The Most Important Lessons I Learned While Applying to Medical School
Applying to medical school is a humbling experience, even if you have a successful application … Read more
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Who Makes a Good Doctor? How Medical Schools Around the World Try to Find the Best Candidates
One of the continuing challenges for medical schools both here in the United States and … Read more
Five Mistakes to Avoid in Medical School Interviews
We all know medical school interviews are important. But did you know, according to a … Read more
Get A Better Letter: An Insider's Guide to Letters of Recommendation
By Michelle Finkel, MD Whether you are a candidate for medical school, residency, fellowship, dental … Read more
Minorities and the MCAT
The MCAT looms large on the horizon of many would-be medical students – and there … Read more
The Dangerous Devolution of Physicians into Technicians
Reposted from here with permission. As I sat in my institution’s white coat ceremony this past fall, … Read more
The One Letter to Rule Them All
As an undergrad, one of the reasons you devoted so much time to a research … Read more
A Compilation of Essential SDN Wisdom – Updated for 2022
Originally posted in 2016, this article was adapted from an SDN forums thread provides quick … Read more
How to Prepare Answers to These Tricky Medical School Interview Questions
While medical school interviews can be quite conversational, thinking in advance about the questions you … Read more
Difficult Interview Questions: Learning To Hit A Curveball Out Of The Park
By Michelle Finkel, MD with CrispyDoc You put your heart and soul into your compelling, … Read more
5 Things You Should Know About Secondary Applications
Unlike other graduate school admissions processes, where there is typically only one round of applications, … Read more
10 Things to Do to Prepare for Applying to Med School
Keep these things in mind this year to help you prepare for your medical school application process.
3 Tools to Help You Prepare for Interviews
Strong interview preparation allows you to give meaningful thought to what qualities you bring to the table and why you might be a good fit for a particular school.
Want to Skip the MCAT? Check Out These Programs
Early assurance programs (EAPs) allow dedicated students to apply to to medical school early, sometimes without taking the MCAT.
The Value of Social Media for Medical Students
Many students avoid social media because of its risks without considering the benefits it can provide when used well.
Practical Advice for the Medical School Applicant
Pay attention to details and avoid missteps to make your application stand out.
Letters of Recommendation for Medical School: Everything You Need to Know
Letters of recommendation can be one of the most important parts of an application. Here we answer some of the most commonly asked questions about LORs.
Getting Into Medical School and Residency: Wish I Knew It Before I Blew It
Drawing on the wisdom of those who have gone before you can help you avoid career-hindering mistakes.
What You Should Know Before Your First Interview
Knowing some typical interview formats and the expectations of your interviewer can help put your mind at ease while pursuing acceptance into dental school.
Separating Yourself for Professional School: 5 Key Steps Beyond The Grades
How to stand out when preparing your application for professional school.