It’s Real: The Sophomore Slump
I strolled into second year, fresh off the plane from my South American adventures and ... Read more
Written by: Adelle
Published on: October 17, 2016
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.
Advice for Interns on Night Float
Earlier this year SDN member bob123451 was the lucky intern starting residency on night float ... Read more
Written by: Student Doctor Network
Published on: October 13, 2016
Is a Post-Bacc Program Right for Me? Seven Benefits to Consider
It’s important to remember that as you prepare for and apply to medical school, there ... Read more
Written by: AAMC Staff
Published on: October 13, 2016
How to Balance MCAT Prep with School or Work
In an ideal world, the months before an MCAT test date would be exclusively devoted ... Read more
Written by: Cassie Kosarek
Published on: October 12, 2016
5 Things I Wish I Knew At The Beginning of Medical School
It is not just nostalgia and excitement that grips me as I am nearing the ... Read more
Written by: Butool Hisam
Published on: October 11, 2016
Not “Ours” Anymore: Sharing Our Doctor Spouses
By Amy Rakowczyk One thing is certain during medical school: your medical spouse is going ... Read more
Written by: Amy Rakowczyk
Published on: October 6, 2016
A Scribe Case Study: Alyssa Kettler
When did you first hear about medical scribes? I first heard the term ‘medical scribe’ ... Read more
Written by: Alyssa Kettler
Published on: October 4, 2016
Book Review | in-Training: Stories from Tomorrow’s Physicians
In early 2012, medical students Ajay Major and Aleena Paul started in-Training.org, a website dedicated ... Read more
Written by: Student Doctor Network
Published on: September 29, 2016
On Being a Medical Student
Republished with permission from here. Earlier in the summer, I was speaking with a friend ... Read more
Written by: Brent Schnipke
Published on: September 28, 2016
Answering The Most Common Question in Medical Education
Central to the skillset of every physician is the differential diagnosis; this is the process ... Read more
Written by: Brent Schnipke
Published on: September 26, 2016
Six Steps to Help You Pass Your Shelf Exams
Follow these six steps to achieve Shelf Exam success
Written by: ExamGuru
Published on: September 21, 2016
How Test Prep Prepares Me To Be An Effective Physician
Before medical school, the dream of becoming a physician involves helping people and curing disease. ... Read more
Written by: Universal Notes
Published on: September 20, 2016
What Students Should Know About Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Programs—Part Two: SMP Students
In Part One of this series, we discussed post-baccalaureate pre-medical programs for career-changers (i.e. those who have ... Read more
Written by: Cassie Kosarek
Published on: September 14, 2016
Managing Bipolar Disorder in Medical School
Two days before interviewing at the medical school I now attend, I couldn’t get out ... Read more
Written by: SDN Staff
Published on: September 12, 2016
How My Research Degree Taught Me I’m Not a Surgeon
Recognizing the connection between lab work and surgery What surprised me the most during my ... Read more
Written by: Michael Mehlman
Published on: September 7, 2016
Expectations: Defining What You Can Expect With Your Spouse
Updated September 6, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors. Expectations. The ... Read more
Written by: Amy Rakowczyk
Published on: September 1, 2016
How Nontraditional Students Can Best Position Themselves When Applying to Med School
A friend of mine studied film in college and subsequently found himself working as a ... Read more
Written by: Ryan Hickey
Published on: August 31, 2016
A Portrait of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Central to the skillset of every physician is the differential diagnosis; this is the process ... Read more
Written by: Brent Schnipke
Published on: August 29, 2016
Paving the Road to Medical School
The path to becoming a doctor can feel daunting. For those of us that don’t ... Read more
Written by: Megan Riddle
Published on: August 17, 2016