The Case for Cadaver Labs: Learning That Lives in the Body
In the digital age of medical education, cadaver labs may seem like an outdated tradition. ... Read more
Written by: Samantha De Filippis, MD
Published on: July 3, 2025
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Research Experience and Faculty References: Profile of the Accepted Applicant 2025
Prehealth applicants worry about the importance of a research experience in the application process. Research ... Read more
Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD
Published on: June 26, 2025
5 Tips to Survive Your First Year of Medical School
As the CEO and Past President of a medical school with two U.S. campuses, I’ve ... Read more
Written by: Dr. David Lenihan, Ph.D., J.D., FRSM
Published on: March 27, 2025
From Special Operations to Medical Operations
SOFtoSOM, Special Operations Forces to School of Medicine, is a 501(c)3 nonprofit focused on supporting ... Read more
Written by: Kyle Magatelli
Published on: January 29, 2025
Q&A with Carle Illinois College of Medicine: Developing Innovation and Entrepreneurship as Health Professionals
In a previous article, I discussed the advantages engineering-trained applicants bring to the health professions. ... Read more
Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD
Published on: October 24, 2024
F1 Doctors: Supporting International Future Healthcare Professionals
Since the Student Doctor Network was founded 25 years ago, the forums have supported international-status ... Read more
Written by: Marwa Belhaj, Nashwaan Khan, Chi M Trinh, Zhengyang (Kevin) Sun, and Zezhou (Zach) Zhao.
Published on: October 17, 2024
Finding Your Greatest Common Factors with Successful Students
The Greatest Common Factor (GCF) between two numbers is the largest positive integer that can ... Read more
Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD
Published on: August 23, 2024
Your Ultimate Guide to Finding Apartments as a Medical Student
Finding the perfect apartment near your medical school will vastly improve your experience as a ... Read more
Written by: ApartmentsFor
Published on: August 16, 2024
Practical Lessons for the Parent in Medical School
Being a parent in medical school is no joke. It takes character, grit, and an ... Read more
Written by: Karin Brown
Published on: August 8, 2024
20 Questions: Jackée Clement, MD, Family Physician
Dr. Jackée Clement, MD, is a family physician, founder of Good Journey Mental Health and Wellness, ... Read more
Written by: Kyle Magatelli
Published on: July 18, 2024
Emote Control: “Inside Out” for Prehealth and Professional Development
The 2024 summer blockbuster film Inside Out 2 explores the complex emotions that first hit ... Read more
Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD
Published on: July 3, 2024
25 Best Pieces of Advice from SDN
In honor of the Student Doctor Network’s 25th anniversary this year, we’ve reviewed the community ... Read more
Written by: Laura Turner
Published on: June 27, 2024
Five Career Questions to Ask Yourself as a Medical Student
Most medical students select a specialty based on their enjoyment of the clinical work for ... Read more
Written by: Sylvie Stacy, MD, MPH
Published on: June 20, 2024
Beyond MSAR: Additional Resources for Building Your School List
Compilations like the MSAR, the ChooseDO, the VMSAR, or the ADEA DSE are essential tools ... Read more
Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD
Published on: May 23, 2024
What’s in a Curriculum?
The reason why you invest so much in your professional education is the trust that ... Read more
Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD
Published on: May 16, 2024
Preparing for Recorded Interviews: RVI Survey Insights
Since 2020, applicants for health professional programs have had to prepare for online and on-campus ... Read more
Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD
Published on: May 2, 2024
20 Questions: Frank Douglas, PhD, MD, Neuroendocrinologist
Dr. Frank L. Douglas, born in British Guiana (now Guyana) in 1943, overcame a challenging ... Read more
Written by: Sarah Brubaker
Published on: April 18, 2024
New Guide from Apply Point for Med School Applications
The Student Doctor Network recently spoke to Apply Point about their new book, Apply Point’s ... Read more
Written by: Student Doctor Network
Published on: January 11, 2024
How to Prepare for PREview
Over 22,500 allopathic medical school applicants in the 2023-2024 cycle had to take the AAMC ... Read more
Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD
Published on: December 14, 2023