Should You Do a Post-Bac Program?
As a medical school admissions consultant and the former director of both the Johns Hopkins ... Read more
Liza Thompson, M.Ed.
Updated June 23, 2022 by Liza Thompson, M.Ed.
Occupational Therapy Clinical Experiences
Occupational therapy is one of many healthcare professions that require clinical exposure before entering the ... Read more
Brittany Ferri
Published October 21, 2019
High Yield: One Year of Research for the Rest of Us
Welcome to “Research for the Rest of Us”, a column about navigating the complex intricacies ... Read more
Trevor C. Hunt
Updated June 23, 2022 by Trevor C. Hunt
What’s an Internal Medicine Residency Really Like?
Are you considering going into Internal Medicine? Let’s take a look at what IM is ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated October 15, 2019 by Amy Rakowczyk
Occupational Therapists: An Overview
What is an Occupational Therapist? The Occupational Therapist (OT) profession grew from the idea that ... Read more
Brittany Ferri
Updated August 18, 2022 by Brittany Ferri
Combined Healthcare Degree Programs
Healthcare is a large and growing field in America, making up an ever-larger slice of ... Read more
Kunal Sindhu
Updated June 26, 2022 by Kunal Sindhu
Pets During Professional School
Animals have been bringing companionship to mankind for more than 20,000 years. From the domestication ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated June 26, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
Transitioning to “It Gets Better”
Have you heard of “IGB”? I wasn’t aware of this term until I joined the ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 23, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
Finding Paid Clinical Experience
There are many reasons that doctors tend to come from wealthier families. The requirements of piecing together ... Read more
Erin Wildermuth
Updated June 23, 2022 by Erin Wildermuth
Tips for Senior Residents
Congratulations! You’ve survived intern year. You’ve recently transitioned into the coveted role of senior resident. ... Read more
JS Lee
Updated June 23, 2022 by JS Lee
Creative Childcare for Medical Students
Nineteen hundred dollars a month. That was the cost of infant care at my son’s ... Read more
Erin Wildermuth
Updated June 23, 2022 by Erin Wildermuth
Roadmap to a Rewarding Research Year
Welcome to “Research for the Rest of Us”, a column about navigating the complex intricacies ... Read more
Trevor C. Hunt
Updated June 23, 2022 by Trevor C. Hunt
Second Year Dental Student: A Day in the Life
Have you ever wondered what life is like for a second year dental student? Every ... Read more
Kelsey Gwin
Updated June 23, 2022 by Kelsey Gwin
Our Great Task: Physicians in Public Life
Spending years studying, to the exclusion of most other activities. Losing sleep. Incurring near- unfathomable ... Read more
Maha Mamoor
Published September 10, 2019
Pharmacy Careers from A to Z, Part 2
The landscape of pharmacy practice is rich and diverse. Pharmacists are making their mark throughout ... Read more
Sarah Lawrence
Published September 6, 2019
Good Habits to Develop Before Embarking on Your Medical School Journey
The brief period of time that precedes the commencement of medical school is one of ... Read more
Katayoon Dowlatshahi
Updated June 23, 2022 by Katayoon Dowlatshahi
Redemption Awaits: Let Your Medical School Interview Transform Liabilities into Assets
Despite more than a dozen years in medical school admissions consulting, I still clearly recall ... Read more
Michelle Finkel
Updated June 23, 2022 by Michelle Finkel
Choosing the Healthcare Profession That Is Right For You
Choosing a career is among the most stressful decisions a person makes. Even narrowing the ... Read more
Brittany Ferri
Updated August 25, 2022 by Brittany Ferri
How to Answer Tough Interview Questions
When you are interviewing for professional school or a job, some of the interview questions ... Read more
Rebecca Sainsbury Walker
Updated June 26, 2022 by Rebecca Sainsbury Walker