choose to participate in an international elective as part of their education. Dr. Alison Hayward provides tips for making your international experience as success.
Lee Burnett
Updated June 27, 2022 by Lee Burnett
Caribbean Medical Schools: What to Consider
Dr. Jessica Freedman discusses challenges Caribbean medical students face in obtaining rotation and residency positions.
Jessica Freedman
Updated June 27, 2022 by Jessica Freedman
Opportunities in Medical Writing
As an active member and advisor on the Student Doctor Network forums, I’ve received countless questions from medical students (and recent graduates) about jobs and opportunities in the non-clinical world of medicine. Many medical students ... Read more
Joseph Kim
Updated March 19, 2022 by Joseph Kim
The Application Process: Why Apply Early
The application process for medical school begins earlier than the deadlines. Do you understand the importance of applying early?
Lee Burnett
Updated November 9, 2025 by Lee Burnett
How to Survive Interview Travels
You’ve been waiting for what seems like an eternity. You practically snatch the mail from the mail carrier as it is delivered. Then frantically search through the stacks of coupons and bills to find some ... Read more
Lee Burnett
Updated June 27, 2022 by Lee Burnett
Natural Disasters: Staying Safe When In Harm’s Way
“This could be just as devastating if not more devastating than Katrina …” WDSU News These were the first words I heard when I flipped on the news. An anchorman was describing the unyielding path ... Read more
Lee Burnett
Updated June 27, 2022 by Lee Burnett
Just Sign on the Dotted Line
Updated September 19, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors and for formatting. The provisions of the contracts couldn’t look any better: $ 300,000 annual salary guarantee sustained by hospital/practice forgiven over ... Read more
Lee Burnett
Updated June 27, 2022 by Lee Burnett
Tell Me About Yourself: Trick Question (Interview Advice Column)
Updated June 24, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors. “It is better to know some of the questions than all of the answers.” James Thurber (1894 -1961) As the second half ... Read more
Jeremiah Fleenor
Updated June 27, 2022 by Jeremiah Fleenor
Staying The Course: A Guide To Messing Up
Updated August 12, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors. As I peruse the SDN pre-professional forums, I routinely come across threads of a similar theme: “My GPA is shot; is my ... Read more
Lee Burnett
Updated June 27, 2022 by Lee Burnett
Essay Workshop 101: Lesson 5: Introductions and How to Lead
The most important leading sentence of all, of course, is the first sentence of your essay. The words and images you use must do more than simply announce the theme or topic of your essay-they ... Read more
Essay Edge
Updated June 27, 2022 by Essay Edge
Raves, Rollin’, & Roofies: Your Guide to Club Drugs
Updated December 8, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors. Scenario An 18-year-old male presents to the ED where you are working at about 3 am after being at a “rave.” The ... Read more
Lee Burnett
Updated March 10, 2025 by Lee Burnett
Essay Workshop 101: Lesson 6: Editing Checklist
Substance Substance refers to the content of the essay and the message you send out. Here are some questions to ask yourself regarding content: Have I answered the question asked? Do I back up each ... Read more
Essay Edge
Updated June 27, 2022 by Essay Edge
An Interdisciplinary Approach To The Health Care Team
Updated August 19, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors and to update technical details. Health care is an increasingly diverse field where many specialties interact to provide patient care, and the ... Read more
Lee Burnett
Updated June 27, 2022 by Lee Burnett
20 Questions: David Russo, DO, Pain Medicine and Physiatry
Recently The Student Doctor Network interviewed David Russo, DO, who specializes in interventional pain medicine and physiatry in private practice at Columbia Pain Management in Hood River, Oregon. Thanks for the interview, David! Describe a ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated August 18, 2022 by Student Doctor Network