Five Mistakes I Made When I Applied to Medical School (The First Time)
Everyone reading SDN likely knows that gaining admission to medical school is difficult. It not ... Read more
Renee Marinelli
Updated June 26, 2022 by Renee Marinelli
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How to Maximize Your Pre-Interview Research
One of the most exciting and nerve-wracking stages of the application process can be your ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated June 26, 2022 by AAMC Staff
4 New Year’s Resolutions for MCAT Test-Takers
Plotting out your course of study in anticipation of any MCAT test date is difficult ... Read more
Cassie Kosarek
Updated June 26, 2022 by Cassie Kosarek
What You Should Know About the ACME Initiative
In 2013, the American Medical Association, in response to demands from the medical community, developed ... Read more
Brian Wu
Updated June 26, 2022 by Brian Wu
The Only Five Criteria to Consider When Choosing A Medical School
Hospital cafeteria food. Malignancy or benign-ness. Patient population seen in the third and fourth years. ... Read more
Monya De
Updated June 26, 2022 by Monya De
Preparing For Your Interview: A Master Class
This interview season, Student Doctor Network has partnered with the admissions team at the Medical ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated June 26, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
5 Up-and-Coming Topics in Medicine That Students Should Know About
Breakthroughs in patient care are happening in leaps and bounds due to the convergence of ... Read more
Guideline Central
Updated June 26, 2022 by Guideline Central
4 Non-Science Classes Every Premedical Student Should Take
Demonstrating proficiency in the basic sciences is a hallmark of a good medical school application, ... Read more
Cassie Kosarek
Updated February 2, 2019 by Cassie Kosarek
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
AAMC Staff
Updated June 26, 2022 by AAMC Staff
How Do I Know Which Medical School is Right for Me?
Receiving multiple admissions offers to medical school can be both thrilling and daunting for prospective ... Read more
Cassie Kosarek
Updated June 26, 2022 by Cassie Kosarek
Getting In: The Undergraduate’s Guide to Research Experience
Undergraduate students do not need told, again, how important it is to be involved in ... Read more
Brent Schnipke
Updated June 26, 2022 by Brent Schnipke
5 Steps to Earning a 90th-Percentile MCAT Score
Famous Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz once remarked, “When my teams took second place, ... Read more
Lauren Curtis
Updated May 5, 2026 by Lauren Curtis
5 Ways to Study for the MCAT Using Your Smart Phone
You can do almost anything with your smart phone these days. You can video call ... Read more
Andrew George
Updated August 21, 2026 by Andrew George
4 Ways to Address a Low MCAT Score on Your AMCAS Application
Overcoming a low MCAT score on your AMCAS application can feel daunting. Can they really ... Read more
David Quinzi
Updated June 26, 2022 by David Quinzi
Critical Reading: Building Analysis and Reasoning Skills with Confidence
Anyone who has taken or studied for the MCAT Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (CARS)—or ... Read more
AdaptPrep
Updated June 26, 2022 by AdaptPrep
State Exchange Program Helps Healthcare Students With No In-State School Option
No available or affordable program for your healthcare profession in your home state? Take heart! ... Read more
Margo Colalancia
Updated June 26, 2022 by Margo Colalancia
3 Ways to Explore Medical Specialties
Medicine is a vast field comprised of specialties so different that it’s hard to believe ... Read more
Cassie Kosarek
Updated June 26, 2022 by Cassie Kosarek
A Medical Student’s Suggestions on Improving Your Productivity
While I was a medical scribe in Texas, I had many conversations with doctors about ... Read more
Jacob Adney
Updated June 26, 2022 by Jacob Adney
Q&A With Richard Beddingfield, MD, Author of Med School Uncensored
1. Tell us about yourself. I’m a 38-year-old anesthesiologist practicing at a busy community hospital ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated June 26, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
