How Do College and Medical School Classes Differ?
As a premedical student, you are likely familiar with some of the subjects that are ... Read more
Written by: Cassie Kosarek
Published on: June 9, 2017
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How To Stay Afloat As A Premed
Sometimes it feels like prepping for med school really is like bracing yourself against the ... Read more
Written by: Atlantis Project
Published on: May 31, 2017
Considering Rejection: Lessons Learned From an ESL Classroom
I was seated on a child-sized plastic chair along a wall in the classroom when ... Read more
Written by: Nicole Hawkins
Published on: May 25, 2017
Four Tips for Completing Your AMCAS Application
The 2018 AMCAS application cycle has started! If you plan to apply to attend medical ... Read more
Written by: AAMC Staff
Published on: May 11, 2017
20 Questions: Tyler Edwards, MD, Family Medicine
Dr. Tyler Edwards is an attending physician who specializes in family medicine, practicing for almost ... Read more
Written by: Thomas Richards
Published on: May 8, 2017
Improve Your CARS Reading Speed by Quickly Finding the Main Idea
The CARS section of the MCAT Exam can be really scary. It’s not that you ... Read more
Written by: Cambridge Learning Center
Published on: March 30, 2017
Time Away From Formal Academics Can Enhance Application
Whether or not a student should take a “gap year” (or two) often comes up ... Read more
Written by: Laurie Tansey
Published on: March 22, 2017
A Med Student’s Guide to Becoming a Physician-Scientist
When medical students start to think about areas of practice to specialize in once they ... Read more
Written by: Brian Wu
Published on: March 21, 2017
Where to Apply to Medical School: Factors to Consider when Making Your School List
If you’re applying to medical school this year, you’re probably starting to think about what ... Read more
Written by: AAMC Staff
Published on: March 9, 2017
4 Strategies for Students Reapplying to Medical School
In an ideal world, your first attempt at applying to medical school would also be ... Read more
Written by: Cassie Kosarek
Published on: March 8, 2017
How to Prepare for the MCAT’s Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills Section
The Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (or CARS) section of the MCAT is occasionally placed ... Read more
Written by: Cassie Kosarek
Published on: February 8, 2017
Preparing to Apply to Medical School
Wondering if a career as a doctor would be a good fit for you? Already ... Read more
Written by: Student Doctor Network
Published on: February 7, 2017
From "Book Rat" to Neurologist: An Interview with José Cavazos, MD-PhD
As a child, José Cavazos, MD-PhD, was a self-proclaimed “book rat”. So, it makes sense ... Read more
Written by: Suzanne Barston
Published on: January 23, 2017
New Student Success Stories: How I Prepared for the MCAT Exam
Studying for the MCAT exam can be daunting, and chances are, you’ve typed “How do ... Read more
Written by: AAMC Staff
Published on: January 12, 2017
4 New Year’s Resolutions for Pre-Medical Students
Being a pre-medical student means committing to a years-long process aimed at ultimately gaining admission ... Read more
Written by: Cassie Kosarek
Published on: January 11, 2017
Boards Preparation: Training for a Marathon, not a Sprint
Updated December 8, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical and technical errors. ... Read more
Written by: Patrick C. Beeman
Published on: January 10, 2017
Sustainability: How Your Partnership Can Survive and Flourish During a Medical Education and Career
Happy New Year from Student Doctor Network! I have always loved the beginning of a ... Read more
Written by: Amy Rakowczyk
Published on: January 5, 2017
What You Should Know: Understanding Immunotherapy Techniques for Cancer Treatment
The American Cancer Society estimated that in 2015, there were 1,658,370 new cases of cancer diagnosed in ... Read more
Written by: Brian Wu
Published on: January 4, 2017
What You Should Know: Exploring Techniques for Nonpharmacological Pain Control
What You Should Know is an ongoing series covering a range of informational topics relevant ... Read more
Written by: Brian Wu
Published on: December 13, 2016