Chronicles of a Med Student: Flexibility in Practice
For a typical medical student shadowing in a clinic for a day, it looks a ... Read more
Written by: Adelle
Published on: April 17, 2017
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Not a Single-Species Affair: How Non-Human Life Impacts Human Medicine
As a first-year medical student, I lived near a veterinary program. The comparison often made—by ... Read more
Written by: Tess Woodring
Published on: March 13, 2017
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
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
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
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
What You Should Know: Exploring Techniques for Nonpharmacological Pain Control
What You Should Know is an ongoing series covering a range of informational topics relevant ... Read more
Written by: Brian Wu
Published on: December 13, 2016
Book Review: When Breath Becomes Air
If you read one book this year, make it When Breath Becomes Air. Do yourself ... Read more
Written by: Chivas Owle
Published on: November 22, 2016
Scary Smart: The Widespread Use of “Study Drugs” on American Campuses
While the American college experience can be a time of great discovery and learning, the ... Read more
Written by: Brian Wu
Published on: November 16, 2016
Residents and Fellows: Your Guide to the Right Career Path
You’ve earned your medical degree, worked your way through your residency or fellowship program, and ... Read more
Written by: Melissa Byington
Published on: November 15, 2016
Advice from 20+ interviews: Part 2
Don’t miss Part I of this article, which covered how to prepare before the interview and ... Read more
Written by: bluestreaks
Published on: November 2, 2016
The Soft Skills You Need to be a Leader in Medicine
Medicine needs a strong core of leadership now more than ever. Medical students and new ... Read more
Written by: Sidney Christiansen
Published on: October 19, 2016
Advice for Interns on Night Float
Earlier this year SDN member bob123451 was the lucky intern starting residency on night float ... Read more
Written by: Student Doctor Network
Published on: October 13, 2016
5 Things I Wish I Knew At The Beginning of Medical School
It is not just nostalgia and excitement that grips me as I am nearing the ... Read more
Written by: Butool Hisam
Published on: October 11, 2016
Humanitarian Opportunities for Medical and Pre-Med Students
Although repeated to the point of being cliche, “to help people” is one of the ... Read more
Written by: Brian Wu
Published on: October 10, 2016
A Scribe Case Study: Alyssa Kettler
When did you first hear about medical scribes? I first heard the term ‘medical scribe’ ... Read more
Written by: Alyssa Kettler
Published on: October 4, 2016
Book Review | in-Training: Stories from Tomorrow’s Physicians
In early 2012, medical students Ajay Major and Aleena Paul started in-Training.org, a website dedicated ... Read more
Written by: Student Doctor Network
Published on: September 29, 2016
Answering The Most Common Question in Medical Education
Central to the skillset of every physician is the differential diagnosis; this is the process ... Read more
Written by: Brent Schnipke
Published on: September 26, 2016
How Test Prep Prepares Me To Be An Effective Physician
Before medical school, the dream of becoming a physician involves helping people and curing disease. ... Read more
Written by: Universal Notes
Published on: September 20, 2016