The Weather on Your Application Journey
In many literary epics, the protagonists’ journey is adversely affected by the weather or some ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated September 21, 2023 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Q&A: Dr. Ali Thaler, Neurologist and Author
Dr. Alison “Ali” Thaler is an Assistant Professor of Neurology at Mount Sinai Hospital, where ... Read more
Laura Turner
Updated September 12, 2023 by Laura Turner
Benefits of Global Health Education for Future Doctors
Many aspiring health professionals are attracted to opportunities that impact health outside the nation’s boundaries, ... Read more
Chris M. Kurian
Updated August 24, 2023 by Chris M. Kurian
Ask the Professional: Rohan Jotwani, MD/MBA, Weill Cornell University School of Medicine
A highly sought-after speaker about integrating virtual reality and digital innovation, Rohan Jotwani (he/him) is ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated August 22, 2023 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Mission Fit: Key to Your Success
Every application cycle, applicants request expert reviews on the Student Doctor Network to help them ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated July 27, 2023 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Why You Should Attend a Pre-Health Conference
Pre-health conferences offer invaluable opportunities to comprehensively understand the healthcare field and become a competitive ... Read more
Hafsa Awan and Kamal Padda
Updated July 27, 2023 by Hafsa Awan and Kamal Padda
Q&A: Kevin Perez, OMS-III, Touro COM – Harlem
Kevin Perez, a rising OMS-III at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in Harlem, took some ... Read more
Barbara Franklin
Updated July 27, 2023 by Barbara Franklin
Q&A: Amanda Griswold, Director of Admissions, Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine
Amanda Griswold (she/her/hers) is the Director of Admissions for the DO program at the Idaho ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated October 18, 2023 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Other Impactful Experiences Essay: Exploring Your Unique Story
Beginning with the 2024 cycle, the AAMC allowed AMCAS and ERAS applicants an opportunity to ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated June 18, 2023 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Maximizing Your Summer Research Experience
Although undergraduate research experience is challenging to obtain for many students, it has arguably become ... Read more
Vineeth Amba, Shahriar Zamani, Dr. Ulrike Klenke
Updated June 7, 2023 by Vineeth Amba, Shahriar Zamani, Dr. Ulrike Klenke
Interview: Neil Saley, MD and Author
The below interview with Dr. Neil Saley, author of Medical School: Experience the Journey has ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated May 23, 2023 by Emil Chuck, PhD
A Ban on Non-Competes?
What changes are proposed to non-competes, how changes might affect physicians and other professionals, and ... Read more
Greg Care
Updated May 2, 2023 by Greg Care
What I Wish I Knew Before Starting PT School
Starting physical therapy (PT) school can be a daunting experience. It’s a lot of change ... Read more
Priya Patel
Updated April 19, 2023 by Priya Patel
Q&A: Michael Casteel, DPM, FACPM, FAPWHc
Dr. Michael Casteel, DPM, is a podiatry specialist in The Villages, FL. He currently practices ... Read more
Chivas Owle
Updated April 19, 2023 by Chivas Owle
Write Your Secondary Essays First
Most advice to applicants focuses on the personal statement and description of work or activities ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated April 19, 2023 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Q&A: Luckson Omoaregba, MS, Brown University Pathway Programs
Luckson Omoaregba (he/his) serves as the inaugural director of pathway programs at the Warren Alpert ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated March 1, 2023 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Seeking Leverage in “Strong Ties”
What are “strong ties,” and what do they mean for health professional admissions? A “strong ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated March 1, 2023 by Emil Chuck, PhD
How AI could change admissions
Once when I was director of admissions, incoming students viewed and discussed a “common orientation ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated February 15, 2023 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Q&A: Heidi Fuchs, Touro College of Pharmacy Admissions
Heidi Fuchs is the Assistant Dean for Admissions and Enrollment Management at Touro College of ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated February 15, 2023 by Emil Chuck, PhD