How to Discuss Volunteer Experiences Without Sounding Problematic
Welcome back to Equity Matters, the monthly column exploring a range of topics related to ... Read more
Written by: Christina Amutah
Published on: December 10, 2018
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How to Choose Extracurriculars as a Premedical Student
You may have heard that there’s a “perfect formula” of undergraduate extracurricular activities sought by ... Read more
Written by: Cassie Kosarek
Published on: July 17, 2018
8 Ways to Make “Typical Premed” Activities Exceptional
It’s hard to be a pre-med. There are high expectations for the types of experiences ... Read more
Written by: Joel Butterly
Published on: June 11, 2018
Non-Academic Ideas to Boost Your Med School Chances
At this point, you are probably already aware of how competitive medical school admissions are. ... Read more
Written by: Joel Butterly
Published on: March 28, 2018
Four Ways to Practice Teaching as a Medical Student
During the first years of medical school, we are taught a huge volume of material, ... Read more
Written by: Jacob Adney
Published on: October 16, 2017
How to Have a Successful Premedical Freshman Year
The transition from high school to college is stressful for many students, and perhaps more ... Read more
Written by: Cassie Kosarek
Published on: August 8, 2017
Humanitarian Opportunities for Medical and Pre-Med Students
Although repeated to the point of being cliche, “to help people” is one of the ... Read more
Written by: Brian Wu
Published on: October 10, 2016
Chronicles of a Med Student: Making Every Moment Count
I was ringing in the New Year with a friend when suddenly it hit me that it ... Read more
Written by: Adelle
Published on: January 18, 2016
Mission Medicine
Lucy Doyle, M.D., had never imagined that life after residency could be so hard. But ... Read more
Written by: PracticeLink
Published on: March 6, 2015
Six Ways to Make the Most of Your Summer
Make the most of your summer to round out your medical school applications.
Written by: AAMC Staff
Published on: May 7, 2014
Adventures with Dentures: Volunteering in an Assisted Living Community
Sophomores with last names N-Z were supposed to call at 1:00. At 12:55, I was ... Read more
Written by: SDN Staff
Published on: February 29, 2012