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Medical School Life

Medical student leadership opportunities

Take on leadership opportunities at the local, state or national levels to represent medical students and address their concerns.

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Preparing for Medical School

Best medical schools? It's more about the right fit than rankings

How highly a medical school gets ranked on opinion-based metrics should not be the deciding factor in where you apply for admission.

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Preparing for Medical School

Changing careers: What it takes to start over and become a doctor

Third-year medical student talks about his trip from the C-suite to M1 and what changing careers demands of aspiring physicians.

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Preparing for Medical School

Are medical school service scholarships right for you?

Opportunities such as the National Health Service Corps and military service allow you to train for free, but it takes a certain type of person to thrive in those organizations.

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Medical School Life

How a medical school mentor can shape your career

From specialty choice to test-taking tips, medical school mentors can be an invaluable for students as they begin their careers in medicine.

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Preparing for Medical School

Top 4 questions to ask your premed adviser

Premed advisers are a key on-campus resource for prospective medical students during their undergraduate studies. What questions should you ask?

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Preparing for Medical School

Credit score and medical student loans: What premeds should know

The financial decisions you make in college can affect your ability to borrow affordably for years to come. Know what goes into a good credit score.

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Preparing for Medical School

DO vs. MD: How much does the medical school degree type matter?

Learn about key differences between MD and DO medical school programs, and what role degree type should play in your medical school choice.

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