20 Questions: Brian Walcott, MD, Neurosurgery
Brian Walcott shares his thoughts on neurosurgery and research and offers some advice for students.
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Updated July 22, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
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20 Questions: David Matsumoto, PhD – Psychologist
David Matsumoto shares his thoughts on the field of psychology and offers some advice for students.
Juliet Farmer
Updated June 27, 2022 by Juliet Farmer
The Seven Habits of Highly Successful Medical Students
Advice from a fourth year medical student on how to live and study well in medical school.
Megan Riddle
Updated August 21, 2026 by Megan Riddle
5 Tips for Your Medical School Interview: Advice from a Recent Admit
A recent admit offers five tips to help you do your best at medical school interviews.
InGenius Prep
Updated June 27, 2022 by InGenius Prep
Medical School Interviews: 6 Common Mistakes That Admissions Officers Hate
Six mistakes to avoid in a medical school interview.
InGenius Prep
Updated October 11, 2022 by InGenius Prep
20 Questions: Diana Marie Padgett, MD, Pathology
Diana Marie Padgett shares her thoughts on the field of pathology and offers some advice for students.
Juliet Farmer
Updated June 27, 2022 by Juliet Farmer
20 Questions: Erica L. Mayer, MD, MPH, Breast Oncology
Erica Mayer shares her thoughts on the field of breast oncology and offers some advice for students.
Juliet Farmer
Updated August 21, 2026 by Juliet Farmer
Speech-Language Pathology (SLP)
20 Questions: Jennifer Hatfield MHS, CCC, SLP
Jennifer Hatfield shares her thoughts on the field of speech language pathology and offers some advice for students.
Juliet Farmer
Updated June 27, 2022 by Juliet Farmer
Protecting Your Online Identity Before Applying
“Dear Mr. [Last name], We regret to inform you….” Brutal. I wasn’t quite rejected. I had gotten the deferral-letter-of-death.
InGenius Prep
Updated June 27, 2022 by InGenius Prep
What Is Your Weakness?
Answering a common but challenging interview question.
Rajani Katta and Samir Desai
Updated June 27, 2022 by Rajani Katta and Samir Desai
Mock Interviews Are Key for the Prepared Predental Student
What can you do to prepare for the dreaded dental school interview?
Leigh Reynolds
Updated June 27, 2022 by Leigh Reynolds
Rethink How You Approach Medical School Interviews
How to think of interviews in a positive way.
Sean Dreyer
Updated August 21, 2026 by Sean Dreyer
How to Prepare for Multiple Mini-Interviews, Part 2
What is a multiple mini-interview and what should you do to be ready?
Jeremiah Fleenor
Updated June 27, 2022 by Jeremiah Fleenor
How to Prepare for Multiple Mini-Interviews, Part 1
What is a multiple mini-interview and what should you do to be ready?
Jeremiah Fleenor
Updated June 27, 2022 by Jeremiah Fleenor
20 Questions: Anthony S. Youn, MD, FACS
Dr. Anthony S. Youn talks about his book and shares his insights about the medical profession and the field of plastic surgery.
Juliet Farmer
Updated June 27, 2022 by Juliet Farmer
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 August 21, 2026 by Jeremiah Fleenor
20 Questions: Michelle Au, MD, Author
Michelle Au, MD, is an attending physician of anesthesiology at St. Joseph's Hospital, Atlanta, and author of "This Won't Hurt a Bit".
Juliet Farmer
Updated August 8, 2022 by Juliet Farmer
The Multiple Mini-Interview for Medical School Admissions
Do you know what to expect when interviewing at a medical school that uses the multiple mini-interview format? Dr. Carleen Eaton provides an overview of this method and tips for success.
Carleen Eaton
Updated August 21, 2026 by Carleen Eaton
The Successful Match: Getting into Radiology
The Successful Match interviews Dr. Vicki Marx of USC Keck School of Medicine about the radiology residency selection process.
Rajani Katta and Samir Desai
Updated June 27, 2022 by Rajani Katta and Samir Desai
