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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

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)

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)

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)

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)

Updated May 14, 2026 by Emil Chuck, PhD

What Pre-Meds Need to Know About the 2026 Grad PLUS Elimination: Q&A With Sallie Mae and Juno

Editor’s note: This article excerpts a recorded SDN Ask the Experts webinar held in February ... [Read more](/content/2026/05/07/what-pre-meds-need-to-know-about-the-2026-grad-plus-elimination-qa-with-sallie-mae-and-juno/ "What Pre-Meds Need to Know About the 2026 Grad PLUS Elimination: Q&A With Sallie Mae and Juno"/index.html)

Published May 7, 2026 by Laura Turner

“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)

Published April 30, 2026 by Jon Murphy

Major Graciela Orantes, DVM: From West Point to the Army Veterinary Corps

Abstract: Major Graciela Orantes, DVM, wanted to be a veterinarian since she was two years ... [Read more](/content/2026/04/23/major-graciela-orantes-dvm-from-west-point-to-the-army-veterinary-corps/ "Major Graciela Orantes, DVM: From West Point to the Army Veterinary Corps"/index.html)

Published April 23, 2026 by Alexander Salas

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)

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)

Updated April 9, 2026 by Emil Chuck, PhD

Why GSI Disability Insurance Timing Matters More Than Most Residents Realize

Abstract: Medical residents routinely delay disability insurance decisions, treating them as problems to solve after ... [Read more](/content/2026/04/02/why-gsi-disability-insurance-timing-matters-more-than-most-residents-realize/ "Why GSI Disability Insurance Timing Matters More Than Most Residents Realize"/index.html)

Published April 2, 2026 by William Olmsted

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)

Published March 26, 2026 by Student Doctor Network

The Racial Achievement Gap in Health Professions Exam Scores

Abstract: The persistent racial achievement gap in academic metrics remains a critical hurdle in the ... [Read more](/content/2026/03/19/the-racial-achievement-gap-in-health-professions-exam-scores/ "The Racial Achievement Gap in Health Professions Exam Scores"/index.html)

Updated April 14, 2026 by Emil Chuck, PhD

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)

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)

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)

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)

Updated April 14, 2026 by Emil Chuck, PhD

Serving Pets and Country: A Conversation with Army Veterinarian Captain Haley Davis, DVM

Abstract: Captain Haley Davis, DVM, a 2020 graduate of the Virginia–Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, ... [Read more](/content/2026/02/12/serving-pets-and-country-a-conversation-with-army-veterinarian-captain-haley-davis-dvm/ "Serving Pets and Country: A Conversation with Army Veterinarian Captain Haley Davis, DVM"/index.html)

Updated April 14, 2026 by Alexander Salas

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

Updated May 5, 2026 by Emil Chuck, PhD