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
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Current and previous articles on pre-medical, medical school, and physician (MD, DO) related topics. SDN publishes new articles, interviews, podcasts, and features every weekday.
The Student Doctor Network was founded by students in 1999 to help students become doctors. All articles are provided free as part of our nonprofit educational mission.
Articles are listed below in reverse date order:
Improving the Process of Healthcare Delivery
Evidence-based medicine is the application of a rigorous scientific standard in the practice of a … Read more
Finding Undergraduate Research
Getting research experience in your undergraduate years is not only beneficial for applying to medical … Read more
Ensuring a Healthy Financial Future: You Have Options
Maintaining a healthy diet. Keeping up with routine medical appointments. Getting a good night’s sleep. … Read more
AHECs Provide Students Opportunities to Help the Underserved
Area Health Education Centers, or AHECs, consist of around 300 locations that address primary care … Read more
LCME Places CNUCOM On Probation
On March 1, 2022, the Liason Committee on Medical Education (LCME) updated the Accreditation Status … Read more
Money Matters: Building Wealth While Fostering Health
Popular culture promotes—and most people accept—the notion that physicians make a lot of money. When … Read more
Q&A with Physician-Comic Author: Dr. Omar Mirza
Dr. Omar Mirza is a consultation-liaison psychiatrist based in New York City. He also co-creates … Read more
LCME Denies Full Accreditation for CNUCOM
CNUCOM Remains in Provisional Accreditation Status; Reconsideration Hearing Scheduled February 17 On January 31, 2022, … Read more
Finding Extracurricular Activities in 2022
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
TCU and UNTHSC Report their Divorce
TCU Keeps the Kid Fort Worth, Texas – Texas Christian University and the University of … 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
Casper Test 101: What Casper is and How to Prepare in 2022
What is it? The Casper test has nothing to do with “Casper,” the mattress company, … Read more
Show Me About Yourself: Virtual Interviewing Platforms for Health Professions Programs
Health professional programs conduct interviews to predict professionalism in applicants. COVID-19 has changed the way … Read more
Introducing The Author of Pharm.D. To M.D.: Nathan M. Gartland, PharmD
We would like to introduce Nathan M. Gartland, PharmD, the author of Pharm.D. To M.D. … Read more
A Comprehensive Guide to Becoming a Pharmacist and Physician
Are you a pharmacist who is considering going to medical school? Or are you just … 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
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Limited Waiver Opportunity
Now, for a limited period of time, borrowers may receive credit for past payments made … Read more
Ask Me Anything (AMA) With Endocrine Surgeon: Dr. Simon Holoubek
This is a transcript of the Ask Me Anything with the Endocrine Surgeon: Dr. Simon … Read more