Is a Post-Bacc Program Right for Me? Seven Benefits to Consider
It’s important to remember that as you prepare for and apply to medical school, there ... Read more
Written by: AAMC Staff
Published on: October 13, 2016
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Managing Bipolar Disorder in Medical School
Two days before interviewing at the medical school I now attend, I couldn’t get out ... Read more
Written by: SDN Staff
Published on: September 12, 2016
How Nontraditional Students Can Best Position Themselves When Applying to Med School
A friend of mine studied film in college and subsequently found himself working as a ... Read more
Written by: Ryan Hickey
Published on: August 31, 2016
Column Intro: The Third Year Differential
Central to the skillset of every physician is the differential diagnosis. This is a list of ... Read more
Written by: Brent Schnipke
Published on: July 19, 2016
The Most Important Lessons I Learned While Applying to Medical School
Applying to medical school is a humbling experience, even if you have a successful application ... Read more
Written by: Cassie Kosarek
Published on: July 13, 2016
Your Pathway to the White Coat: 7 Tips for Writing Your AMCAS® Personal Comments Essay
The AMCAS application to medical school asks for a lot of information about yourself. It ... Read more
Written by: AAMC Staff
Published on: May 12, 2016
How to Skillfully—and Successfully—Revise Your AMCAS Personal Statement
Nowhere else on your medical school application will you have the chance to represent your ... Read more
Written by: Cassie Kosarek
Published on: May 11, 2016
Get A Better Letter: An Insider's Guide to Letters of Recommendation
By Michelle Finkel, MD Whether you are a candidate for medical school, residency, fellowship, dental ... Read more
Written by: Michelle Finkel
Published on: May 10, 2016
The One Letter to Rule Them All
As an undergrad, one of the reasons you devoted so much time to a research ... Read more
Written by: David Oppenheimer
Published on: March 21, 2016
Time to Start Thinking About Your Medical School Application
If you are planning to start medical school for the 2017 Fall Semester, it’s already ... Read more
Written by: AAMC Staff
Published on: March 10, 2016
A Compilation of Essential SDN Wisdom – Updated for 2022
Originally posted in 2016, this article was adapted from an SDN forums thread provides quick ... Read more
Written by: Lawper
Published on: March 2, 2016
Study Smarter, Not Harder
Occasionally when I am browsing the online forums on SDN, I come across an unfortunate ... Read more
Written by: Gavin Rapp
Published on: February 4, 2016
Difficult Interview Questions: Learning To Hit A Curveball Out Of The Park
By Michelle Finkel, MD with CrispyDoc You put your heart and soul into your compelling, ... Read more
Written by: Michelle Finkel
Published on: November 6, 2015
Top 5 Questions to Ask Your Pre-Health Advisor
If you’re interested in a career in medicine, one of the most important and helpful ... Read more
Written by: AAMC Staff
Published on: August 5, 2015
Five Simple Tips for a Better Personal Statement
The personal statement is, for many, one of the most dreaded aspects of the medical ... Read more
Written by: Brent Schnipke
Published on: July 31, 2015
5 Things You Should Know About Secondary Applications
Unlike other graduate school admissions processes, where there is typically only one round of applications, ... Read more
Written by: Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Published on: July 8, 2015
Writing Your Personal Statement
Writing a personal statement for professional school can be a daunting experience. This article will ... Read more
Written by: Natalie Blake
Published on: June 17, 2015
How to Use Study Abroad to Set Your Medical School Application Apart
All in all, studying abroad provides students with invaluable personal growth, which will translate to ... Read more
Written by: Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Published on: May 13, 2015
Picking the Right Medical School Program
There’s a popular phrase, “If you’ve seen one medical school… you’ve seen one medical school.” ... Read more
Written by: AAMC Staff
Published on: May 6, 2015