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F1 Doctors: Supporting International Future Healthcare Professionals

Since the Student Doctor Network was founded 25 years ago, the forums have supported international-status students navigating the U.S. medical school admissions process. Unlike undergraduate or graduate admissions, U.S. medical school admissions policies have historically favored only US citizens or permanent residents, with roughly 50 allopathic medical programs welcoming international ... Read more

Marwa Belhaj, Nashwaan Khan, Chi M Trinh, Zhengyang (Kevin) Sun, and Zezhou (Zach) Zhao.

Updated October 23, 2024 by Marwa Belhaj, Nashwaan Khan, Chi M Trinh, Zhengyang (Kevin) Sun, and Zezhou (Zach) Zhao.

Medical School

3 Ways to Explore Medical Specialties

Medicine is a vast field comprised of specialties so different that it’s hard to believe they stem from the same core training. Once you’ve made the important decision to pursue a career as a physician, ... Read more

Cassie Kosarek

Updated June 26, 2022 by Cassie Kosarek

Medical

Chronicles of a Med Student: Making Every Moment Count

I was ringing in the New Year with a friend when suddenly it hit me that it was 2016. I still feel like 2015 is in the future and it’s already 2016. I’m not getting any younger, ... Read more

Adelle

Updated March 16, 2019 by Adelle

Medical School

A Letter to Myself, Future Resident, on Dealing with Myself, Current Medical Student

Residents, don't forget where you came from when you're not a student anymore.

Lindsay Heuser

Updated June 27, 2022 by Lindsay Heuser