Career-Changer Post-Bac Programs: The Ideal Applicant
The number of post-bac programs has grown recently - who are these programs for and what advantages do they offer?
Written by: Liza Thompson, M.Ed.
Published on: May 9, 2013
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Managing Stress in Medical School
Strategies for coping with the stress of medical school.
Written by: Philip Carullo
Published on: April 9, 2013
Haunted by Patch
The personal story of one person's journey to medical school.
Written by: Shekinah Elmore, MPH
Published on: March 26, 2013
Rethink How You Approach Medical School Interviews
How to think of interviews in a positive way.
Written by: Sean Dreyer
Published on: March 19, 2013
Starting a Family in Medical School
If you plan to start a family during medical school, what steps can you take to make sure you are not overwhelmed?
Written by: Miriam
Published on: January 16, 2013
The Crayon Box: Writing a Successful Personal Statement (PS) Part 2
Part two of a two part series exploring how to craft a personal statement that stands out from the rest
Written by: Alex M. Jennings
Published on: September 26, 2012
The Crayon Box: Writing a Successful Personal Statement (PS) Part 1
Part one of a two part series giving advice about how to craft a compelling personal statement.
Written by: Alex M. Jennings
Published on: September 19, 2012
Accelerated BS/MD Programs: What You Need to Know
The benefits and limitations of an accelerated BS/MD program are explored
Written by: Stephanie K. Fabbro, MD
Published on: August 8, 2012
How to Survive Medical School Without Becoming a Patient
Anthony Youn shares some advice on how to handle the stress of medical school
Written by: Tony Youn
Published on: May 30, 2012
20 Questions: Christopher K. Thiagarajah, MD
Dr. Christopher K. Thiagarajah shares his perspective on the field of oculoplastics and advice for students.
Written by: Juliet Farmer
Published on: January 15, 2012
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.
Written by: Juliet Farmer
Published on: November 2, 2011
20 Questions: Julie Hersch, MD
Dr. Julie Hersch shares her insights about her career and the field of oncology.
Written by: Juliet Farmer
Published on: October 26, 2011
All About Competency: Part 6
For future pre-health professional students, developing competencies and communicating them to admissions committees will be critical for success.
Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD
Published on: October 23, 2011
All About Competency: Part 5
Emil Chuck discusses the concept of professionalism for health professions students.
Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD
Published on: September 28, 2011
20 Questions: Dr. John Geyman, Family Medicine
John Geyman, MD shares his views on the profession, primary care, and the state of health care in the United States.
Written by: Juliet Farmer
Published on: September 25, 2011
Medical School Application Secondary Essays
What are medical school secondary essays? Why are they important? Dr. Jessica Freedman answers common questions about secondaries.
Written by: Jessica Freedman
Published on: July 24, 2011
Medical Admissions Process: Reflections from a Student’s Perspective
The medical admissions process is stressful, but this student had a reflective take on it. Based on your experience, what are your thoughts?
Written by: Alex Cole
Published on: June 29, 2011
20 Questions: Richard A. Sheff, MD, Author, Family Medicine
Dr. Richard A. Sheff is a family physician, healthcare consultant, and author of Doctor Confidential: Secrets Behind the Veil.
Written by: Juliet Farmer
Published on: June 22, 2011
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.
Written by: Jeremiah Fleenor
Published on: June 8, 2011