The Joys of Applying to Medical School
The path from undergrad to medical school can be a long and challenging one with ... Read more
Written by: Chivas Owle
Published on: March 31, 2021
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Guide to SDN Resources
Updated October 21, 2021. When most people think of the Student Doctor Network, they think ... Read more
Written by: Student Doctor Network
Published on: February 6, 2020
4 Things To Do Before AMCAS Opens
Even before the AMCAS and AACOMAS applications open in May, you can take steps to ... Read more
Written by: Cassie Kosarek
Published on: April 10, 2019
3 New Year’s Resolutions for 2019 Medical School Applicants
Though New Year’s resolutions have the reputation of falling by the wayside come February, they ... Read more
Written by: Cassie Kosarek
Published on: January 9, 2019
Writing That Personal Statement
Writing about yourself can be intimidating. Luckily, I’ve got this venue here for practice, but ... Read more
Written by: Adelle
Published on: July 16, 2018
When To Write What: Strategically Navigating The Medical School Application Timeline
With so many deadlines and moving parts to med school apps, it’s easy to become ... Read more
Written by: Haziq Siddiqi
Published on: May 16, 2018
Q&A with Dr. Suzi Schweikert, Ob-Gyn and Medical School Admissions Expert
As a physician, I have worked in private practice, academic medicine, research medicine, and community ... Read more
Written by: Suzi Schweikert
Published on: April 4, 2018
What Really Matters When Choosing Your Medical School
Many students don’t realize that the residency match should be top of mind when choosing ... Read more
Written by: Stacy Meyer
Published on: March 5, 2018
"Personal Branding" as a Premed: How Knowing Who You Are and What You Stand For Can Help You Get In
I began my first job when I was just 12 years old (don’t worry, I ... Read more
Written by: Renee Marinelli
Published on: February 13, 2018
What Medical Schools Are Looking For: Understanding the 15 Core Competencies
When you think about how medical schools will evaluate your application, it can seem like ... Read more
Written by: AAMC Staff
Published on: October 12, 2017
Applying for Residency
Last month I wrote about the early part of 4th year as a kind of ... Read more
Written by: Brent Schnipke
Published on: September 25, 2017
10 Tips to Prepare for the AMCAS Application Opening
Updated December 1, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors and technical ... Read more
Written by: AAMC Staff
Published on: April 13, 2017
The Art of Writing Medical School Secondaries
I always think of secondaries as the real meat of the med school application process. ... Read more
Written by: Joel Butterly
Published on: April 4, 2017
4 Strategies for Students Reapplying to Medical School
In an ideal world, your first attempt at applying to medical school would also be ... Read more
Written by: Cassie Kosarek
Published on: March 8, 2017
Mind Mapping Workshop: Write Your Unique Personal Statement
Mind mapping is a brainstorming technique that facilitates visualizing a comprehensive overview of one’s life ... Read more
Written by: Student Doctor Network
Published on: February 14, 2017
Advice for 4th Years: Creating Your Best Residency Application
The residency application process is winding down for the current cycle. As this is my second ... Read more
Written by: AJ Brown
Published on: February 13, 2017
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
Written by: Michelle Finkel
Published on: January 16, 2017
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
Advice from 20+ interviews: Part 1
I did 21 interviews. Don’t ask how much it cost because I don’t enjoy thinking ... Read more
Written by: bluestreaks
Published on: November 1, 2016