Mock Interviews Are Key for the Prepared Predental Student
What can you do to prepare for the dreaded dental school interview?
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How to Prepare for Multiple Mini-Interviews, Part 2
What is a multiple mini-interview and what should you do to be ready?
Medical Admissions Process: Reflections from a Student’s Perspective
The medical admissions process is stressful, but this student had a reflective take on it. Based on your experience, what are your thoughts?
The Successful Match: Getting into Pediatrics
An interview with Dr. Su-Ting Li, program director of the University of California Davis pediatric residency program and Vice Chair of Education in the Department of Pediatrics.
Getting into Residency: Most Important Factors
What factors are most important to residency program directors when deciding who to interview and rank? Jessica Freedman, MD breaks down the results of the NRMP survey.
The Successful Match: Getting into Radiology
The Successful Match interviews Dr. Vicki Marx of USC Keck School of Medicine about the radiology residency selection process.
The Successful Match: Getting Into Emergency Medicine
The Successful Match discusses getting into an Emergency Medicine residency with Dr. Jamie Collings of the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University.
The Successful Match: Getting into Obstetrics and Gynecology
What does it take to make a successful match to Obstetrics and Gynecology? An interview with Dr. Eugene Toy, residency program director at The Methodist Hospital in Houston, TX.
7 Top Tips to Get Stellar Letters of Recommendation
No matter what type of health professional school you are targeting, you will need to obtain letters of reference. Dr. Lisabetta Divita provides tips on getting the best letters possible.
Switching Specialties
Unhappy with your residency? Learn more about what it takes to switch specialties.
The Pre-Medical Glossary (2021-2022)
The SDN Pre-Medical Student Glossary was updated December 19, 2021. Welcome to the official SDN … Read more
How to Work with Pre-Health Advisors and Committees
Pre-health advisors can be power hitters on your application team – learn what they can do for you and how to build a successful relationship.
The Successful Match: Getting into Dermatology
Competition is tough for dermatology residency positions. Learn how to shine in an interview with University of Pennsylvania dermatology residency director Dr. William James.
Residency Match Success: Lessons Learned
What can medical students do to improve their chances of matching at the program of their choice? Jessica Freedman, MD, provides hints and tips.
The Successful Match: Getting into Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology is one of the most competitive specialties. Learn what it takes to successfully match in this interview with Dr. Andrew Lee.
Medical School Admissions: Lessons Learned
Keys to make your application stand out from the crowd.
The Application Process: Why Apply Early
The application process for medical school begins earlier than the deadlines. Do you understand the importance of applying early?
Getting Into Residency: Part 2
Should you follow-up with programs after an interview? How do you pick someone to write your letter of recommendation? What is appropriate to discuss at your interview?
Essay Workshop 101
The application is a lifeless thing — a few sheets of paper and a few … Read more