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Medical journalists and researchers have a responsibility to perform meaningful, reproducible research to guide the direction and practice of medicine,

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How To Find A Research Position

August 23, 2018August 23, 2018 Christy 138 Views 0 Comments premedical, Research

By Dennis Caruana Should You Get Involved in Research? To best address the question of whether or not one should get

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How to Choose Extracurriculars as a Premedical Student

July 17, 2018July 17, 2018 Christy 154 Views 0 Comments AMCAS, clinical experience, extracurricular activities, premedical, Research, volunteering

By Cassie Kosarek You may have heard that there’s a “perfect formula” of undergraduate extracurricular activities sought by medical schools.

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Q&A with Ms. Carolann Curry, Reference and Outreach Librarian

July 4, 2018July 9, 2018 Christy 150 Views 0 Comments faculty, literature search, medical school, Research, teaching

By Jacob Adney, SDN Staff Writer Ms. Carolann Curry is a Library Assistant Professor and the Reference & Outreach Librarian

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Getting In: The Undergraduate’s Guide to Research Experience

October 4, 2017August 24, 2018 Lee 156 Views david oppenheimer, getting in, medical school, paris grey, prehealth, premed, Research, student, undergraduate

By Brent Schnipke, SDN Staff Writer Undergraduate students do not need told, again, how important it is to be involved

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Q&A with Maxine Mackintosh, Health Data Scientist

August 2, 2017 Lee 91 Views big data, dimentia, england, healthcare, medicine, nhs, phd, Research, research

Maxine Mackintosh (BSc MSc) is a PhD student in data science at University College London, exploring data science as a

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20 Questions: Brian Baxter, PhD

August 22, 2016 Lee 61 Views chemistry, graduate student, medical chemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry, phd, premed student, Research, research, student

Brian Baxter, PhD, is a current postdoctoral scholar with the DeRisi Group at University of California, San Francisco (2011-present), where

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Spring Break: Should You Spend It On The Beach Or At The Bench?

March 8, 2016 Lee 98 Views holiday, lab, medicine, mentor, premed, Research, research, spring break, undergrad in the lab, undergraduate

For most researchers, working in the lab over a holiday break is somewhat different from working in the lab during

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Why Some Labs Don’t Train Premed Students and Why You Shouldn’t Care

January 21, 2016 Lee 115 Views application, medical school, medicine, premedical, Research, research, research lab, students, undergrad in the lab

So far, the vast majority of the undergrads I’ve trained during my research career have been premed students. With the

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Choose Your Undergrad Research Position Wisely

January 5, 2016August 24, 2018 Lee 139 Views admissions, application, feature article, medical school, premedical, Research

By David Oppenheimer, PhD Author’s Note: It is widely believed (and for good reason) that undergraduate research positions are highly competitive.

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Difficult Interview Questions: Learning To Hit A Curveball Out Of The Park

November 6, 2015June 24, 2018 Lee 178 Views admissions, application, david presser, difficult questions, feature article, healthcare, insider medical admissions, interview, Interview Secrets, medical school, michelle finkel, personal statement, questions, Research, Residency, students, successful match

You put your heart and soul into your compelling, charismatic personal statement; you showcased your accomplishments and drive to succeed

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The F-Word: Your Reaction to Failure in a Lab Matters More Than You Know

August 28, 2015 Lee 73 Views biology, failure, medicine, premedical, Research, research, students, undergradinthelab

There is only one guarantee in research: sometimes things fail. It doesn’t matter what your major is, how much experience

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5 Steps to Preparing for Your Medical School Interviews

June 13, 2014June 24, 2018 Lee 236 Views admissions, application, career, feature article, healthcare, interview, interview advice, interview prep, medical school, Research, students

Taking steps to prepare for your interviews will reduce stress and strengthen your performance.

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The Dual Path: What to consider when considering an MD-PhD

April 14, 2014 Lee 187 Views admissions, applications, career, dual degree, feature article, healthcare, md-phd, medical school, medicine, physician, premedical, Research, research, students

Answers to frequently asked questions about MD-PhD programs for those considering pursuing a dual degree.

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Academic Medicine? No way! (But are you so sure?)

February 4, 2014 Lee 202 Views academic, academic medicine, attending, career, feature article, healthcare, medical school, medicine, physician, Research, research, students

A look at the pros and cons of choosing an academic career over a clinical medical career.

Mission Impossible? Candid Words About Medical Research Grants

October 10, 2012 Lee 77 Views feature article, Research, research, research grants

Tips for successfully writing research grants

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How to: Get into Undergraduate Research

April 17, 2011June 24, 2018 Lee 275 Views applications, feature article, Research

Regardless of the health profession you hope to enter, conducting lab research will enhance your application. Learn how admissions committees view research experience and how to get it.