New Guide from Apply Point for Med School Applications
The Student Doctor Network recently spoke to Apply Point about their new book, Apply Point’s ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated January 31, 2024 by Student Doctor Network
Pre Medical
Pre-medical refers to preparation, coursework, applications, and experiences before medical school.
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How to Prepare for PREview
Over 22,500 allopathic medical school applicants in the 2023-2024 cycle had to take the AAMC ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated April 17, 2025 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Letter to Tomorrow’s Healers: Walking the Physician’s Path
Dear Aspiring Physicians: I have been a long-time observer, educator, and supporter of physicians and ... Read more
Elizabeth Ross, DPT, MMSc, ACC
Updated November 27, 2023 by Elizabeth Ross, DPT, MMSc, ACC
Scribing Basics for Premeds: From Observation to Documentation
For pre-medical students, gaining clinical hours and direct exposure to the work of physicians is ... Read more
Kyle Magatelli
Updated October 6, 2023 by Kyle Magatelli
Eight Questions About the Pre-Health “Committee Letter”
For over 40 years, medical and dental school applicants have been asked to provide an ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated September 27, 2023 by Emil Chuck, PhD
The Weather on Your Application Journey
In many literary epics, the protagonists’ journey is adversely affected by the weather or some ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated September 21, 2023 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Q&A: Dr. Ali Thaler, Neurologist and Author
Dr. Alison “Ali” Thaler is an Assistant Professor of Neurology at Mount Sinai Hospital, where ... Read more
Laura Turner
Updated September 12, 2023 by Laura Turner
Ask the Professional: Rohan Jotwani, MD/MBA, Weill Cornell University School of Medicine
A highly sought-after speaker about integrating virtual reality and digital innovation, Rohan Jotwani (he/him) is ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated August 22, 2023 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Mission Fit: Key to Your Success
Every application cycle, applicants request expert reviews on the Student Doctor Network to help them ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated August 21, 2026 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Why You Should Attend a Pre-Health Conference
Pre-health conferences offer invaluable opportunities to comprehensively understand the healthcare field and become a competitive ... Read more
Hafsa Awan and Kamal Padda
Updated July 27, 2023 by Hafsa Awan and Kamal Padda
Q&A: Kevin Perez, OMS-III, Touro COM – Harlem
Kevin Perez, a rising OMS-III at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in Harlem, took some ... Read more
Barbara Franklin
Updated August 21, 2026 by Barbara Franklin
Maximizing Your Summer Research Experience
Although undergraduate research experience is challenging to obtain for many students, it has arguably become ... Read more
Vineeth Amba, Shahriar Zamani, Dr. Ulrike Klenke
Updated June 7, 2023 by Vineeth Amba, Shahriar Zamani, Dr. Ulrike Klenke
Write Your Secondary Essays First
Most advice to applicants focuses on the personal statement and description of work or activities ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated August 21, 2026 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Seeking Leverage in “Strong Ties”
What are “strong ties,” and what do they mean for health professional admissions? A “strong ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated March 1, 2023 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Building Your Best School List
Your success in any application cycle depends on how well you match a school’s metrics ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated February 9, 2023 by Emil Chuck, PhD
GPA Repair and Management for Pre-Health Applicants
Happy new year, and for many of you, happy new semester! This article is for ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated September 25, 2023 by Emil Chuck, PhD
2026 Updates: Fee Assistance Programs for Applications
Abstract: This article guides pre-health students through the fee assistance programs available for health professions ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated August 21, 2026 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Gift Ideas for Prehealth Students
Are you a busy prehealth or health professional student – or are you shopping for ... Read more
Laura Turner
Updated October 18, 2023 by Laura Turner
Application Advice for Future Rural Health Professionals
Most rural Americans face significant challenges accessing healthcare. There are major shortages of physicians, dentists, ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated November 24, 2022 by Emil Chuck, PhD
