1. 2 Days off in a row = Vacation! In high school, I looked forward to winter break, spring break, and summer break. In undergraduate, it was the two weeks off over winter break and ... Read more
Megan Riddle
Updated June 26, 2022 by Megan Riddle
Unlike other graduate school admissions processes, where there is typically only one round of applications, medical schools often have a primary application and a secondary application. The secondary application generally involves one or more essay ... Read more
Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Updated June 26, 2022 by Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Memorial Day and Mother’s Day are May’s official holidays, but for millions, graduation day is May’s biggest celebration—as momentous as a wedding or birth. Graduation creates memories of a proud family gathering, celebrations with classmates, ... Read more
Atul Grover
Updated June 26, 2022 by Atul Grover
Updated March 3, 2022. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors and formatting. Accuracy and fairness in scoring the MCAT exam is an essential part of the test’s role as an indicator of ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated June 26, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
You’ve already done the hard part, you’ve made it into medical school! But how are you going to pay for it? Understanding how to manage your money is critical for financial success. Follow these eight ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated June 26, 2022 by AAMC Staff
1. What specifically prompted you to write The Real Doctor Will See You Shortly? I was having dinner with my editor three years ago, and he asked if I’d ever thought of writing a book about medicine. ... Read more
Chivas Owle
Updated June 26, 2022 by Chivas Owle
I had a certain level of (I thought well-justified) terror anticipating the start of intern year. No longer able to hide behind the protective “I’m just the medical student” blockade, I was worried about not ... Read more
Megan Riddle
Updated June 27, 2022 by Megan Riddle
Republished with permission from here. In the rest of the house, the noise of the party is deafening: the clink of glasses, the sizzle of burgers on the grill, the excited cries of relatives reunited after ... Read more
Katherine Caldwell
Updated June 13, 2019 by Katherine Caldwell
Writing a personal statement for professional school can be a daunting experience. This article will offer key tips on drafting a personal statement that displays your strengths and uniqueness. How to Start? Start early – ... Read more
Natalie Blake
Updated June 27, 2022 by Natalie Blake
It has been nearly a year now since I walked across the stage at Carnegie Hall to accept my diploma. Now approaching the end of internship – let’s say that again, one more time, with ... Read more
Megan Riddle
Updated June 27, 2022 by Megan Riddle
Preparing for the MCAT during the summer months is a choice that many pre-medical students make – and for good reason. Summer prep provides several advantages over simultaneously juggling coursework with MCAT review during the ... Read more
Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Updated June 27, 2022 by Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Approximately a year ago, our CEO hired a healthcare performance company to evaluate our hospitalist group’s performance and make recommendations as to how to cut costs and improve efficiency. What soon followed was a Request ... Read more
Brittany Ellison
Updated March 18, 2019 by Brittany Ellison
The days are long, the nights short – unless you’re on call or night float, in which case that is reversed. Regardless of where you are in your training, whether in medical school or already ... Read more
Megan Riddle
Updated June 27, 2022 by Megan Riddle
Thoracic surgeon Dr. Allan S. Stewart is director of the aortic surgery program and co-director of the valve repair center at Mount Sinai Health System. Stewart received his bachelor’s degree in biology magna cum laude ... Read more
Juliet Farmer
Updated June 27, 2022 by Juliet Farmer
Dear Incoming Interns, Congratulations on matching and reaching the end of medical school! I am sure you are very excited to be graduating, and we interns are equally excited for you as it means we ... Read more
Megan Riddle
Updated June 27, 2022 by Megan Riddle
The first thing you notice about Paul Rockar, Jr., PT, DPT, MS, is his energy. Focused and friendly, he speaks enthusiastically about his chosen profession, using his hands to punctuate the points he’s making. Those ... Read more
Suzanne Barston
Updated June 27, 2022 by Suzanne Barston
All in all, studying abroad provides students with invaluable personal growth, which will translate to professional growth in several ways. Students will become more culturally aware, which will bolster their ability to work with and ... Read more
Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Updated June 27, 2022 by Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
College as a pre-medical student can be challenging; unlike many other programs, pre-medical programs are begun with the intent not to get a job, but to continue schooling beyond college. Central to the many decisions ... Read more
Brent Schnipke
Updated June 27, 2022 by Brent Schnipke
There’s a popular phrase, “If you’ve seen one medical school… you’ve seen one medical school.” Every school is completely different, so it’s a good idea to thoroughly research what programs would be best for you ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated June 27, 2022 by AAMC Staff