Boards Preparation: Training for a Marathon, not a Sprint
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Patrick C. Beeman
Updated June 26, 2022 by Patrick C. Beeman
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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
Women as the Scapegoats of Medicine: A Brief History of a Twisted Differential Diagnosis
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Arya Shah
Updated June 26, 2022 by Arya Shah
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
Brian Wu
Updated March 13, 2019 by Brian Wu
Book Review: When Breath Becomes Air
If you read one book this year, make it When Breath Becomes Air. Do yourself ... Read more
Chivas Owle
Updated August 21, 2026 by Chivas Owle
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
Brian Wu
Updated June 26, 2022 by Brian Wu
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
Melissa Byington
Updated June 26, 2022 by Melissa Byington
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
bluestreaks
Updated June 26, 2022 by bluestreaks
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
Sidney Christiansen
Updated June 26, 2022 by Sidney Christiansen
It’s Real: The Sophomore Slump
I strolled into second year, fresh off the plane from my South American adventures and ... Read more
Adelle
Updated August 21, 2026 by Adelle
Advice for Interns on Night Float
Earlier this year SDN member bob123451 was the lucky intern starting residency on night float ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated August 21, 2026 by Student Doctor Network
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
Butool Hisam
Updated June 26, 2022 by Butool Hisam
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
Brian Wu
Updated June 26, 2022 by Brian Wu
A Scribe Case Study: Alyssa Kettler
When did you first hear about medical scribes? I first heard the term ‘medical scribe’ ... Read more
Alyssa Kettler
Updated August 21, 2026 by Alyssa Kettler
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
Student Doctor Network
Updated June 26, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
Five Tips for Staying Healthy and Productive in School
While your dream of getting accepted to medical school probably involves countless nights studying, hundreds ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated June 26, 2022 by AAMC Staff
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
Brent Schnipke
Updated June 26, 2022 by Brent Schnipke
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
Universal Notes
Updated August 21, 2026 by Universal Notes
What Students Should Know About Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Programs—Part Two: SMP Students
In Part One of this series, we discussed post-baccalaureate pre-medical programs for career-changers (i.e. those who have ... Read more
Cassie Kosarek
Updated August 21, 2026 by Cassie Kosarek
