Non-Academic Activities
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Extracurriculars
How to Curate Killer Extracurriculars (do what you love)
By: Mandy Gleason, MD As a senior resident, I do doctor things every day. So when I interview med school…
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Applying to Medical School
Why Medicine Needs Diversity
By: Eric Johnson Algebra was the hardest subject for me early on in middle school. In moments of frustration, I…
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Extracurriculars
Excelling at Extracurriculars During Freshman Year
At some point during the start of your freshman year, you will attend your school’s student activities fair and when…
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Medical School - Clinical
Balance in Medical School
By: Daniel Pahl Medical school can present you with challenges in many forms, from academic to personal. The clinical years…
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Extracurriculars
Extracurricular Activities: Should I Aim for Breadth or Depth?
By: Nick Deebel This is a question I am frequently asked. In addition to possessing a strong undergraduate GPA and…
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Pre-Med Academics
Forging Friendships Freshman Year
When I was a freshman advisor at Duke, one issue that I frequently discussed with my advisees was how they…
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Applying to Medical School
The ‘D’ Word
We have all seen it over and over. The dreaded D word. Are you diverse? Will you be diverse? Do…
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Alternative Paths
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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Applying to Medical School
How Medical School Admissions Committees Evaluate Your Applications
Let’s face it: There’s a ton of bad advice and wrong information online about what it takes to get into…
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Articles
Perspective on Gap Years from a Third Year Medical Student
Whether you are planning to apply straight to medical school or to take a gap year, Emily offers a perspective…
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