Top Factors to Consider When Comparing Medical Schools
There are many factors to consider when choosing the school you will attend for your medical education.
Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Updated August 21, 2026 by Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Residency
Residency refers to postgraduate clinical training, residency applications, specialty training, and resident career development.
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20 Questions: Andrew Read-Fuller, DDS, MS, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Andrew Read-Fuller shares his thoughts on the field of dentistry and offers some advice for students.
Juliet Farmer
Updated June 27, 2022 by Juliet Farmer
If I Had a Million Dollars (But I Don’t)
How to make the most of your limited budget while in medical school.
Megan Riddle
Updated May 5, 2026 by Megan Riddle
Navigating Your Future: A Roadmap to Specialty Exploration
Starting early and allowing yourself time to explore specialties during your first three years of school will put you in strong position to apply and match into the field that best suits you.
Megan Riddle
Updated June 27, 2022 by Megan Riddle
Getting Into Medical School and Residency: Wish I Knew It Before I Blew It
Drawing on the wisdom of those who have gone before you can help you avoid career-hindering mistakes.
Michelle Finkel
Updated August 21, 2026 by Michelle Finkel
Searching for Your Dumbledore: Finding a Mentor
Tips on how to meet and build relationships with people who can advance your education and career.
Megan Riddle
Updated June 27, 2022 by Megan Riddle
20 Questions: Brian Walcott, MD, Neurosurgery
Brian Walcott shares his thoughts on neurosurgery and research and offers some advice for students.
Student Doctor Network
Updated July 22, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
Emergency Medicine: Can a Sizzling Hot Specialty Burn You to a Crisp?
The high rate of emergency physician burnout indicates that students matching to emergency residencies don't know what they're getting into.
Michelle Finkel
Updated June 27, 2022 by Michelle Finkel
Studying Medicine in Europe
The number of North American students attending European medical schools is increasing, but studying medicine in Europe is not without its challenges.
Student Doctor Network
Updated September 11, 2023 by Student Doctor Network
The Big Question: What Specialty Should I Choose?
Medical specialty choice: Who am I and what should I do in my professional life?
Anita D. Taylor
Updated August 21, 2026 by Anita D. Taylor
20 Questions: Christopher K. Thiagarajah, MD
Dr. Christopher K. Thiagarajah shares his perspective on the field of oculoplastics and advice for students.
Juliet Farmer
Updated June 27, 2022 by Juliet Farmer
20 Questions: Sandeep Jauhar, MD
Interview with Dr. Sandeep Jauhar, a cardiologist and author of Intern: A Doctor's Initiation.
Juliet Farmer
Updated June 27, 2022 by Juliet Farmer
20 Questions: Richard A. Sheff, MD, Author, Family Medicine
Dr. Richard A. Sheff is a family physician, healthcare consultant, and author of Doctor Confidential: Secrets Behind the Veil.
Juliet Farmer
Updated June 27, 2022 by Juliet Farmer
The Successful Match: Getting into Pediatrics
An interview with Dr. Su-Ting Li, program director of the University of California Davis pediatric residency program and Vice Chair of Education in the Department of Pediatrics.
Rajani Katta and Samir Desai
Updated June 27, 2022 by Rajani Katta and Samir Desai
All About Competency: Part 2
What are the characteristics of successful health professionals? How can you evaluate the strengths and weaknesses in your skills? Part two of a six part series.
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated June 27, 2022 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Getting into Residency: Most Important Factors
What factors are most important to residency program directors when deciding who to interview and rank? Jessica Freedman, MD breaks down the results of the NRMP survey.
Jessica Freedman
Updated June 27, 2022 by Jessica Freedman
All About Competency: Part 1
Think that great grades = great doctor? In the 21st century, success will require you build competencies that you can apply to evolving technology. Part one of a six part series.
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated June 27, 2022 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Caribbean Medical Schools: What to Consider
Dr. Jessica Freedman discusses challenges Caribbean medical students face in obtaining rotation and residency positions.
Jessica Freedman
Updated August 21, 2026 by Jessica Freedman
Using "SOAP" to Clean Up the Scramble
The Scramble will undergo significant changes in 2012. Michelle Finkel, MD, details these changes and how matched and unmatched candidates will be affected.
Michelle Finkel
Updated August 21, 2026 by Michelle Finkel
