Write Your Secondary Essays First
Most advice to applicants focuses on the personal statement and description of work or activities … Read more
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Seeking Leverage in “Strong Ties”
What are “strong ties,” and what do they mean for health professional admissions? A “strong … Read more
Building Your Best School List
Your success in any application cycle depends on how well you match a school’s metrics … Read more
GPA Repair and Management for Pre-Health Applicants
Happy new year, and for many of you, happy new semester! This article is for … Read more
Gift Ideas for Prehealth Students
Are you a busy prehealth or health professional student – or are you shopping for … 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
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
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
Finding Extracurricular Activities
Premed and other pre-health students have struggled during the COVID-19 pandemic to find and participate … Read more
AAMC Expands Fee Assistance Program Eligibility
Expanded Access for Older and Undocumented Students On January 27, the Association of American Medical … Read more
Young Physician Profile: Robin Kuriakose MD in Ophthalmology
Dr. Robin Kuriakose is a physician resident completing his surgical residency in Ophthalmology at Loma … Read more
Premed Milestones: Where Students Leave the Path
Many students start out their academic careers with dreams of attending medical school and becoming … Read more
How to ACE Your Medical School Interview: Key Tips and Tricks
This is a transcript of How to ACE Your Medical School Interview. You can access … Read more
The Madam Dreamers Academy To The Rescue of Women
Can you tell me about the mission of The Madam Dreamers Academy? The Madam Dreamers … Read more
MD vs. DO: What is the Difference?
DOs (osteopathic physicians) are the legal and professional equivalents of MDs (allopathic physicians). They practice in all areas of medicine and compete with MDs for residencies and in the job market. Learn more.
Ask Me Anything With An Anesthesiologist: Dr. Alex Tripp
This is a transcript of the Ask Me Anything with Dr. Alex Tripp, MD, anesthesiologist. … Read more
Seven Books That Inspired Many Students To Become Medical Doctors
“Reading is an exercise in empathy; an exercise in walking in someone else’s shoes for … Read more
Why You Should Attend The 2021 National Pre-Health Conference
Healthcare is an essential part of life and carries a high demand for diligent workers. … Read more
Medical School Requirements: Everything You Need To Know
You’re concerned about medical school requirements. Different medical school programs are on your radar, but … Read more
The Pre-Medical Journey: Ten Free Resources for Success
With the sheer amount of free resources on the internet for pre-medical students, it can … Read more