Abstract: At the time of this interview, Dr. Sean Rogers was a graduating third-year family medicine resident at Womack Army Medical Center’s family medicine residency at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He now serves as a primary care physician at Irwin Army Community Hospital. Before medical school, he served as an ... Read more
Katherine Rodriguez
Updated March 13, 2026 by Katherine Rodriguez
Abstract: In this personal essay, a free clinic physician describes how he turned to fiction writing as a form of resistance against systemic healthcare inequities. Inspired by Samuel Shem’s concept of “fiction as resistance” and ... Read more
Shantanu Rai, MD
Published March 5, 2026
In today’s job market, navigating career demands can be stressful and overwhelming. Expectations shift constantly, skill requirements evolve and pressure to stand out keeps rising. Nowhere is this more evident than in healthcare, where medical ... Read more
Dr. Mounir J Haurani
Updated March 4, 2026 by Dr. Mounir J Haurani
Abstract: This review evaluates three approaches to using MCAT scores in medical school admissions for repeat test-takers (averaging, best attempt, and most recent score) and finds that score averaging is the strongest predictor of preclinical ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated February 19, 2026 by Emil Chuck, PhD
When most people picture veterinarians, they imagine small-animal clinics, family pets, and routine check-ups. But veterinarians like Captain Haley Davis, DVM, wear a military uniform, care for working dogs and horses, inspect food for entire ... Read more
Alexander Salas
Published February 12, 2026
Introduction If you applied to medical, dental, or veterinary school, raise your hand if you loved it, or give it five stars if you were highly satisfied. It is unfortunate that the applicant experience is ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated February 6, 2026 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Abstract: Medical school admissions interviews come in several formats, each requiring a slightly different preparation strategy. In the U.S., most schools still use the traditional one-on-one interview format, but the Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) has ... Read more
Jelena Smiljkovic
Updated January 31, 2026 by Jelena Smiljkovic
Abstract: In a wide-ranging conversation, Dr. Joshua DeJong, an Army pediatrician and Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, shares his journey from aspiring trauma surgeon to dedicated pediatrician serving military families. Dr. DeJong reflects ... Read more
Dr. Joseph Arrington
Published January 22, 2026
Pre-DentalPre-HealthPre-MedicalPre-Occupational TherapyPre-OptometryPre-PharmacyPre-Physical TherapyPre-PodiatryPre-PsychologyPre-Veterinary
Drawing from years of experience as an assistant dean for admissions, Heidi Fuchs offers candid guidance for pre-health students and their advisors navigating health professional school admissions processes. The article challenges common misconceptions, such as ... Read more
Heidi Fuchs
Published January 15, 2026
Abstract: New student programs, such as Second Look, Welcome Days, or Admitted Student Visits, offer admitted students the opportunity to ask questions to determine how well they fit in or belong. Many students have concerns ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated January 8, 2026 by Emil Chuck, PhD