For 50 years, the Health Resources and Services Administration’s National Health Service Corps (NHSC) has been building healthy communities by connecting highly qualified health care providers to underserved areas nationwide. The NHSC provides financial support to skilled health care workers in exchange for service in high-need…
“When minority students give up their dream of becoming a doctor or other health professional, they are depriving themselves; depriving future patients who would benefit from having a more ethnically and racially diverse health care workforce; and depriving the nation of the contributions they could make to improve their lives,…
According to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), in 2019, there were more women enrolled in medical school than men for the first time in history.1 This is significant, especially since in the earlier years of women joining the medical field, many of them endured a great…
Every year thousands of people apply for admission into medical school. Given the competitive nature of the application process, applying to the right schools will be a critical deciding factor in the overall success of your application season. There are many reasons applicants choose to apply to an array of…
1. Test Technology: Test your equipment before the interview. Ensure your Wi-Fi, virtual video platform, microphone, and lighting are all working. 2. Practice Makes Perfect: Mock interview sessions allow you to check your technology and curate interview responses. 3. Find a Location: Locate a quiet spot for your interview –…
When I was a premedical student in college, I had a very one-dimensional view of what research meant: sitting at a lab benchtop with a pipette in hand or culture dishes scattered in front of me. I didn’t come from a family with backgrounds in research or medicine; even my…
Dear Fellow Alumni,I believe that we can all agree that there has been a key event, person, epiphany, or opportunity that completely changed our trajectory at some point during our professional journey. I also believe that many of us would agree that regardless of which iteration of Summer Health Professions…
Application season is upon us! Whether you are applying for graduate school, a post-baccalaureate program, medical school, or dental school, you need to craft a personal statement. This section of your application is the opportunity to express your career aspirations and explain why the school needs you in its program. …
All of our goals may look different, but we must aim for them to be SMART. Whether you are starting a graduate program, transitioning into residency, or just taking the next step in achieving your goals, the foundational layout of your goals being Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely will surely make…
Fourth-year medical students are eagerly evaluating their residency options and looking to formulate their residency rank lists. The National Advisory Alumni Board offers three (3) tips to assist with residency ranking. 1. Submit your rank list early. “The internet and computers are fool-proof,” said no one ever: systems crash and computers glitch.
