As an undergrad, one of the reasons you devoted so much time to a research experience was to earn an epic letter of recommendation–one that speaks to your strengths, resilience, character, self-reliance, cultural competencies, ability ... Read more
David Oppenheimer
Updated June 26, 2022 by David Oppenheimer
We were in the same class in medical school. It was your typical story. Boy meets girl, girl doesn’t like boy’s buzz cut, they waste a year, eventually end up as anatomy TAs working on ... Read more
Kara Hessel
Updated June 26, 2022 by Kara Hessel
I was in the middle of a fairly busy day on the palliative care ward, so I had to slip away to the quiet stairwell in order to pull up my Match Day result on ... Read more
Romesa
Updated June 26, 2022 by Romesa
Originally posted in 2016, this article was adapted from an SDN forums thread provides quick links to the most useful information on the forums. It has been updated with the latest versions of these links ... Read more
Lawper
Updated August 26, 2022 by Lawper
While medical school interviews can be quite conversational, thinking in advance about the questions you will face can help you articulate your unique story more effectively. Most interviews revolve around the interviewer getting to know ... Read more
Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Updated June 26, 2022 by Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Interview season. The time of year that roads and skies swarm with the best and brightest medical students to all corners of the country taking aim at the next step in their training – residency. ... Read more
Myers Hurt
Updated June 26, 2022 by Myers Hurt
The transition to clinical clerkships in medical school comes after two years of lectures, in-class exams, and national board exams. Without a doubt, it is an exciting transition. It is a key stage in the ... Read more
AJ Nguyen
Updated June 26, 2022 by AJ Nguyen
“What kind of interview will it be?” This is not a question applicants ever asked 10 or 15 years ago but often do now. Every year, more medical schools now conduct Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) ... Read more
Jessica Freedman
Updated June 26, 2022 by Jessica Freedman
By Michelle Finkel, MD with CrispyDoc You put your heart and soul into your compelling, charismatic personal statement; you showcased your accomplishments and drive to succeed in your activities section; and you demonstrated the endorsement ... Read more
Michelle Finkel
Updated June 26, 2022 by Michelle Finkel
Once you have been selected for an interview at a medical school, you will have the opportunity to visit the campus. Though your priority during this visit will naturally be to excel in your interview, ... Read more
Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Updated June 26, 2022 by Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
The interview is one of the most important steps in the medical school application process. It’s your chance to get to know the medical school in person while demonstrating good communication skills, professionalism, maturity, and ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated June 26, 2022 by AAMC Staff
It is that time of year again. Medical school students across the country are preparing applications for residency and pursuing audition rotations at residencies they are hoping to woo into an interview and hopefully to match ... Read more
Jeff Steiner
Updated June 26, 2022 by Jeff Steiner
Updated March 3, 2022. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors and formatting. Accuracy and fairness in scoring the MCAT exam is an essential part of the test’s role as an indicator of ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated June 26, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
1. What specifically prompted you to write The Real Doctor Will See You Shortly? I was having dinner with my editor three years ago, and he asked if I’d ever thought of writing a book about medicine. ... Read more
Chivas Owle
Updated June 26, 2022 by Chivas Owle
All in all, studying abroad provides students with invaluable personal growth, which will translate to professional growth in several ways. Students will become more culturally aware, which will bolster their ability to work with and ... Read more
Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Updated June 27, 2022 by Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Applying to professional school can be one of the most daunting challenges of a student’s career. The pharmacy admissions process is no exception, and students may find it overwhelming at times. The Student Doctor Network ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated June 27, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
There’s no doubt that Dr. Barbara Ross Lee has led a distinguished career. The first African-American woman to be appointed Dean of a medical school, her other accomplishments include participation in the Robert Wood Johnson ... Read more
Suzanne Barston
Updated June 27, 2022 by Suzanne Barston
In 2013, roughly half of all medical school applicants did not receive an acceptance letter. Though many applicants possess a genuine passion for helping others through medicine, the medical school application process grows more competitive ... Read more
Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Updated June 27, 2022 by Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Updated September 30, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors and to update formatting. You know that people judge your character based on your behavior or appearance in an in-person interview. But ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated August 8, 2022 by AAMC Staff