Physician Q&A
Dr. Tom Harbin is an an ophthalmologist and author of What Every Doctor Should Know...But Was Never Taught in Medical School.
Laura Turner
Updated August 23, 2022 by Laura Turner
Physician Q&A
Michelle Au, MD, is an attending physician of anesthesiology at St. Joseph's Hospital, Atlanta, and author of "This Won't Hurt a Bit".
Juliet Farmer
Updated August 8, 2022 by Juliet Farmer
Physician Q&A
Dr. Beth Seltzer, board certified in Public Health and General Preventive Medicine, is a former documentary filmmaker and the author of 101 Careers in Public Health.
Juliet Farmer
Updated June 27, 2022 by Juliet Farmer
Dentist Q&A
Twenty questions interview with MAJ Kendall Mower. He currently serves as a comprehensive dentist in the U.S. Army, deployed to Iraq in support of Operation New Dawn.
Laura Turner
Updated August 14, 2022 by Laura Turner
Physician Q&A
Dr. Yvonne Thornton was the first African-American woman board certified in maternal-fetal medicine and a Pulitzer-prize nominated author.
Juliet Farmer
Updated June 27, 2022 by Juliet Farmer
Finding a Job
Are you prepared to go into private practice at the end of your residency? Dr. Steven M. Hacker offers his tips for ensuring private practice success.
Steven M. Hacker
Updated June 27, 2022 by Steven M. Hacker
Pre-Health
When it comes to attire and the medical school interview, there is a certain minimum threshold that you need to achieve and once you reach that threshold any more focus in this area becomes a detriment.
Jeremiah Fleenor
Updated June 27, 2022 by Jeremiah Fleenor
Pre-Health
What should you do if you feel your grades or MCAT score don't reflect your abilities? Dr. Jeremiah Fleenor discusses options for addressing these issues in medical school interviews.
Jeremiah Fleenor
Updated June 27, 2022 by Jeremiah Fleenor
Pre-Health
Dr. Jeremiah Fleenor discusses why numerical measures - grades and test scores - are important to admissions committees.
Jeremiah Fleenor
Updated June 27, 2022 by Jeremiah Fleenor
Physician Q&A
Timur Durrani, MD, MPH, MBA is a Major in the U.S. Army Reserve and currently a medical toxicology fellow at UCSF.
Juliet Farmer
Updated June 27, 2022 by Juliet Farmer
Pre-Medical
Are you considering pursuit of a joint degree? Learn more about joint degree options for medical students and factors to consider before diving into a dual degree program.
David Flynn
Updated June 10, 2023 by David Flynn
Healthcare News and Policy
A detailed discussion of the volunteer, employment and scholarship opportunities available through the Indian Health Service.
William H. Burnett
Updated June 27, 2022 by William H. Burnett
Medical
As an active member and advisor on the Student Doctor Network forums, I’ve received countless questions from medical students (and recent graduates) about jobs and opportunities in the non-clinical world of medicine. Many medical students ... Read more
Joseph Kim
Updated March 19, 2022 by Joseph Kim
Pharmacy
Nuclear pharmacy is a specialized practice area in pharmacy that involves compounding and dispensing radiopharmaceuticals to be used in various nuclear medicine procedures. Unlike radiology, nuclear medicine is a fantastic tool for assessing physiology (function), ... Read more
Lee Burnett
Updated March 17, 2022 by Lee Burnett
Pre-Medical
Another summer is upon us. As you enjoy the warm days and break from classes, let’s consider another commonly encountered interview question. This one is almost certain to pop up during your interview conversation. ... Read more
Jeremiah Fleenor
Updated June 27, 2022 by Jeremiah Fleenor
Finding a Job
Updated September 19, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors and for formatting. The provisions of the contracts couldn’t look any better: $ 300,000 annual salary guarantee sustained by hospital/practice forgiven over ... Read more
Lee Burnett
Updated June 27, 2022 by Lee Burnett
Post-Bacc
Dr. Robert Banks is a professor and course director of medical physiology in University of Cincinnati School of Medicine. Additionally, he is also the program director for the MS in Physiology Program, a Special Masters ... Read more
Lee Burnett
Updated June 27, 2022 by Lee Burnett
Pre-Health
“That which we persist in doing becomes easier, not that the task itself has become easier, but that our ability to perform it has improved.”Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803 – 1882) An interview is without doubt ... Read more
Jeremiah Fleenor
Updated June 27, 2022 by Jeremiah Fleenor
Medical
In the eyes of many medical students, the family physician is a solo physician with a comprehensive practice that treats patients over their entire lifespan. While this type of practice is possible, solo family medicine ... Read more
Lee Burnett
Updated March 21, 2022 by Lee Burnett