A Look at the Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP)
Even the most confident and competent students feel anxiety as Match Week approaches: “What if ... Read more
Written by: Student Doctor Network
Published on: March 10, 2017
Residency
5 Things in Residency That I Didn’t Expect to be Hard (But Were)
I knew residency was going to be hard. I had anticipated the long hours, weeks ... Read more
Written by: Megan Riddle
Published on: February 23, 2017
Residency Applicants Beware! Make Sure You Understand the Match Participation Agreement
With Match Week approaching, this is an exciting and hectic time. As you prepare for ... Read more
Written by: James P. Holloway
Published on: February 15, 2017
Advice for 4th Years: Creating Your Best Residency Application
The residency application process is winding down for the current cycle. As this is my second ... Read more
Written by: AJ Brown
Published on: February 13, 2017
You and Your Spouse: A Financial Team
Aside from long hours and lots of studying, the other guarantee in medical school is ... Read more
Written by: Amy Rakowczyk
Published on: February 2, 2017
Residency Caps: What Medical Students Should Know
Updated December 26, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors and technical ... Read more
Written by: Brian Wu
Published on: January 24, 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
Q&A with Physician-Comic Authors: Drs. Mehtabdin and Mirza
Dr. Khurram Mehtabdin and Dr. Omar Mirza are doctors by day, comic book creators by ... Read more
Written by: Christy Duan
Published on: January 9, 2017
Transitioning From Medical School to Residency
Congratulations! Graduating medical school and securing a spot in residency is a very exciting accomplishment. You ... Read more
Written by: Malia Hecht
Published on: December 15, 2016
Why Med-Peds? A Current Resident’s Perspective
The transition from eager-to-learn-everything MS3 to self-assured MS4 with a clear residency goal comes much ... Read more
Written by: Michael Cafarchio
Published on: December 6, 2016
Negotiating Your First Contract As A Physician
One of the most common mistakes young physicians make when taking a job is accepting ... Read more
Written by: Melissa Byington
Published on: November 29, 2016
Residents and Fellows: Your Guide to the Right Career Path
You’ve earned your medical degree, worked your way through your residency or fellowship program, and ... Read more
Written by: Melissa Byington
Published on: November 15, 2016
5 Things You Need to Know About Ranking Residencies for the Match
As you continue researching residency programs, applying, and interviewing with these programs, you’ll begin to ... Read more
Written by: ExamGuru
Published on: November 7, 2016
Having Children In Medical School
When my husband was in medical school, we had a social gathering for medical students ... Read more
Written by: Amy Rakowczyk
Published on: November 3, 2016
Advice from 20+ interviews: Part 1
I did 21 interviews. Don’t ask how much it cost because I don’t enjoy thinking ... Read more
Written by: bluestreaks
Published on: November 1, 2016
A Comprehensive Guide To Medical Career Interviews
Interviews are often stressful—even for those who have gone on countless interviews. The best way ... Read more
Written by: Melissa Byington
Published on: October 20, 2016
The Soft Skills You Need to be a Leader in Medicine
Medicine needs a strong core of leadership now more than ever. Medical students and new ... Read more
Written by: Sidney Christiansen
Published on: October 19, 2016
Advice for Interns on Night Float
Earlier this year SDN member bob123451 was the lucky intern starting residency on night float ... Read more
Written by: Student Doctor Network
Published on: October 13, 2016
Not “Ours” Anymore: Sharing Our Doctor Spouses
By Amy Rakowczyk One thing is certain during medical school: your medical spouse is going ... Read more
Written by: Amy Rakowczyk
Published on: October 6, 2016