Monthly Archives: March 2007

Buy or Rent: Choosing a Living Arrangement That Makes Sense

Posted on March 28, 2007 by admin

(We’re republishing some of our articles that were released prior to our format change. This article was originally published December 2006.) There’s a lot to consider besides location when it comes to your living accommodations. For instance, is it better …

Posted in Audiology, Dental, Medical, Optometry, Pharmacy, Podiatry, Psychology, Rehab Sci, Veterinary | Tagged feature article, finance | 2 Comments

20 Questions: Charles Vega, MD [Family Medicine]

Posted on March 24, 2007 by admin

Recently, we were able to talk to Charles Vega, M.D., Associate Clinical Professor and Residency Program Director at the University of California, Irvine, Department of Family Medicine, and Clinical Co-Director of the University of California, Irvine, Program in Medical Education …

Posted in Family Medicine, Medical, Physician Profiles | Tagged 20 Questions, interview, physician | 7 Comments

Member Profile: Dave Swafford

Posted on March 23, 2007 by admin

Dave Swafford, a second year medical student at the University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC) in Kansas City, attended the University of Kansas for his undergrad degree, where he studied biology. Although he had an interest in the biomedical field, …

Posted in Medical | Tagged volunteer profile | 5 Comments

Debated Studies: Animal labs for medical students

Posted on March 19, 2007 by admin

We present this article to highlight the debate currently in progress over use of animal labs in student education. SDN has no formal or informal position on animal labs. Our volunteer members have a diverse view on this topic and …

Posted in Medical | Tagged feature article, legal, medical school, politics | 42 Comments

SDN Volunteers Donate $5000 to Make-A-Wish

Posted on March 17, 2007 by admin

Last year the SDN volunteer members designated that each Winter they will make a donation to a healthcare related charity. For the 2006-2007 Winter season, the volunteer members donated $5000 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The members chose Make-A-Wish because of …

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Match Day 2007

Posted on March 12, 2007 by admin

We wish the best of luck to our members that have completed the Match. We congratulate them on arriving at the end of one chapter in their education and embarking upon a new one! Discuss Match results in the Residency …

Posted in Medical | Tagged match | 1 Comment

Borrow Less, Save More

Posted on March 11, 2007 by admin

(We’re republishing some of our articles from early 2007, before we modified our content format. This article was originally published Jan 7.) According to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), the cost of private medical schools has risen 165 …

Posted in Audiology, Dental, Medical, Optometry, Pharmacy, Podiatry, Psychology, Rehab Sci, Veterinary | Tagged feature article, finance, student loans | 1 Comment

20 Questions: Andrew Beckwith, MD [OB/Gyn]

Posted on March 7, 2007 by admin

This time around, Andrew Beckwith, MD, played 20 questions (19, if you want to get technical) with the Student Doctor Network via telephone interview. Dr. Beckwith is an OB/Gyn physician in private practice in Berkshire County, Mass., and had plenty …

Posted in Medical, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Physician Profiles | Tagged 20 Questions, interview, physician | 18 Comments

Beware the Ides of Match

Posted on March 4, 2007 by admin

Think of one of the most important matches you will ever make, the one that may impact the rest of your life. Think about the anticipation, the build-up of the expectation, and finally the discovery of what the future holds …

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Psychology School Interview Feedback

Posted on March 1, 2007 by admin

Now available: We have added psychology schools to our interview feedback resource.

Posted in Psychology | Tagged interview feedback, site update | Leave a comment

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