Choosing a Specialty: Narrowing Down Your Options
This column has focused on the process faced by every medical student, especially third-years: learning ... Read more
Written by: Brent Schnipke
Published on: January 30, 2017
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Residency Caps: What Medical Students Should Know
Updated December 26, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors and technical ... Read more
Written by: Brian Wu
Published on: January 24, 2017
From "Book Rat" to Neurologist: An Interview with José Cavazos, MD-PhD
As a child, José Cavazos, MD-PhD, was a self-proclaimed “book rat”. So, it makes sense ... Read more
Written by: Suzanne Barston
Published on: January 23, 2017
Ten Ways to Improve your Medical School Application
Recently, I rounded out a full decade as a professional admissions consultant, assisting candidates with ... Read more
Written by: Michelle Finkel
Published on: January 16, 2017
New Student Success Stories: How I Prepared for the MCAT Exam
Studying for the MCAT exam can be daunting, and chances are, you’ve typed “How do ... Read more
Written by: AAMC Staff
Published on: January 12, 2017
4 New Year’s Resolutions for Pre-Medical Students
Being a pre-medical student means committing to a years-long process aimed at ultimately gaining admission ... Read more
Written by: Cassie Kosarek
Published on: January 11, 2017
Boards Preparation: Training for a Marathon, not a Sprint
Updated December 8, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical and technical errors. ... Read more
Written by: Patrick C. Beeman
Published on: January 10, 2017
Sustainability: How Your Partnership Can Survive and Flourish During a Medical Education and Career
Happy New Year from Student Doctor Network! I have always loved the beginning of a ... Read more
Written by: Amy Rakowczyk
Published on: January 5, 2017
What You Should Know: Understanding Immunotherapy Techniques for Cancer Treatment
The American Cancer Society estimated that in 2015, there were 1,658,370 new cases of cancer diagnosed in ... Read more
Written by: Brian Wu
Published on: January 4, 2017
Chronicles of a Med Student: Embracing Change
There’s no doubt that medical school has changed me thus far. I still have a ... Read more
Written by: Adelle
Published on: December 19, 2016
The Chemistry of Gender and Coming Out in Medical School
“Is it trans or cis?” It’s a question that has tortured many pre-professional students studying ... Read more
Written by: Guero
Published on: December 12, 2016
Why Med-Peds? A Current Resident’s Perspective
The transition from eager-to-learn-everything MS3 to self-assured MS4 with a clear residency goal comes much ... Read more
Written by: Michael Cafarchio
Published on: December 6, 2016
Medical Students and Mental Health
Mental health is a topic which is discussed more openly in our society in recent ... Read more
Written by: Brian Wu
Published on: December 5, 2016
Scary Smart: The Widespread Use of “Study Drugs” on American Campuses
While the American college experience can be a time of great discovery and learning, the ... Read more
Written by: Brian Wu
Published on: November 16, 2016
When is the Right Time to Take the MCAT Exam? Three Questions to Ask Yourself.
It’s not surprising that one of the questions we’re asked most frequently is, “When should ... Read more
Written by: AAMC Staff
Published on: November 10, 2016
Four Errors Students Make In Their First Semester of Medical School
Updated November 4, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors. Settling into ... Read more
Written by: Cassie Kosarek
Published on: November 9, 2016
5 Things You Need to Know About Ranking Residencies for the Match
As you continue researching residency programs, applying, and interviewing with these programs, you’ll begin to ... Read more
Written by: ExamGuru
Published on: November 7, 2016
Having Children In Medical School
When my husband was in medical school, we had a social gathering for medical students ... Read more
Written by: Amy Rakowczyk
Published on: November 3, 2016
Advice from 20+ interviews: Part 2
Don’t miss Part I of this article, which covered how to prepare before the interview and ... Read more
Written by: bluestreaks
Published on: November 2, 2016