Using the Student Doctor Network 101
Whether you're chewing your fingernails down to raggedy nubs thinking about your health professional school interview, or trying to determine what particular schools are REALLY like, the Student Doctor Network is an excellent source of information...and no, it isn't just for pre-med students, it's for every pre-health student from psychology to podiatry. Many of you already know about SDN, but the health team still meets a fair number of students who have never heard of it. Consider this a quick tutorial:
Forums: There are separate forums for every health specialization where you can interact with other pre-health students and professionals across the nation and exchange ideas, give and receive support and tap into new resources. Sample topics range from "MPH programs, how competitive?" to "Medical School Husbands" to "AMA supports ending DO discrimination." If you've thought of it, chances are somebody from SDN has already started a forum on it. Check it out!
Schools: Search for almost any kind of health professional school by region. SDN also provides an overview of schools, including curriculum, tuition, and facilities. They also refer you to the school's website.
Interview Feedback: By far the most sought after SDN resource, this is where students go to report what questions they were asked during interviews with specific schools. A veritable treasure trove of interview preparation material exists here...it almost feels like you're getting away with something. Your Health Team uses SDN as a resource to prepare students for mock interviews.
Blogs: Want to know what it's like to be a first-year nursing student, or how academically rigorous pharmacy school feels? Find out directly from the source in the SDN blogs. These blogs are usually hosted by current students who have already been through the application process. Remember: most schools like to know that candidates have a firm grasp of what they're in for; if you stay current on student blogs, you might just gain some helpful insights that help you craft that powerful personal statement and cinch that interview.
Links: After connecting you with a plethora of useful information, SDN sends you off with links to a mother lode of useful information via other relevant websites.
Okay, those are the basics. Now get to SDN right away, and revel in the many fantastic resources and your own cleverness!
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Posted by:Doctor Note | April 11, 2008 at 02:55 PM