Competition in Medical Training: The Hidden Pressure (The Hunger Games?)
Abstract: Medicine is often portrayed as a profession defined by dedication to patient care and ... Read more
Amr Ihab, MD
Updated August 21, 2026 by Amr Ihab, MD
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Beyond the Basics: Language, Money, and Life as an American Medical Student in Spain
In 2025, Cali Pastor wrote for SDN Review about her journey to medical school in ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Published June 4, 2026 by Emil Chuck, PhD
5 Tips to Survive Your First Year of Medical School
As the CEO and Past President of a medical school with two U.S. campuses, I’ve ... Read more
Dr. David Lenihan, Ph.D., J.D., FRSM
Updated April 2, 2025 by Dr. David Lenihan, Ph.D., J.D., FRSM
F1 Doctors: Supporting International Future Healthcare Professionals
Since the Student Doctor Network was founded 25 years ago, the forums have supported international-status ... Read more
Marwa Belhaj, Nashwaan Khan, Chi M Trinh, Zhengyang (Kevin) Sun, and Zezhou (Zach) Zhao.
Updated October 23, 2024 by Marwa Belhaj, Nashwaan Khan, Chi M Trinh, Zhengyang (Kevin) Sun, and Zezhou (Zach) Zhao.
TouroCOM Students Bring Compassion and Care to Underserved Communities in Cusco, Peru
Recently, I had the privilege of leading an impactful volunteer medical trip to Cusco, Peru, ... Read more
Hannah Rosenthal
Updated September 30, 2024 by Hannah Rosenthal
Finding Your Greatest Common Factors with Successful Students
The Greatest Common Factor (GCF) between two numbers is the largest positive integer that can ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated April 17, 2025 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Your Ultimate Guide to Finding Apartments as a Medical Student
Finding the perfect apartment near your medical school will vastly improve your experience as a ... Read more
ApartmentsFor
Updated May 5, 2026 by ApartmentsFor
Practical Lessons for the Parent in Medical School
Being a parent in medical school is no joke. It takes character, grit, and an ... Read more
Karin Brown
Updated August 13, 2024 by Karin Brown
20 Questions: Jackée Clement, MD, Family Physician
Dr. Jackée Clement, MD, is a family physician, founder of Good Journey Mental Health and Wellness, ... Read more
Kyle Magatelli
Updated August 1, 2024 by Kyle Magatelli
Emote Control: “Inside Out” for Prehealth and Professional Development
The 2024 summer blockbuster film Inside Out 2 explores the complex emotions that first hit ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated July 9, 2024 by Emil Chuck, PhD
25 Best Pieces of Advice from SDN
In honor of the Student Doctor Network’s 25th anniversary this year, we’ve reviewed the community ... Read more
Laura Turner
Published June 27, 2024 by Laura Turner
Five Career Questions to Ask Yourself as a Medical Student
Most medical students select a specialty based on their enjoyment of the clinical work for ... Read more
Sylvie Stacy, MD, MPH
Updated May 5, 2026 by Sylvie Stacy, MD, MPH
20 Questions: Frank Douglas, PhD, MD, Neuroendocrinologist
Dr. Frank L. Douglas, born in British Guiana (now Guyana) in 1943, overcame a challenging ... Read more
Sarah Brubaker
Updated May 1, 2024 by Sarah Brubaker
Letter to Tomorrow’s Healers: Walking the Physician’s Path
Dear Aspiring Physicians: I have been a long-time observer, educator, and supporter of physicians and ... Read more
Elizabeth Ross, DPT, MMSc, ACC
Updated November 27, 2023 by Elizabeth Ross, DPT, MMSc, ACC
Q&A: Kevin Perez, OMS-III, Touro COM – Harlem
Kevin Perez, a rising OMS-III at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in Harlem, took some ... Read more
Barbara Franklin
Updated August 21, 2026 by Barbara Franklin
Ask Me Anything: Dr. Christopher Choukalas, Academic Anesthesiologist and Intensive Care Physician
Dr. Choukalas is an academic anesthesiologist and intensive care physician. He is Co-PI on a ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated November 24, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
Three-Year Medical School? All About Accelerated Medical School Programs
The cost of attending medical school, and other health professional programs, has increased dramatically over ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated October 18, 2023 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Two-Phase Residency Match Proposed by NRMP
NRMP would eliminate the SOAP in favor of a two-phase main residency match The National ... Read more
Laura Turner
Updated December 19, 2022 by Laura Turner
Q&A with Physician-Comic Author: Dr. Omar Mirza
Dr. Omar Mirza is a consultation-liaison psychiatrist based in New York City. He also co-creates ... Read more
Christy Duan
Updated August 21, 2026 by Christy Duan
