20 Questions: Frank Douglas, PhD, MD, Neuroendocrinologist
Dr. Frank L. Douglas, born in British Guiana (now Guyana) in 1943, overcame a challenging … Read more
Medical
Learn about medicine and how to become a physician in our articles for pre-medical students (including the MCAT), medical students, resident physicians, and practicing physicians.
The Slippery Concept of “Professionalism” in Residency is a Problem
Residents and fellows in ACGME-accredited training programs know well that “Professionalism” is one of the … Read more
Training for the Marathon: SDN Resources to Submit Your Best Application
One of the most important rules in medical or dental school admissions is to “apply … Read more
Promoting Prevention: APSEA Student Leadership Opportunities
Could you see yourself founding a club on campus? What about leading a group of … Read more
How to Assess Your Pre-Professional Competencies
In 2023, AAMC revised the AAMC Premed Competencies to align with the PREview situational judgment … Read more
How to Assess Your Academic Competencies
Over a decade ago, I wrote a series of articles (here is Part 1) that … Read more
Casper and PREview Insights: 2023 SJT Experience Survey
The Health Professional Student Association recently completed its 2023 HPSA/SDN Situational Judgment Test Experience survey. … Read more
From Waitlist to Offer: Inside an Admissions Committee
You are finally done with your interviews, so let the waiting games begin! In March, … Read more
Choosing an Ideal Pre-Med Major
Choosing the right undergraduate major is a crucial step for those aspiring to a career … Read more
Top 5 Steps If You Are Placed on Residency Remediation
Many residents and fellows in graduate medical education programs who reach out to me for … Read more
New Guide from Apply Point for Med School Applications
The Student Doctor Network recently spoke to Apply Point about their new book, Apply Point’s … Read more
How to Prepare for PREview
Over 22,500 allopathic medical school applicants in the 2023-2024 cycle had to take the AAMC … Read more
Letter to Tomorrow’s Healers: Walking the Physician’s Path
Dear Aspiring Physicians: I have been a long-time observer, educator, and supporter of physicians and … Read more
Student Leaders and Ambassadors: Bringing Out the Best
Applicants greatly rely on the perspective of peers who are a few years further along … Read more
20 Questions: Bethaney Fehrenkamp, PhD, Reproductive Immunologist and WWAMI Faculty
Bethaney Fehrenkamp, PhD is a reproductive immunologist focused on infant and maternal health. She is … Read more
Q&A: Bob Rarig, Temple CST Post Bacc Pre-Health Program
Bob Rarig, Ph.D. (he/him/his) is the Program Director for the Temple College of Science and … Read more
Scribing Basics for Premeds: From Observation to Documentation
For pre-medical students, gaining clinical hours and direct exposure to the work of physicians is … Read more
Q&A: Dr. Ali Thaler, Neurologist and Author
Dr. Alison “Ali” Thaler is an Assistant Professor of Neurology at Mount Sinai Hospital, where … Read more
Benefits of Global Health Education for Future Doctors
Many aspiring health professionals are attracted to opportunities that impact health outside the nation’s boundaries, … Read more
Ask the Professional: Rohan Jotwani, MD/MBA, Weill Cornell University School of Medicine
A highly sought-after speaker about integrating virtual reality and digital innovation, Rohan Jotwani (he/him) is … Read more