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Medical

Quiz of the Week: Painful urination, a swollen knee, and eye pain—what’s the cause?

A 31-year-old female presents to the emergency department with a two-day history of pain on ... Read more

Written by: Figure 1

Published on: January 12, 2018

Medical School

Making Clerkships Work

Are clerkships a grind, or a boon?  It’s up to you. The second-year students are ... Read more

Written by: The Short Coat Podcast

Published on: January 12, 2018

creating an MCAT Study Plan

MCAT

6 Steps to Creating an MCAT Study Plan

To say you are busy may be an understatement! You’re balancing a full course load, ... Read more

Written by: AAMC Staff

Published on: January 11, 2018

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Medical School

5 Soft Skills Every Medical Student Needs

As any practicing physician can attest, adequate medical care extends beyond pure medical knowledge to ... Read more

Written by: Cassie Kosarek

Published on: January 10, 2018

Medical School

Taking Advice is Hard To Do

Giving advice is easy.  Taking it?  Not so much.

Written by: The Short Coat Podcast

Published on: January 5, 2018

Medical Spouse

Medical School

5 Things To Do Today To Connect With Your Medical Spouse

A new year is upon us! Fresh beginnings bring a revitalized energy to refocus our ... Read more

Written by: Amy Rakowczyk

Published on: January 4, 2018

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Medical School

Medical Student Resources: Q&A with Dr. Sara Barnett, Learning Specialist

Ask any doctor, in any specialty and of any age, and they will remember their ... Read more

Written by: Jacob Adney

Published on: January 3, 2018

Physician Q&A

Q&A with Suzanne Tharin, MD/PhD, Neurosurgery

Dr. Suzanne Tharin, MD/Ph.D.,  is an Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at Stanford University and a ... Read more

Written by: Gloria Onwuneme

Published on: December 20, 2017

Pre-Medical

Five Mistakes I Made When I Applied to Medical School (The First Time)

Everyone reading SDN likely knows that gaining admission to medical school is difficult. It not ... Read more

Written by: Renee Marinelli

Published on: December 19, 2017

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Medical School

The Holiday Season: Doctor Edition

‘Tis the season! It’s finally my favorite time of year! Everything fills me with warm ... Read more

Written by: Adelle

Published on: December 18, 2017

Pre-Medical

How to Maximize Your Pre-Interview Research

One of the most exciting and nerve-wracking stages of the application process can be your ... Read more

Written by: AAMC Staff

Published on: December 14, 2017

MCAT

4 New Year’s Resolutions for MCAT Test-Takers

Plotting out your course of study in anticipation of any MCAT test date is difficult ... Read more

Written by: Cassie Kosarek

Published on: December 13, 2017

Medical Spouse

Medical School

Helping Your Kids Connect With Their Medical Parent

You’ve probably seen numerous articles discussing the medical marriage and what to expect during training. ... Read more

Written by: Amy Rakowczyk

Published on: December 7, 2017

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Money

Personal Finance Tips for Healthcare Professionals

Medical school, graduate school, dental school, any graduate or professional school: they are all expensive! ... Read more

Written by: Jacob Adney

Published on: December 4, 2017

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MCAT

Q&A with Andrew Nimmich, Co-Founder of Tutor the People

Tell us about yourselfHi SDN! My name’s Andrew. I am a fourth-year medical student at ... Read more

Written by: Student Doctor Network

Published on: November 30, 2017

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Medical School

What You Should Know About the ACME Initiative

In 2013, the American Medical Association, in response to demands from the medical community, developed ... Read more

Written by: Brian Wu

Published on: November 29, 2017

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Medical School

On Being Flexible: A Day in the Life of a Third Year

Flexibility is the name of the game during your third (and to an extent, your ... Read more

Written by: Adelle

Published on: November 27, 2017

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Pre-Medical

The Only Five Criteria to Consider When Choosing A Medical School

Hospital cafeteria food. Malignancy or benign-ness. Patient population seen in the third and fourth years. ... Read more

Written by: Monya De

Published on: November 22, 2017

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Pre-Health

Preparing For Your Interview: A Master Class

This interview season, Student Doctor Network has partnered with the admissions team at the Medical ... Read more

Written by: Student Doctor Network

Published on: November 21, 2017

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