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Residency and The Match

Residency Applicants Beware! Make Sure You Understand the Match Participation Agreement

With Match Week approaching, this is an exciting and hectic time. As you prepare for ... Read more

Written by: James P. Holloway

Published on: February 15, 2017

Pre-Health

Mind Mapping Workshop: Write Your Unique Personal Statement

Mind mapping is a brainstorming technique that facilitates visualizing a comprehensive overview of one’s life ... Read more

Written by: Student Doctor Network

Published on: February 14, 2017

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Pre-Health

I Want You Tibia My Valentine

Valentine’s Day can be hard for med students, medical professionals, and their spouses because all ... Read more

Written by: Allie Hutchison

Published on: February 14, 2017

Residency and The Match

Advice for 4th Years: Creating Your Best Residency Application

The residency application process is winding down for the current cycle. As this is my second ... Read more

Written by: AJ Brown

Published on: February 13, 2017

Pre-Medical

Preparing to Apply to Medical School

Wondering if a career as a doctor would be a good fit for you? Already ... Read more

Written by: Student Doctor Network

Published on: February 7, 2017

Medical School

Drug Use Among Medical Students

Updated November 15, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors and to ... Read more

Written by: Brian Wu

Published on: February 6, 2017

Medical Spouse

Money

You and Your Spouse: A Financial Team

Aside from long hours and lots of studying, the other guarantee in medical school is ... Read more

Written by: Amy Rakowczyk

Published on: February 2, 2017

Medical School

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 and The Match

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

Physician Q&A

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

Pre-Medical

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

MCAT

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

Pre-Medical

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

Pre-Health

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

Physician Q&A

Q&A with Physician-Comic Authors: Drs. Mehtabdin and Mirza

Dr. Khurram Mehtabdin and Dr. Omar Mirza are doctors by day, comic book creators by ... Read more

Written by: Christy Duan

Published on: January 9, 2017

Medical Spouse

Medical School

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

Medical

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

Medical School

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

Short Coat Podcast

Medical School

The Value of Coaching in Medicine

Coaching  is an integral part of sports, it’s often used by corporate executives, and even helps ... Read more

Written by: The Short Coat Podcast

Published on: December 9, 2016

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