Alternative Paths
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Non-Traditional Students, Know Your Worth
What you would contribute to your medical school? Let me count the ways. You know more than you think you…
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What to Remember When Reapplying to Medical School
By Luke Wallis The road to medical school is often times more challenging than one would expect. I know it…
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One Fateful Day
By James Kelly June 16th 2003. As I opened my thick envelope from the last medical school I applied to,…
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Medicine and Aikido
The study and practice of medicine as a profession can consume and challenge your time, attention, energy, psyche and relationships. …
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Beyond Patient Care – Other Uses for an MD
Everyone knows that physicians treat patients. But did you know that your medical degree also has value on Wall Street?…
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Difference Between Advanced-Practice Providers and Physicians
What are advanced-practice providers (APPs)? What is the difference between advanced-practice providers and physicians? To be honest, many physicians don’t…
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Before the Personal Statement: Follow Your Dreams Deliberately
By: Benjamin Robison, MD, DMA Dr. Robison graduated from Stony Brook University earning a Doctorate of Musical Art before completing…
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The Path to Earning a Dual Degree
We sat down with Dr. Jasmin Scott-Hawkins to discuss her personal journey in choosing an MD/MPH program and the 5 stages…
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Why go BS/MD: Pros of a BS/MD Program
When someone thinks about the pros of a BS/MD program, the obvious perks usually have to do with the conditional…
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An OMSIV Reflects on Her Experience as a Non-Traditional Applicant
I had a tough time getting into medical school. I was applying while concurrently finishing a PhD at Boston University,…
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