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Physician Q&A

Ask Me Anything (AMA) With Endocrine Surgeon: Dr. Simon Holoubek

This is a transcript of the Ask Me Anything with the Endocrine Surgeon: Dr. Simon ... Read more

Written by: Student Doctor Network

Published on: October 2, 2021

Residency and The Match

What Does It Take to Become a Hand Surgeon?

Hand surgeons are specialists who complete a residency in either orthopaedic surgery, plastic surgery, or general ... Read more

Written by: Nina Lightdale-Miric

Published on: April 15, 2021

grey's anatomy

Medical

Inside the Grey’s Anatomy Surgical Communication Fellowship

Ever wondered where Grey’s Anatomy writers get their medical stories? One significant source is current ... Read more

Written by: Student Doctor Network

Published on: April 3, 2019

surgical specialties

Medical

Spotlighting Surgical Specialties

In my last column, I touched on some commonly chosen medical specialties and hopefully cleared ... Read more

Written by: Adelle

Published on: March 18, 2019

mother and surgeon

Medical

Finding Balance As A Mother and Surgeon

The same afternoon that I offered to write an article espousing all of my triumphs ... Read more

Written by: Kara Hessel

Published on: May 14, 2018

Physician Q&A

Q&A with Dr. James Doty, Neurosurgeon, CCARE Director

James R. Doty M.D., is a Professor of Neurosurgery and the founder and director of ... Read more

Written by: Gloria Onwuneme

Published on: March 2, 2018

Medical

Q&A with Dr. Priya A. Rajdev, Grey’s Anatomy Communications Fellow

When did you first decide to become a physician? Why? I was a little late ... Read more

Written by: Student Doctor Network

Published on: February 22, 2018

women in surgery

Healthcare News and Policy

“We Don’t Carry Gloves in Your Size”

Reasons women should not pursue surgery discredited Before I even started medical school, I knew ... Read more

Written by: Kara Hessel

Published on: February 5, 2018

Physician Q&A

Q&A with Suzanne Tharin, MD/PhD, Neurosurgery

Dr. Suzanne Tharin, MD/Ph.D.,  is an Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at Stanford University and a ... Read more

Written by: Gloria Onwuneme

Published on: December 20, 2017

Physician Q&A

Q&A with Dr. Nikki Stamp, Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Dr Nikki Stamp is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Sydney, Australia. As one of only nine ... Read more

Written by: Gloria Onwuneme

Published on: October 26, 2017

Physician Q&A

Q&A with Dr. Ali Wong, Plastic Surgery Resident and Creator of Sketchy Medicine

Dr. Ali Wong is a plastic surgery resident in Nova Scotia, Canada and creator of ... Read more

Written by: Gloria Onwuneme

Published on: October 17, 2017

Medical School

20 Clinical Practice Guidelines That Medical Students Should Know

Updated February 17, 2022. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors and formatting. ... Read more

Written by: Guideline Central

Published on: July 21, 2017

Pre-Podiatry

The Other Medical School: A Detailed Look at a Podiatric Medical Training

Hi! My name is Courtney, and I am currently a third year Podiatric Medical student ... Read more

Written by: Courtney Yoder

Published on: July 3, 2017

Physician Q&A

Q&A with Dr. Sarvi Eastell, Surgeon, Entrepreneur, and Digital Health Advisor

Dr. Sarvi Eastell is a surgeon, entrepreneur, and digital health advisor. She is the founder ... Read more

Written by: Gloria Onwuneme

Published on: June 12, 2017

Residency and The Match

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

couples match

Residency and The Match

Love and Happiness… And Medicine? Our Experience in the Couples Match

We were in the same class in medical school. It was your typical story. Boy ... Read more

Written by: Kara Hessel

Published on: March 17, 2016

Medical

On The Shoulders of Giants: Tips for Aspiring Female Surgeons

While there were many engaging sessions held at the 2015 UC Davis Pre-Health Conference, a ... Read more

Written by: Suzanne Barston

Published on: December 16, 2015

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