Preparing to Apply to Medical School
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Drug Use Among Medical Students
Updated November 15, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors and to ... Read more
Brian Wu
Updated August 21, 2026 by Brian Wu
You and Your Spouse: A Financial Team
Aside from long hours and lots of studying, the other guarantee in medical school is ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
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
Brent Schnipke
Updated June 26, 2022 by Brent Schnipke
Residency Caps: What Medical Students Should Know
Updated December 26, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors and technical ... Read more
Brian Wu
Updated August 21, 2026 by Brian Wu
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
Suzanne Barston
Updated August 21, 2026 by Suzanne Barston
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
Michelle Finkel
Updated July 21, 2022 by Michelle Finkel
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
AAMC Staff
Updated August 21, 2026 by AAMC Staff
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
Cassie Kosarek
Updated June 26, 2022 by Cassie Kosarek
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
Patrick C. Beeman
Updated June 26, 2022 by Patrick C. Beeman
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
Christy Duan
Updated August 21, 2026 by Christy Duan
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
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated August 21, 2026 by Amy Rakowczyk
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
Brian Wu
Updated March 13, 2019 by Brian Wu
Chronicles of a Med Student: Embracing Change
There’s no doubt that medical school has changed me thus far. I still have a ... Read more
Adelle
Updated August 21, 2026 by Adelle
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
Guero
Updated July 21, 2022 by Guero
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
The Short Coat Podcast
Updated August 21, 2026 by The Short Coat Podcast
Why Med-Peds? A Current Resident’s Perspective
The transition from eager-to-learn-everything MS3 to self-assured MS4 with a clear residency goal comes much ... Read more
Michael Cafarchio
Updated June 26, 2022 by Michael Cafarchio
Medical Students and Mental Health
Mental health is a topic which is discussed more openly in our society in recent ... Read more
Brian Wu
Updated June 26, 2022 by Brian Wu
Making Time for Fun
For many student spouses, medical school can seem like a time “in limbo.” You are ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
