Quick Answer: A post-interview thank you letter for medical school should be sent within 24 hours as a PDF attachment. Keep it under half a page, thank the interviewer for their time, mention specific program ... Read more
William Kollmer
Updated October 27, 2025 by William Kollmer
No matter where you are in your residency training, a dismissal (or suspension, non-renewal, non-promotion, or even probation) threatens the significant investments of time and money you have put into your medical career. Often, residency ... Read more
Greg Care
Updated August 16, 2022 by Greg Care
The Health Professional Student Association Student Advisory Council today announced the awardees of their inaugural Advisor of the Year recognition. The 2022 awardees are: Public University: Toni Trumbo-Bell, Ph.D., Professor of Biochemistry and Pre-Medical Sciences ... Read more
Laura Turner
Updated June 20, 2022 by Laura Turner
Recently, The Florida Health Department issued guidance intended to prohibit both “social gender transition” and gender-affirming medical care for people under 18 years. While legally non-binding, the move is the latest in a series of ... Read more
Soren Estvold, MD, MPH
Updated June 22, 2022 by Soren Estvold, MD, MPH
Most people who have obtained a residency or fellowship position can breathe a sigh of relief after a successful Match Day – your aspirations have been realized and it is now a mere matter of ... Read more
Greg Care
Updated August 16, 2022 by Greg Care
Evidence-based medicine is the application of a rigorous scientific standard in the practice of a medical profession. Physicians and other healthcare providers rely upon its tools and recommendations regularly. Yet, might there have been a ... Read more
Samuel Williams, MD
Updated June 22, 2022 by Samuel Williams, MD
Getting research experience in your undergraduate years is not only beneficial for applying to medical and dental schools but can also enrich your academic knowledge and competencies. However, it is hard to find and manage ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated June 26, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
As an optometry student, you’ve been studying optics and pharmacology, determining diagnosis, and honing your exam techniques—all with the ultimate goal of using this knowledge to improve the vision and lives of your patients while ... Read more
Donna Ison
Updated June 22, 2022 by Donna Ison
Maintaining a healthy diet. Keeping up with routine medical appointments. Getting a good night’s sleep. Science repeatedly demonstrates that these fundamental practices can ward off disease and increase longevity. As a medical student, you’re no ... Read more
Susan Doktor
Updated August 8, 2022 by Susan Doktor
Light awaits you at the end of the financial tunnel. Student Doctor Network (SDN) is excited to announce that we are launching our own line of NFT Cryptocurrencies. This comes from extensive interest from our ... Read more
Chivas Owle
Updated March 21, 2023 by Chivas Owle
Area Health Education Centers, or AHECs, consist of around 300 locations that address primary care and family health needs in underserved communities. These sites provide pre-health and health professional students with opportunities to experience serving ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated August 8, 2022 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Congratulations on your decision to apply to PT school! Observation experiences are an important part of the application process – not only is it a requirement for most programs, but it is also a great ... Read more
Lauren Calamari
Updated August 17, 2022 by Lauren Calamari
Authors: Jovin Lezeau, PharmD, Raechel Moore, PharmD, BCACP, Kim Finley, PharmD, BCACP Do you find yourself scrolling through your social media platforms when bored or stressed as a means for entertainment and pleasure? Accessing social ... Read more
Dr. Jovin Lezeau
Updated June 22, 2022 by Dr. Jovin Lezeau
On March 1, 2022, the Liason Committee on Medical Education (LCME) updated the Accreditation Status of California Northstate University College of Medicine (CNUCOM) to “Provisional, on probation.” This announcement follows a reconsideration hearing for CNUCOM ... Read more
Laura Turner
Updated June 22, 2022 by Laura Turner
Popular culture promotes—and most people accept—the notion that physicians make a lot of money. When it comes to national average salaries, data supports that conclusion, as well. But not all of us are average: medical professionals ... Read more
Susan Doktor
Updated August 8, 2022 by Susan Doktor
Dr. Omar Mirza is a consultation-liaison psychiatrist based in New York City. He also co-creates the comic series Zindan: The Last Ansaars with his friend and nephrologist Dr. Khurram Mehtabdin (see their interview here). Now, ... Read more
Christy Duan
Updated August 8, 2022 by Christy Duan
CNUCOM Remains in Provisional Accreditation Status; Reconsideration Hearing Scheduled February 17 On January 31, 2022, California Northstate University College of Medicine (CNUCOM) announced to its students, faculty, and staff that the Liaison Committee on Medical ... Read more
Laura Turner
Updated August 8, 2022 by Laura Turner
Premed and other pre-health students have struggled during the COVID-19 pandemic to find and participate in extracurricular activities to support their health professional school applications. However, new extracurricular options have opened up, such as virtual ... Read more
Laura Turner
Updated October 18, 2023 by Laura Turner
Expanded Access for Older and Undocumented Students On January 27, the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) announced plans to increase access to its fee assistance program by changing its eligibility criteria. The AAMC estimates ... Read more
Laura Turner
Updated June 22, 2022 by Laura Turner