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Alternative Paths
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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Applying to Medical School
Try to Submit a Unique Medical School Application
By: Pamela Heshmati Dreaming of medical school? Becoming a doctor is something you’ve planned for a long time, so it’s…
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Applying to Medical School
How to hold on to the med school dream
By Daphne Metellus, MD Do you know what I think is the hardest part about fulfilling a dream? Making the…
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Applying to Medical School
What to Remember When Reapplying to Medical School
By: Luke Wallis, MD The road to medical school is often times more challenging than one would expect. I know…
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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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In Med-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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Applying to Medical School
Extracurricular activities during college: 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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Applying to Residency
How to Choose Extracurricular Activities as a Medical Student
The main purpose for doing extracurricular activities prior to medical school is to prepare yourself for a career in medicine.…
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Admission Tips & Secrets
The Elephant in the Interview Room
As an advisor, this is the best time of the year for me. Why? Because I get to do interview…
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Admission Tips & Secrets
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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