No Happy Ending
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Erica Patel
Updated June 26, 2022 by Erica Patel
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The Healthcare Community and Human Trafficking
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Becky McNeil BSN, RN, CCRN
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One of the great things about your pre-clinical years (years 1 and 2) is that ... Read more
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Top Tips for Sub-Internship Success
The sub-internship is a crucial rotation for all medical students, no matter which specialty they ... Read more
Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
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Study Smarter, Not Harder
Occasionally when I am browsing the online forums on SDN, I come across an unfortunate ... Read more
Gavin Rapp
Updated June 26, 2022 by Gavin Rapp
Student Loan Forgiveness for Medical Students
Many medical students cheerfully expect to be earning a generous income as they begin their ... Read more
Brian Wu
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The Right Time to Lose a Patient
Republished with permission from here. Although there is really never a right time to die ... Read more
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What You Should Know: Lies in the Patient-Doctor Relationship
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20 Questions: Terry L. Wahls, MD – Internal Medicine
Terry Wahls, MD, is a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa, where ... Read more
Juliet Farmer
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Why Some Labs Don’t Train Premed Students and Why You Shouldn’t Care
So far, the vast majority of the undergrads I’ve trained during my research career have ... Read more
David Oppenheimer
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What You Should Know: The Pros and Cons of Medical Marijuana
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The Million Dollar Question
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The Importance of Disability Insurance for the Young Physician
The thrill and responsibility of holding someone’s life in your hands, the ability to act ... Read more
Richard Reich
Updated August 21, 2026 by Richard Reich
What You Should Know: Connecting With Pediatric Patients
What You Should Know is an ongoing series covering a range of informational topics relevant ... Read more
Brian Wu
Updated March 16, 2019 by Brian Wu
The Art and Science of Narrative Medicine
Many medical students, even those with a background in the liberal arts, may have a ... Read more
Brian Wu
Updated March 16, 2019 by Brian Wu
20 Questions: Norman Pastorek, MD – Plastic Surgery
Norman J. Pastorek MD, FACS specializes in facial plastic surgery. He trained at The University ... Read more
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On The Shoulders of Giants: Tips for Aspiring Female Surgeons
While there were many engaging sessions held at the 2015 UC Davis Pre-Health Conference, a ... Read more
Suzanne Barston
Updated August 21, 2026 by Suzanne Barston
Seize Your Undergrad Research Interview: Ask the Questions That Matter
When selecting your classes each semester you apply a methodical approach. You no doubt consider ... Read more
David Oppenheimer
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20 Questions: Natalie E. Azar, MD – Rheumatology
Dr. Natalie E. Azar is assistant clinical professor of medicine and rheumatology at the Center ... Read more
Juliet Farmer
Updated August 21, 2026 by Juliet Farmer
