The Risk Involved in Going to Medical School (and How You Can Subvert It)
Most people wouldn’t normally think of medical school as a risky investment. Sure, there are ... Read more
AJ Nguyen
Updated June 26, 2022 by AJ Nguyen
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6 Tips for Med School Interviews
The interview is one of the most important steps in the medical school application process. ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated August 21, 2026 by AAMC Staff
The F-Word: Your Reaction to Failure in a Lab Matters More Than You Know
There is only one guarantee in research: sometimes things fail. It doesn’t matter what your ... Read more
Paris Grey
Updated August 21, 2026 by Paris Grey
What I Learned During My First Semester of Medical School
Students will feel a variety of emotions during the weeks and days leading up to ... Read more
Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Updated June 26, 2022 by Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
How to ace your first patient encounter
As a medical student, you spend four years of college and the first two years ... Read more
Judith Kalinyak
Updated August 21, 2026 by Judith Kalinyak
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
AAMC Staff
Updated August 16, 2022 by AAMC Staff
Spaced Repetition in Medical Education
We all want to train to become the best clinicians we can be, but education ... Read more
Peter Wei and Alex Chamessian
Updated August 21, 2026 by Peter Wei and Alex Chamessian
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
Brent Schnipke
Updated June 26, 2022 by Brent Schnipke
10 Things to Expect From Your Summer Undergrad Research Experience
For some undergrads, this summer will be spent lounging on the beach reading and hanging ... Read more
Paris Grey
Updated August 21, 2026 by Paris Grey
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
Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Updated June 26, 2022 by Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Ensuring Fairness: An Interview with the Director of MCAT Security and Compliance
Updated March 3, 2022. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors and formatting. ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated June 26, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
What's On Your Summer Reading List?
For most students, summer break is an opportunity to do many things for which there ... Read more
Brent Schnipke
Updated May 5, 2026 by Brent Schnipke
Writing Your Personal Statement
Writing a personal statement for professional school can be a daunting experience. This article will ... Read more
Natalie Blake
Updated August 21, 2026 by Natalie Blake
Is Summer MCAT Prep Right for Me?
Preparing for the MCAT during the summer months is a choice that many pre-medical students ... Read more
Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Updated August 21, 2026 by Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
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
Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Updated May 5, 2026 by Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
10 College Classes Pre-Meds Should Take
College as a pre-medical student can be challenging; unlike many other programs, pre-medical programs are ... Read more
Brent Schnipke
Updated June 27, 2022 by Brent Schnipke
Those Who Can Do, Teach….and Lead: A Conversation with Mark Walton, MD
At this past year’s UC Davis Pre-Health Conference, Stanford Health Care’s Chief of Staff, Dr. ... Read more
Suzanne Barston
Updated August 21, 2026 by Suzanne Barston
Strategies for Success on Retaking the MCAT
Retaking the MCAT requires a different approach to prep than your first time around. Because ... Read more
Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Updated June 27, 2022 by Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Managing Anxiety on Test Day
Taking the MCAT can be a nerve-wracking experience. In fact, many students develop significant test ... Read more
Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Updated June 27, 2022 by Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
