The Pre-Med Guide to Becoming an EMT
An exciting look into the world of EMS.
Written by: Ben Brakke
Published on: June 18, 2013
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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
Written by: Alex M. Jennings
Published on: September 26, 2012
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.
Written by: Alex M. Jennings
Published on: September 19, 2012
How to Survive Medical School Without Becoming a Patient
Anthony Youn shares some advice on how to handle the stress of medical school
Written by: Tony Youn
Published on: May 30, 2012
Adventures with Dentures: Volunteering in an Assisted Living Community
Sophomores with last names N-Z were supposed to call at 1:00. At 12:55, I was ... Read more
Written by: SDN Staff
Published on: February 29, 2012
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?
Written by: Alex Cole
Published on: June 29, 2011
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.
Written by: Jeremiah Fleenor
Published on: June 8, 2011
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.
Written by: Ashley Carter
Published on: April 17, 2011
All About Competency: Part 3
Do you have a distorted or realistic view of your competencies and how they will be perceived by admissions committees? Part 3 of a series.
Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD
Published on: April 10, 2011
Caribbean Medical Schools: What to Consider
Dr. Jessica Freedman discusses challenges Caribbean medical students face in obtaining rotation and residency positions.
Written by: Jessica Freedman
Published on: January 9, 2011
The Multiple Mini-Interview for Medical School Admissions
Do you know what to expect when interviewing at a medical school that uses the multiple mini-interview format? Dr. Carleen Eaton provides an overview of this method and tips for success.
Written by: Carleen Eaton
Published on: January 5, 2011
Interview Advice: What to Wear, What to Wear
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.
Written by: Jeremiah Fleenor
Published on: September 26, 2010
Interview Advice: Grades?! Part 2
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.
Written by: Jeremiah Fleenor
Published on: August 4, 2010
Interview Advice: Grades?! Part 1
Dr. Jeremiah Fleenor discusses why numerical measures - grades and test scores - are important to admissions committees.
Written by: Jeremiah Fleenor
Published on: July 28, 2010
Dual-Degree Medical Programs
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.
Written by: David Flynn
Published on: May 12, 2010
Premedical Preparation
What do you need to do as you enter and go through college to increase your chances of medical school acceptance? Dr. Lisabetta Divita details how you can prepare for success.
Written by: Lisabetta Divita
Published on: May 2, 2010
Medical School 101: What Medical School Is Really Like
Your focus is getting into medical school, but what will you experience once you get there? Dr. Lisabetta Divita, a recent medical school graduate, describes life as a medical student.
Written by: Lisabetta Divita
Published on: January 24, 2010
How to Work with Pre-Health Advisors and Committees
Pre-health advisors can be power hitters on your application team - learn what they can do for you and how to build a successful relationship.
Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD
Published on: November 29, 2009
Good Things Come to Those Who Are Waitlisted
Waiting is a key component of the medical school application process. Read more about one applicant's experiences being waitlisted.
Written by: Paul Goleb, Jr.
Published on: August 9, 2009