Monthly Archives: September 2007

The Pre-Health Curriculum: Beyond Math & Science

Posted on September 25, 2007 by admin

By Sneha Mantri SDN Staff Writer For any college student, finding interesting courses to fulfill graduation requirements can be a difficult task. For pre-health students, choices have historically been limited; humanities courses were often perceived as having little in common …

Posted in Audiology, Dental, Medical, Optometry, Pharmacy, Podiatry, Psychology, Rehab Sci, Veterinary | Tagged feature article | 4 Comments

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or Doctor of Medicine: Which One?

Posted on September 25, 2007 by admin

by David Russo, DO, MPH, MS Student Doctor Network Exclusive Osteopathic physicians (DO’s) are the legal and professional equivalents of MD’s. They practice in all areas of medicine and compete with MD’s for residencies and job opportunities. They are eligible …

Posted in Medical | Tagged career, osteopathic medicine | 6 Comments

Family Medicine: Challenges for the Solo Physician

Posted on September 22, 2007 by admin

By Elizabeth Losada SDN Staff Writer The family physician, in the eyes of many medical students, is a solo physician with a comprehensive practice that treats patients over their entire lifespan. While this type of practice is possible, solo physicians, …

Posted in Family Medicine, Medical | Tagged career, healthcare, physician | 3 Comments

Choosing a Lender for Loan Consolidation

Posted on September 19, 2007 by admin

by Barbara Swichtenberg SDN Staff Writer There are many lenders competing to meet your federal student loan needs, all with different terms and benefits. Which one is right for you? There are a few things you should know to help …

Posted in Audiology, Dental, Medical, Optometry, Pharmacy, Podiatry, Psychology, Rehab Sci, Veterinary | Tagged finance, student loans | 5 Comments

20 Questions: Eva Markham, Ed.D. [Child and Adolescent Psychology]

Eva R. Markham, Ed.D. is a psychologist with the Weisskopf Child Evaluation Center of the University of Louisville in Louisville, KY. Dr. Markham is also assistant professor of pediatrics in the University of Louisville School of Medicine. She earned her …

Volunteer Profile: Amy B. Fought

By Juliet Farmer Amy B. Fought, SDN user name Amy B, was a freelance photographer before attending medical school. Born in Chicago and raised predominantly in Rich Creek, Virginia, Fought is currently finishing her MSIII year in medical school with …

Interview Preparation: Part I (Interview Advice Column)

By Jeremiah Fleenor, MD, MBA, author of The Medical School Interview: Secrets and a System for Success “Never discourage anyone…who continually makes progress…” Plato (427 BC – 347 BC) When I look around, everything tells me fall is in the …

ACGME and AOA Residency Databases

ACGME Programs: For ACGME residency and fellowship programs, use the American Medical Association’s Fellowship and Residency Electronic Interactive Database (FRIEDA): http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/2997.html AOA Programs: For American Osteopathic Association residency and fellowship programs, use the AOA Opportunities Database: http://opportunities.osteopathic.org/ Independent Resources: SDN’s …

Clinical Rotations: Dealing with Conflict

by Alison Hayward, MD Nearly every medical student, at some point during training, will have a negative encounter with someone higher up on the ladder. One of the most difficult aspects of medical school is the vulnerability of medical students …

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