healthcare

Pharmacist Q&A

20 Questions: Karla N. Turney, PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist

Karla Turney shares her thoughts on the field of pharmacy and offers some advice for students.

Juliet Farmer

Updated August 21, 2026 by Juliet Farmer

Pre-Health

Five Paid Ways to Get Clinical Experience

There are a number of ways you can gain clinical experience for your medical school application while earning money at the same time.

Deborah Gutman, MD, MPH

Updated June 27, 2022 by Deborah Gutman, MD, MPH

Pharmacist Q&A

20 Questions: Cindy Stowe, PharmD

Cindy Stowe shares her thoughts on the field of pharmacy and offers some advice for students.

Mary Bystrek, PharmD

Updated August 21, 2026 by Mary Bystrek, PharmD

Medical (MD/DO)

The Important Considerations for Starting a Career in Medicine

There are many long-term things to think about when choosing your first job after residency.

Tom Harbin

Updated August 21, 2026 by Tom Harbin

Residency and The Match

Lessons Learned on the Residency Admissions Trail

Keep these tips in mind when visiting residency programs and creating your Match list.

Michael McDowell

Updated June 27, 2022 by Michael McDowell

Pre-Medical

5 Steps to Preparing for Your Medical School Interviews

Taking steps to prepare for your interviews will reduce stress and strengthen your performance.

Megan Riddle

Updated August 21, 2026 by Megan Riddle

Medical (MD/DO)

Prepped: Reflections on a Stillbirth

There are some experiences you can't prepare for by reading a textbook.

Ha Nguyen

Updated June 20, 2019 by Ha Nguyen

Physician Q&A

20 Questions: John Hunt, MD, Pediatric Pulmonology/Allergy/Immunology

Dr. John Hunt discusses his varied career as a pediatric asthma specialist, military physician, academic, novelist, and entrepreneur, and offers some advice for students.

Student Doctor Network

Updated July 22, 2022 by Student Doctor Network

Medical School

Ten things I learned in medical school (Other than, you know, the medical stuff)

Clinical training is filled with hidden lessons that aren't found in any textbook.

Megan Riddle

Updated August 21, 2026 by Megan Riddle

Dentist Q&A

20 Questions: Andrew Read-Fuller, DDS, MS, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Andrew Read-Fuller shares his thoughts on the field of dentistry and offers some advice for students.

Juliet Farmer

Updated June 27, 2022 by Juliet Farmer

Money

If I Had a Million Dollars (But I Don’t)

How to make the most of your limited budget while in medical school.

Megan Riddle

Updated May 5, 2026 by Megan Riddle

Pre-Health

Six Ways to Make the Most of Your Summer

Make the most of your summer to round out your medical school applications.

AAMC Staff

Updated June 27, 2022 by AAMC Staff

Pre-Medical

Practical Advice for the Medical School Applicant

Pay attention to details and avoid missteps to make your application stand out.

Brian Walcott

Updated June 27, 2022 by Brian Walcott

Medical School

This is No Lake Wobegon: When Medical School Means You’re No Longer Above Average

Medical school may mean you're no longer at the top of your class, but that doesn't mean you won't be successful.

Megan Riddle

Updated June 27, 2022 by Megan Riddle

Residency and The Match

Navigating Your Future: A Roadmap to Specialty Exploration

Starting early and allowing yourself time to explore specialties during your first three years of school will put you in strong position to apply and match into the field that best suits you.

Megan Riddle

Updated June 27, 2022 by Megan Riddle