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paying for medical school

Money

A Beginner’s Guide to Paying For Medical School

You got into medical school! Now how do you pay for it? You already sold ... Read more

Written by: Matt Sutton

Published on: February 27, 2018

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Medical School

The Top 3 Myths About Medical School

Maybe you have been watching Untold Stories of the E.R. on loop, and you are ... Read more

Written by: Cassie Kosarek

Published on: February 14, 2018

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Pre-Medical

"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

Pre-Medical

Location, Location, Location! Should You Apply In-State or Out-of-State? 

The AAMC Premed Team recently conducted a few twitter polls which asked premeds to share ... Read more

Written by: AAMC Staff

Published on: February 8, 2018

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MCAT

6 Steps to Creating an MCAT Study Plan

To say you are busy may be an understatement! You’re balancing a full course load, ... Read more

Written by: AAMC Staff

Published on: January 11, 2018

Pre-Medical

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

Written by: Renee Marinelli

Published on: December 19, 2017

Pre-Medical

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

Written by: AAMC Staff

Published on: December 14, 2017

MCAT

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

Written by: Cassie Kosarek

Published on: December 13, 2017

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Medical School

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

Written by: Brian Wu

Published on: November 29, 2017

choosing a medical school

Pre-Medical

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

Written by: Monya De

Published on: November 22, 2017

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Pre-Health

Preparing For Your Interview: A Master Class

This interview season, Student Doctor Network has partnered with the admissions team at the Medical ... Read more

Written by: Student Doctor Network

Published on: November 21, 2017

topics in medicine

Healthcare News and Policy

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

Written by: Guideline Central

Published on: November 16, 2017

non-science classes

Medical

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

Written by: Cassie Kosarek

Published on: November 8, 2017

Pre-Medical

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

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Pre-Medical

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

Written by: Cassie Kosarek

Published on: October 11, 2017

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Pre-Health

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

Written by: Brent Schnipke

Published on: October 4, 2017

MCAT

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

Written by: Lauren Curtis

Published on: September 21, 2017

MCAT

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

Written by: Andrew George

Published on: September 20, 2017

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MCAT

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

Written by: David Quinzi

Published on: September 19, 2017

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