Gift Ideas for Prehealth Students
Are you a busy prehealth or health professional student – or are you shopping for … Read more
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Application Advice for Future Rural Health Professionals
Most rural Americans face significant challenges accessing healthcare. There are major shortages of physicians, dentists, … Read more
Ask Me Anything: Dr. Christopher Choukalas, Academic Anesthesiologist and Intensive Care Physician
Dr. Choukalas is an academic anesthesiologist and intensive care physician. He is Co-PI on a … Read more
“Overrepresented Minorities”: A Brief History
As a health professions advisor and admissions professional, I have found myself connecting with the … Read more
How to Manage Your Finances in Medical Residency
Transitioning from medical school to residency marks one of the biggest changes in your medical … Read more
What Are the Most Common Premed/Pre-Health Majors?
One of the most significant decisions that undergraduate students must make is “what should I … Read more
Three-Year Medical School? All About Accelerated Medical School Programs
The cost of attending medical school, and other health professional programs, has increased dramatically over … Read more
20 Questions: Robert Nadeau, DDS, MD
Robert Nadeau DDS, MD is in his seventh year at the University of Minnesota School … Read more
Q&A with Goro, Medical School Admissions Committee and Faculty Member
If you want the unvarnished truth about your medical school chances, Goro is the person … Read more
While You Are Waiting: Processing Health Professions Applications
I often use the “marathon” metaphor when it comes to the timeline from preparing your … Read more
How Your Pre-health Advising Office Can Help You
Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate educational institutions want their students to succeed, so they invest in advising … Read more
Two-Phase Residency Match Proposed by NRMP
NRMP would eliminate the SOAP in favor of a two-phase main residency match The National … Read more
How Do Private Student Loans Work?
There are various ways to help you pay for college, including grants, scholarships, savings, and … Read more
Ask Me Anything: Dr. Michael McDowell, Pediatric Neurosurgeon
Dr. McDowell is a graduate of the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and … Read more
Widely Used Hospital Gowns Show Signs of Exposing Workers to Infection
Disposable gowns designed to deflect the splatter of bodily fluids, used in thousands of U.S. … Read more
How to Write an Effective Post-Interview Thank You Letter
Have you ever wondered how you should go about contacting an interviewer after a medical, … Read more
5 Steps to Take If You Are Fired From Your Residency Program
No matter where you are in your residency training, a dismissal (or suspension, non-renewal, non-promotion, … Read more
HPSA Student Advisory Council Announces 2022 Advisor of the Year Awardees
The Health Professional Student Association Student Advisory Council today announced the awardees of their inaugural … Read more
Treating Trans Patients: What You Need to Know
Recently, The Florida Health Department issued guidance intended to prohibit both “social gender transition” and … Read more
How do I handle a waiver request with the NRMP?
Most people who have obtained a residency or fellowship position can breathe a sigh of … Read more