Reflections On Witnessing My First Patient Death
He is younger than me! This is not happening. This could have been me. These ... Read more
Mohamed Gad
Updated August 21, 2026 by Mohamed Gad
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Checking the Boxes: Should You Give Up Your Job To Do Research?
Sometimes the requirements aren’t required. Annie wrote in to [email protected] to ask Kaci McCleary, Erik Kneller, Gabriel ... Read more
The Short Coat Podcast
Updated August 21, 2026 by The Short Coat Podcast
Is this patient high-risk?
A 55-year-old female presents with a low-grade fever, a new heart murmur, and Janeway lesions ... Read more
Figure 1
Updated February 27, 2019 by Figure 1
Positive Thinking for the Year Ahead
Looking Back at 2017 As another new year rolls around, I try to take some ... Read more
Adelle
Updated June 26, 2022 by Adelle
Quiz of the Week: Painful urination, a swollen knee, and eye pain—what’s the cause?
A 31-year-old female presents to the emergency department with a two-day history of pain on ... Read more
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Updated March 10, 2025 by Figure 1
Making Clerkships Work
Are clerkships a grind, or a boon? It’s up to you. The second-year students are ... Read more
The Short Coat Podcast
Updated August 21, 2026 by The Short Coat Podcast
6 Steps to Creating an MCAT Study Plan
To say you are busy may be an understatement! You’re balancing a full course load, ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated June 26, 2022 by AAMC Staff
5 Soft Skills Every Medical Student Needs
As any practicing physician can attest, adequate medical care extends beyond pure medical knowledge to ... Read more
Cassie Kosarek
Updated June 26, 2022 by Cassie Kosarek
Taking Advice is Hard To Do
Giving advice is easy. Taking it? Not so much. Need expert support? Get confidential guidance ... Read more
The Short Coat Podcast
Updated August 21, 2026 by The Short Coat Podcast
5 Things To Do Today To Connect With Your Medical Spouse
A new year is upon us! Fresh beginnings bring a revitalized energy to refocus our ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
Medical Student Resources: Q&A with Dr. Sara Barnett, Learning Specialist
Ask any doctor, in any specialty and of any age, and they will remember their ... Read more
Jacob Adney
Updated June 26, 2022 by Jacob Adney
Q&A with Suzanne Tharin, MD/PhD, Neurosurgery
Dr. Suzanne Tharin, MD/Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at Stanford University and a ... Read more
Gloria Onwuneme
Updated July 22, 2022 by Gloria Onwuneme
Five Mistakes I Made When I Applied to Medical School (The First Time)
Everyone reading SDN likely knows that gaining admission to medical school is difficult. It not ... Read more
Renee Marinelli
Updated June 26, 2022 by Renee Marinelli
The Holiday Season: Doctor Edition
‘Tis the season! It’s finally my favorite time of year! Everything fills me with warm ... Read more
Adelle
Updated June 26, 2022 by Adelle
How to Maximize Your Pre-Interview Research
One of the most exciting and nerve-wracking stages of the application process can be your ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated June 26, 2022 by AAMC Staff
4 New Year’s Resolutions for MCAT Test-Takers
Plotting out your course of study in anticipation of any MCAT test date is difficult ... Read more
Cassie Kosarek
Updated June 26, 2022 by Cassie Kosarek
Helping Your Kids Connect With Their Medical Parent
You’ve probably seen numerous articles discussing the medical marriage and what to expect during training. ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
Personal Finance Tips for Healthcare Professionals
Medical school, graduate school, dental school, any graduate or professional school: they are all expensive! ... Read more
Jacob Adney
Updated July 22, 2022 by Jacob Adney
Q&A with Andrew Nimmich, Co-Founder of Tutor the People
Tell us about yourselfHi SDN! My name’s Andrew. I am a fourth-year medical student at ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated June 26, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
