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The residency match process is a pivotal moment for medical students, marking the move from academic studies to professional practice. However, for some, the outcome of not matching can lead them to postpone graduating from medical school. Our goal in this article is...

We acknowledge the disappointment, frustration and even embarrassment you may feel after not matching. All those feelings are understandable after years of hard work in school. We want to encourage you, though, to continue chasing your dream of being a medical doctor....

Pursuing your medical degree is a major undertaking. Juggling your regular course load and your personal commitments becomes significantly harder if you are facing a possible dismissal. A dismissal brings with it due process and appeal procedures, all of which feel...

Pursuing a medical degree requires a strong commitment to education. It’s a difficult, noble feat. So why do some students complete the course work, only to not match with the residency of their choice? We acknowledge how devastating it is to not match. The feelings...

As an aspiring medical student, your educational journey is littered with obstacles beyond that of coursework and clinical rotations. Discriminatory barriers in college and the lack of necessary accommodations may impact your success with tests in medical schools, not...

In this article, we bring to light a topic often kept in the dark - the mental well-being of medical students. (We’re passionate about this topic so you can find more info here and here.) From the pressure to excel academically to the isolating nature of medical...

Greetings, future physician! In your journey through medical school, your mental well-being is just as important as your academic progress. A rigorous curriculum, patient interactions, and personal responsibilities can lead to mental health concerns so knowing your...

It’s no secret that medical school is difficult and often stressful. School assignments, combined with patient care and family responsibilities, can create a pressure-filled environment. Some students battle depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues due to...

In some instances, medical students are not granted accommodations after disclosing their disabilities to schools. Accommodations allow every student, regardless of their unique needs, to have an opportunity to thrive. The unfortunate reality, though, is that some...

Questions concerning due process often come up when student dismissal is discussed. Exactly what is due process? Did the student receive due process before being dismissed from the program? What steps are deemed “enough” due process? Are students at private...