The Med Student’s Guide to Analytics in Healthcare
As a future physician, you’re constantly learning. You spend years studying, memorizing, reciting, hypothesizing, shadowing, … Read more
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Medical School Reapplication: The Perspective of a Reapplicant
I am a reapplicant. Those are four words that every reapplicant shies away from and … Read more
Plan to Make the Most of Your Summer—Now
Summer is a great time to get medically related experience, which can be an important … Read more
Six Ways for Applicants to Find a Happy Medium with Social Media
Updated September 30, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors and to … Read more
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.
Veterinary Question and Answer with Shawn Messonnier, DVM
Shawn Messonnier shares his thoughts on the field of veterinary medicine and offers some advice for students.
Five Paid Ways to Get Clinical Experience
There are a number of ways you can gain clinical experience for your medical school application while earning money at the same time.
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.
Meet the Pink Elephant in the Room: Gender in Veterinary Medicine
What we don’t know about the gender gap in the Veterinary field.
20 Questions: Christopher D. Anderson, MD, Neurology
Christopher Anderson shares his thoughts on the field of neurology and offers some advice for students.
The Crayon Box: Writing a Successful Personal Statement (PS) Part 2
Part two of a two part series exploring how to craft a personal statement that stands out from the rest
The Crayon Box: Writing a Successful Personal Statement (PS) Part 1
Part one of a two part series giving advice about how to craft a compelling personal statement.
20 Questions With Chiara Switzer, DVM
Chiara Switzer, DVM shares her perspective on the field of veterinary medicine and offers advice for students.
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?
What Will You Do If You Don’t Get Into Medical School?
Dr. Jeremiah Fleenor discusses strategies for answering the question, “What will you do if you don’t get into medical school?”, as well as how to strengthen your application for future application cycles.
How to: Get Into Undergraduate Research
Regardless of the health profession you hope to enter, conducting lab research will enhance your application. Learn how admissions committees view research experience and how to get it.
An International Elective: How To Choose
Many medical students choose to participate in an international elective as part of their education. Dr. Alison Hayward provides tips for making your international experience as success.
Caribbean Medical Schools: What to Consider
Dr. Jessica Freedman discusses challenges Caribbean medical students face in obtaining rotation and residency positions.
Opportunities in Medical Writing
As an active member and advisor on the Student Doctor Network forums, I’ve received countless … Read more
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?