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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.

Jeremiah Fleenor

Updated August 21, 2026 by Jeremiah Fleenor

All About Competency: Part 2

What are the characteristics of successful health professionals? How can you evaluate the strengths and weaknesses in your skills? Part two of a six part series.

Emil Chuck, PhD

Updated June 27, 2022 by Emil Chuck, PhD

All About Competency: Part 1

Think that great grades = great doctor? In the 21st century, success will require you build competencies that you can apply to evolving technology. Part one of a six part series.

Emil Chuck, PhD

Updated June 27, 2022 by Emil Chuck, PhD

An International Elective: How To Choose

Many medical students choose to participate in an international elective as part of their education. Dr. Alison Hayward provides tips for making your international experience as success.

Lee Burnett

Updated August 21, 2026 by Lee Burnett

Interview Advice: What to Wear, What to Wear

When it comes to attire and the medical school interview, there is a certain minimum threshold that you need to achieve and once you reach that threshold any more focus in this area becomes a detriment.

Jeremiah Fleenor

Updated June 27, 2022 by Jeremiah Fleenor

Interview Advice: Grades?! Part 2

What should you do if you feel your grades or MCAT score don't reflect your abilities? Dr. Jeremiah Fleenor discusses options for addressing these issues in medical school interviews.

Jeremiah Fleenor

Updated June 27, 2022 by Jeremiah Fleenor

Interview Advice: Grades?! Part 1

Dr. Jeremiah Fleenor discusses why numerical measures - grades and test scores - are important to admissions committees.

Jeremiah Fleenor

Updated June 27, 2022 by Jeremiah Fleenor

Pirating Test Prep Material Doesn’t Pay

In the 21st century, piracy is more common in cyberspace than on the high seas. What are the risks and consequences of using or selling counterfeit test prep materials? An SDN Report.

Helena Bachmann

Updated August 21, 2026 by Helena Bachmann

Dual-Degree Medical Programs

Are you considering pursuit of a joint degree? Learn more about joint degree options for medical students and factors to consider before diving into a dual degree program.

David Flynn

Updated June 10, 2023 by David Flynn

premedical preparation

Premedical Preparation

What do you need to do as you enter and go through college to increase your chances of medical school acceptance? Dr. Lisabetta Divita details how you can prepare for success.

Lisabetta Divita

Updated June 27, 2022 by Lisabetta Divita

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