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
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Not “Ours” Anymore: Sharing Our Doctor Spouses
By Amy Rakowczyk One thing is certain during medical school: your medical spouse is going … Read more
An Introduction to Student Loans
Consider these three questions. First, what is a loan? Second, how is it typically is … Read more
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
Five Tips for Staying Healthy and Productive in School
While your dream of getting accepted to medical school probably involves countless nights studying, hundreds … Read more
Conquering Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry is a hurdle every premed must undertake. For many, it can dissuade you … Read more
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
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
Anonymous: How Mental Illness Gets Overlooked In The Hospital
Reposted from here with permission The day Mr. Webster appeared on our service, I was late for … Read more
Paving the Road to Medical School
The path to becoming a doctor can feel daunting. For those of us that don’t … Read more
Medical School Interview Do’s and Don’ts
One of the most important phases of the application process is your interview. It’s your … Read more
Q&A with Physician-Author with Michael Collins, MD
Tell me about yourself – who you are, what you do, where you practice. I … Read more
How To Start A “Medwives” Support Group
By Amy Rakowczyk, SDN Staff Writer When my husband and I arrived in our new … Read more
Poker Face: Interpersonal Comparisons in Medical School
Poker, one may reasonably argue, is a game of sheer luck; he (or she) who … Read more
Beginning Clinical Rotations–An Exercise in Humility
Central to the skillset of every physician is the differential diagnosis; this is the process by which … Read more
QBanks Before Step 1: Bomb the Questions, Ace the Test
Here’s a scenario I am asked about a lot: It’s a month before Step 1 … Read more
How We Moderate the SDN Forums
The Student Doctor Network Forums have served the pre-health and health professional community since 1999. … Read more
Top 3 Myths about MCAT Scores Busted
As with any high stakes exam, it’s not surprising that there are a number of … Read more
Three Things to Consider if You Want to Quit Medicine
It was during my third-year pediatrics rotation that the doubts started creeping in. I really … Read more