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
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Street Medicine: An Innovative Approach to Patient Care
What does Street Medicine mean for patients and health care providers?
Andrew Nguyen
Updated March 15, 2019 by Andrew Nguyen
Mastering The Medical School Personal Statement, Part 2
How to write a winning personal statement.
Joseph Love
Updated June 27, 2022 by Joseph Love
Mastering The Medical School Personal Statement, Part 1
How to write a winning personal statement.
Joseph Love
Updated June 27, 2022 by Joseph Love
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?
Liza Thompson, M.Ed.
Updated June 27, 2022 by Liza Thompson, M.Ed.
Managing Stress in Medical School
Strategies for coping with the stress of medical school.
Philip Carullo
Updated August 21, 2026 by Philip Carullo
Haunted by Patch
The personal story of one person's journey to medical school.
Shekinah Elmore, MPH
Updated August 21, 2026 by Shekinah Elmore, MPH
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
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?
Miriam
Updated August 21, 2026 by Miriam
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
Alex M. Jennings
Updated August 21, 2026 by Alex M. Jennings
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.
Alex M. Jennings
Updated August 21, 2026 by Alex M. Jennings
Accelerated BS/MD Programs: What You Need to Know
The benefits and limitations of an accelerated BS/MD program are explored
Stephanie K. Fabbro, MD
Updated August 21, 2026 by Stephanie K. Fabbro, MD
How to Survive Medical School Without Becoming a Patient
Anthony Youn shares some advice on how to handle the stress of medical school
Tony Youn
Updated August 21, 2026 by Tony Youn
20 Questions: Christopher K. Thiagarajah, MD
Dr. Christopher K. Thiagarajah shares his perspective on the field of oculoplastics and advice for students.
Juliet Farmer
Updated June 27, 2022 by Juliet Farmer
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
20 Questions: Julie Hersch, MD
Dr. Julie Hersch shares her insights about her career and the field of oncology.
Juliet Farmer
Updated June 27, 2022 by Juliet Farmer
All About Competency: Part 6
For future pre-health professional students, developing competencies and communicating them to admissions committees will be critical for success.
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated June 27, 2022 by Emil Chuck, PhD
All About Competency: Part 5
Emil Chuck discusses the concept of professionalism for health professions students.
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated June 27, 2022 by Emil Chuck, PhD
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.
Juliet Farmer
Updated August 21, 2026 by Juliet Farmer
