Competition in Medical Training: The Hidden Pressure (The Hunger Games?)
Abstract: Medicine is often portrayed as a profession defined by dedication to patient care and ... Read more
Amr Ihab, MD
Published June 11, 2026 by Amr Ihab, MD
Beyond the Basics: Language, Money, and Life as an American Medical Student in Spain
In 2025, Cali Pastor wrote for SDN Review about her journey to medical school in ... [Read more](/content/2026/06/04/beyond-the-basics-language-money-and-life-as-an-american-medical-student-in-spain/ "Beyond the Basics: Language, Money, and Life as an American Medical Student in Spain"/index.html)
Emil Chuck, PhD
Published June 4, 2026 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Ask the Professionals: Sprint-Recruiting at University of Georgia School of Medicine
The University of Georgia School of Medicine, located on UGA’s Health Sciences Campus in Athens, ... [Read more](/content/2026/05/29/ask-the-professionals-university-of-georgia-school-of-medicine/ "Ask the Professionals: Sprint-Recruiting at University of Georgia School of Medicine"/index.html)
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated May 31, 2026 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Read Like a Screener: Giving the Best Personal Statement Feedback
Can you give me feedback on my personal statement? One of the privileges of being ... [Read more](/content/2026/05/21/read-like-a-screener-giving-the-best-personal-statement-feedback/ "Read Like a Screener: Giving the Best Personal Statement Feedback"/index.html)
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated May 28, 2026 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Master’s Today, Doctoral PA Tomorrow? The Quiet Shift Reshaping the Profession
The physician associate or physician assistant (PA) profession could be changing. A growing number of ... [Read more](/content/2026/05/14/masters-today-doctoral-pa-tomorrow-the-quiet-shift-reshaping-the-profession/ "Master’s Today, Doctoral PA Tomorrow? The Quiet Shift Reshaping the Profession"/index.html)
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated May 14, 2026 by Emil Chuck, PhD
“Tell Me About Yourself”: How to Answer the Most Common Medical School Interview Question
Abstract: Medical school interviewers often decide within the first five minutes whether a candidate stands ... [Read more](/content/2026/04/30/tell-me-about-yourself-how-to-answer-the-most-common-medical-school-interview-question/ "“Tell Me About Yourself”: How to Answer the Most Common Medical School Interview Question"/index.html)
Jon Murphy
Published April 30, 2026 by Jon Murphy
Sprint-Recruiting a New Class: How the Frist College of Medicine at Belmont University Built an Admissions Process from Scratch
Abstract: When a new medical school receives preliminary accreditation, the admissions team faces a sprint-recruiting ... [Read more](/content/2026/04/16/sprint-recruiting-a-new-class-how-the-frist-college-of-medicine-at-belmont-university-built-an-admissions-process-from-scratch/ "Sprint-Recruiting a New Class: How the Frist College of Medicine at Belmont University Built an Admissions Process from Scratch"/index.html)
Emil Chuck, PhD
Published April 16, 2026 by Emil Chuck, PhD
SJTs for Health Professions Admissions in the United States and Canada: A Research Review
Abstract: Situational Judgment Tests (SJTs) are a cornerstone of holistic admissions in U.S. and Canadian ... [Read more](/content/2026/04/09/sjts-for-health-professions-admissions-in-the-united-states-and-canada-a-research-review/ "SJTs for Health Professions Admissions in the United States and Canada: A Research Review"/index.html)
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated April 9, 2026 by Emil Chuck, PhD
At Last! Match Day Thoughts at Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine
Abstract: The Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine (KPSOM) celebrated its third Match ... [Read more](/content/2026/03/26/at-last-match-day-thoughts-at-kaiser-permanente-bernard-j-tyson-school-of-medicine/ "At Last! Match Day Thoughts at Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine"/index.html)
Student Doctor Network
Updated March 27, 2026 by Student Doctor Network
From ER Nurse to Family Medicine Physician: A Conversation With Dr. Sean Rogers
Abstract: At the time of this interview, Dr. Sean Rogers was a graduating third-year family ... [Read more](/content/2026/03/12/from-er-nurse-to-family-medicine-physician-a-conversation-with-dr-sean-rogers/ "From ER Nurse to Family Medicine Physician: A Conversation With Dr. Sean Rogers"/index.html)
Katherine Rodriguez
Updated April 14, 2026 by Katherine Rodriguez
Fiction as Resistance: My Journey from Physician to Novelist
Abstract: In this personal essay, a free clinic physician describes how he turned to fiction ... [Read more](/content/2026/03/05/fiction-as-resistance-my-journey-from-physician-to-novelist/ "Fiction as Resistance: My Journey from Physician to Novelist"/index.html)
Shantanu Rai, MD
Updated April 14, 2026 by Shantanu Rai, MD
A Shifting Healthcare Landscape: Why Vascular Surgery Matters Now More Than Ever
Abstract: Dr. Mounir Haurani, a vascular surgeon, reflects on why vascular surgery represents both a ... [Read more](/content/2026/02/26/a-shifting-healthcare-landscape-why-vascular-surgery-matters-now-more-than-ever/ "A Shifting Healthcare Landscape: Why Vascular Surgery Matters Now More Than Ever"/index.html)
Dr. Mounir J Haurani
Updated April 14, 2026 by Dr. Mounir J Haurani
MCAT Score Averaging for Repeat Test-Takers: The Case for a Better Admissions Standard
Abstract: This review evaluates three approaches to using MCAT scores in medical school admissions for ... [Read more](/content/2026/02/19/mcat-score-averaging-for-repeat-test-takers-the-case-for-a-better-admissions-standard/ "MCAT Score Averaging for Repeat Test-Takers: The Case for a Better Admissions Standard"/index.html)
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated April 14, 2026 by Emil Chuck, PhD
How to Make a (More) Transparent Holistic Admissions Process
Introduction If you applied to medical, dental, or veterinary school, raise your hand if you ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated May 5, 2026 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Understanding Different Medical School Interview Styles
Abstract: Medical school admissions interviews come in several formats, each requiring a slightly different preparation ... [Read more](/content/2026/01/29/understanding-different-medical-school-interview-styles/ "Understanding Different Medical School Interview Styles "/index.html)
Jelena Smiljkovic
Updated May 5, 2026 by Jelena Smiljkovic
20 Questions: Dr. Joshua DeJong, Pediatrician
Abstract: In a wide-ranging conversation, Dr. Joshua DeJong, an Army pediatrician and Fellow of the ... [Read more](/content/2026/01/22/20-questions-dr-joshua-dejong-pediatrician/ "20 Questions: Dr. Joshua DeJong, Pediatrician"/index.html)
Dr. Joseph Arrington
Updated April 14, 2026 by Dr. Joseph Arrington
Practical Perspectives for Navigating the Admissions Process
The admissions process can feel overwhelming. Applications, with personal statements, letters of recommendation, deadlines, interviews, ... [Read more](/content/2026/01/15/practical-perspectives-for-navigating-the-admissions-process/ "Practical Perspectives for Navigating the Admissions Process "/index.html)
Heidi Fuchs
Updated May 5, 2026 by Heidi Fuchs
Questions Admitted Students Should Ask Before Committing to Enroll
Abstract: New student programs, such as Second Look, Welcome Days, or Admitted Student Visits, offer ... [Read more](/content/2026/01/08/questions-admitted-students-should-ask-before-committing-to-enroll/ "Questions Admitted Students Should Ask Before Committing to Enroll"/index.html)
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated April 14, 2026 by Emil Chuck, PhD
MCAT Preparation Trends: Insights from the AAMC Post-MCAT Questionnaire and the HPSA 2024-2025 Applicant Experience Surveys
Abstract: Have recent technologies changed the way premed applicants have prepared for the MCAT? Common ... [Read more](/content/2025/12/04/mcat-preparation-trends-insights-from-the-aamc-post-mcat-questionnaire-and-the-hpsa-2024-2025-applicant-experience-surveys/ "MCAT Preparation Trends: Insights from the AAMC Post-MCAT Questionnaire and the HPSA 2024-2025 Applicant Experience Surveys"/index.html)