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The Official Student Doctor Network Medical School Admissions Guide

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The Student Doctor Network has really went out of its way to create a tome for the complicated medical school admissions process. It's broken into 11 categories, each containing a series of small articles written by different and appropriate authors. They range from discussions on what to focus on in premed studies to actually build a decent resume, to breaking down the differences in allopathic, osteopathic, podiatry, and Caribbean schools. There are also very useful chapters on money matters and med school statistics.

The most helpful chapter for me has been the one that focuses on the actual application process. All of the authors speak from experience and their advice is actually constructive and not recycled tips like I've found in similar books. I intend to put their plan for setting up a physician shadowing into action. I'm also thankful for their chapter about choosing a major. I've read in so many books that colleges may prefer a non-science undergraduate, so it's nice to read from actual med students that those who arrive at med school without a solid background in biology often struggle to keep up, since nothing is reviewed and there are no intro courses.

The chapter on residency programs is an informative read and helps you get a taste of what your PG training will be like. I strongly believe in reading up on the entire process on the way to becoming a doctor. After med school you'll have your internship, residency, and if you choose to subspecialize, a fellowship. With med school included, we could be talking about an 11 year process. Every step on the path excites me and reaffirms my commitment to take this intimidating journey.

The book ends with two success stories and 17 FAQs. Overall, I'd say this is a great investment for anyone looking not just for advice or strategies on applying and preparing for med school, but also information on what to expect once you get there and once it's over.

The SDN book is a great asset. However,the information it provides will be mostly useful to those that have absolutely no idea about the whole med school application process. I purchased the book after I had applied, and before my interview. It didn't do much for me. I got some broad interview topic ranges, but I still needed the internet. You might be better off by reading the SDN website and checking out their interview database. But for purposes of supporting the great website studentdoctor.net, I would say, go for it. It's a great support site so I would not mind purchasing a book affiliated with the site, that helps support the site. Also donate directly on SDN. Go STUDENT DOCTOR NETWORK!!! whoooooooooo

This book offers tips on increasing yor chances of being accepted to medical school including things such as volunteerism and community involvement where many candidates fall short. It also discusses different medical school options including the Caribbbean option which is a good alternative if you cannot get into a reputable US medical school.
The author also presents a section on success stories and frequently asked questions that are helpful in guiding you through medical school and residency onto becoming a practcing doctor.
Although not comprehensive as one other reviewer indicated it is a useful guide for any one intending to enter a medical career.
By the way, my purchase was as a gift to someone looking to gain acceptance to medical school and their feedback was quite positive.

Great book. Covers everything in great detail. I particularly like the comparison between the different school types, including the Caribbean option.

The student answers section at the back of the book is also interesting. Gives you an idea what actual students did to get into med school.

I'd recommend the book to anyone preparing for medical school. Great comprehensive resource with all the info in one place.

Book is pretty well writen..helpful for every aspect from starting undergrad to actually applying to medical school and further.

The Official Student Doctor Network Medical School Admissions Guide

It is a great book, which covers almost everything one needs to know as a pre-med student. It is the only pre-med information book one needs with MSAR. It explores all the ins and outs of every single option for a pre-med student. In the end of each section, it also provides the references the author used for further explorations.