Expert Advice Application, academic, and personal advice from verified doctors, admissions staff, administrators, and prehealth advisors. A free, donor-supported service.
Confidential Expert Advice
Ask a confidential question about applications, career paths, or personal concerns. Verified advisors respond through a no-cost service supported by HPSA, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
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PreMed Communities Join the nonprofit community for pre-medical students: MD, DO, reapplicants, traditional, and nontraditional students.
Pre-Medical (MD)
Discuss MD prerequisites, activities, applications, interviews, school research, and timelines in a moderated nonprofit community for pre-med students.
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Pre-Medical (DO)
Discuss DO school prerequisites, osteopathic program research, applications, interviews, MCAT planning, and the path to becoming a physician.
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MCAT - Medical College Admissions Test
Plan MCAT preparation with study resources, schedules, test-day logistics, and evidence-informed advice from a moderated pre-med community.
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Casper/PREview/Situational Judgment Tests
The Casper test prep community. Learn strategies and share tips for the Casper and other Situational Judgment Tests (SJT).
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Nontraditional Students
Discuss career changes, post-bacc planning, family and work responsibilities, and other nontraditional paths into health professions training.
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Re-Applicants
Community for nontraditional students pursuing healthcare careers. Discuss career changes, post-bacc programs, and unique paths to medical and health schools.
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Medical Student Communities Join the nonprofit community for medical students currently in MD or DO medical schools in the US and Canada.
Medical Students (MD)
Discuss MD coursework, clinical rotations, board preparation, residency planning, and life in medical school.
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Medical Students (DO)
Discuss osteopathic coursework, clinical rotations, COMLEX preparation, residency planning, and life in medical school.
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Anki and Study Tips
Share study strategies, Anki decks, and learning resources for medical and health professions students. Discuss effective study methods and tools.
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USMLE and COMLEX
Discuss USMLE and COMLEX preparation for Step 1, Step 2, Step 3, shelves, study resources, test-day logistics, and exam experiences.
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Clinical Rotations
Discuss clinical rotations, clerkships, and site reviews for medical students. Share tips on scheduling, evaluations, and specialty exposure.
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Dental Communities (DDS and DMD) Join the nonprofit community for pre-dental students, dental students, and dentists.
Pre-Dental
Discuss DDS and DMD prerequisites, DAT preparation, applications, interviews, school research, and dental admissions timelines.
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Dental Admissions Test (DAT)
Plan DAT preparation with study resources, practice-test strategy, test-day logistics, and advice from pre-dental peers.
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Dental Students
Connect with DDS and DMD dental students. Discuss dental school coursework, clinical experiences, board exams, and the path to becoming a dentist.
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Dental Residents and Practicing Dentists
Community for dental residents and practicing dentists. Discuss residency programs, specialization, procedures, and careers in dentistry.
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International Dental
Discussion forum for international dental students and dentists. Explore pathways to practicing dentistry in the U.S. and other countries.
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Optometry Communities (OD) Join the nonprofit community for pre-optometry students, optometry students, and optometrists currently in practice.
Pre-Optometry
Join pre-optometry students preparing for OD programs. Discuss OAT prep, optometry school applications, prerequisites, and admissions advice.
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Optometry
Community for optometry students and practicing ODs. Discuss optometry school coursework, clinical training, board exams, and career opportunities.
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Pharmacy Communities (PharmD) Join the nonprofit community for pre-pharmacy students, pharmacy students, and pharmacists.
Pre-Pharmacy
Discuss PharmD prerequisites, pharmacy school applications, interviews, program research, and admissions timelines.
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Pharmacy
Community for pharmacy students and pharmacists. Discuss PharmD coursework, rotations, residency programs, board exams, and career paths in pharmacy.
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Physical Therapy Communities (DPT) Join the nonprofit community for pre-physical therapy students, physical therapy students, and DPTs.
Pre-Physical Therapy
Join pre-physical therapy students preparing for DPT programs. Discuss prerequisites, observation hours, PTCAS applications, and PT school admissions.
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Physical Therapy
Community for DPT students and practicing physical therapists. Discuss PT school coursework, clinical rotations, board exams, and career development.
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Podiatry Communities (DPM) Join the nonprofit community for pre-podiatry students, podiatry students, and podiatrists.
Pre-Podiatry Students
Join pre-podiatry students preparing for DPM programs. Discuss MCAT prep, podiatry school applications, prerequisites, and admissions strategies.
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Podiatry Students
Connect with current podiatry students in DPM programs. Discuss coursework, clinical rotations, board prep, and life in podiatric medical school.
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Podiatric Residents & Physicians
Community for podiatric medicine residents and practicing DPMs. Discuss residency programs, surgical training, practice management, and career paths.
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Psychology Communities Join the nonprofit community for pre-psychology students, psychology students, psychologists (PsyD, PhD), and MSWs.
Mental Health and Social Welfare
Discuss mental health topics, social welfare issues, and the intersection of psychology and healthcare. Open to students and professionals. Co-hosted with PsychCentral.
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Psychology [Psy.D. / Ph.D.]
Discuss Psy.D. and Ph.D. programs, internships, licensure, research training, and psychology career paths in a moderated community.
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Veterinary Communities (DVM) Join the nonprofit community for pre-veterinary students, veterinary students, and veterinarians.
Pre-Veterinary
Join pre-veterinary students preparing for DVM programs. Discuss animal experience, coursework, VMCAS applications, and vet school admissions advice.
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Veterinary
Community for veterinary students and practicing veterinarians. Discuss DVM coursework, clinical rotations, board exams, and careers in veterinary medicine.
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Rehabilitation Sciences Communities Join the nonprofit community for pre-rehabilitation students, rehab science students, and practitioners (OTD, AuD, SLP).
Audiology [ Au.D ]
Community for audiology students and practicing audiologists. Discuss Au.D. coursework, clinical practicum, board certification, and career paths.
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Occupational Therapy [ O.T.D. ]
Community for occupational therapy students and practicing OTs. Discuss O.T.D. coursework, fieldwork, board exams, and careers in occupational therapy.
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Speech Language Pathology [ Ph.D. ]
Community for speech-language pathology students and practicing SLPs. Discuss graduate programs, clinical fellowships, certification, and career paths.
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Underrepresented in Healthcare Join the nonprofit community for students and professionals historically underrepresented in healthcare.
LGBTQ
Community for LGBTQ+ health professions students and professionals. Discuss inclusivity, mentorship, career development, and LGBTQ+ health topics.
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Underrepresented in Healthcare
Community for underrepresented students and professionals in medicine. Discuss diversity initiatives, mentorship, scholarships, and health equity.
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Women in Healthcare
Forum for women in medicine, dentistry, and science. Discuss career development, work-life balance, mentorship, and gender equity in healthcare.
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Interdisciplinary Communities Join the nonprofit interdisciplinary medical communities, including post-bacc programs, public health, MBA/MHA, and more.
Postbaccalaureate Programs
Discuss post-baccalaureate pre-med and special master's programs. Compare programs, admissions, coursework, and strategies for strengthening your application.
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Public Health Degrees (Masters - MPH & Doctoral)
Forum for MPH and doctoral public health students. Discuss program admissions, coursework, research, fieldwork, and careers in public health.
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Med Business [ MD/MBA, DO/MBA, DDS/MBA ]
Community for students in combined MD/MBA, DO/MBA, and DDS/MBA programs. Discuss dual-degree admissions, coursework, and healthcare business careers.
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Topics in Healthcare
Discuss current issues in healthcare policy, ethics, and practice. A space for health professions students and providers to explore diverse perspectives.
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Finance and Investment
Financial planning for health professions students and professionals. Discuss investing, mortgages, retirement, and more. Co-hosted with The White Coat Investor.
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Financial Aid
Discuss student loans, scholarships, military funding, and financial aid strategies for medical, dental, and health professions school students.
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NHSC | PHS | IHS
Discuss National Health Service Corps, Public Health Service, and Indian Health Service programs, scholarships, loan repayment, and service obligations.
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International Medical Communities Join the nonprofit community for international pre-medical students, medical students, and physicians.
Australasia and Oceania
Australian and Pacific medical school discussion forum.
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Canada
Discussion forum for Canadian medical school applicants and students. Explore admissions, MCAT requirements, CaRMS, and medical education in Canada.
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Caribbean
Caribbean medical school discussion forum.
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UK & Ireland
English, Scottish and Irish medical school discussion forum.
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General International Discussion
Forum for international medical graduates and students. Discuss pathways to U.S. residency, ECFMG certification, USMLE, and practicing medicine abroad.
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Research Communities Join the nonprofit community for pre-medical students, physician-scientist students, and physician-scientists.
Physician Scientists
Community for MD/PhD and DO/PhD students and physician scientists. Discuss dual-degree programs, research careers, and biomedical fellowships.
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Student Research and Publishing
Forum for health professions students involved in research. Discuss research opportunities, publishing, poster presentations, and academic career paths. Co-hosted with McGill Journal of Medicine.
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Physician and Resident Communities (MD / DO) Join the nonprofit community for physician residents, interns, and fellows.
Military Medicine
Community for military physicians and health professionals. Discuss HPSP, military residency, deployments, and careers in military healthcare.
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Internship, Residency and Fellowship Positions
Browse and discuss internship, residency, and fellowship positions across medical specialties. Share application tips and program reviews. Co-Hosted with Resident Swap.
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General Residency Issues
Discuss common residency topics including work hours, training challenges, program culture, wellness, and the transition from medical school to residency.
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Internship
Preliminary year and transitional year discussion forum
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Combined Residencies
Forum for combined residency programs such as med-peds, med-psych, and other dual-specialty training tracks. Discuss applications and program details.
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Anesthesiology
Anesthesiology forum for residents, fellows, and students exploring the specialty. Discuss training programs, research, cases, and career paths in anesthesia.
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Critical Care
Critical care and intensive care medicine forum for fellows, residents, and students. Discuss fellowship programs, ICU cases, and career paths. Co-hosted with PulmCCM Central.
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Dermatology
Dermatology forum for residents, fellows, and students exploring the specialty. Discuss residency programs, research, clinical cases, and career paths.
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Emergency Medicine
Emergency medicine forum for residents, fellows, and students exploring EM. Discuss residency programs, shift life, clinical cases, and career paths.
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Family Medicine
Discuss family medicine training, scope of practice, residency experience, fellowship options, and career paths.
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Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Hospice and palliative medicine forum for fellows, residents, and students. Discuss fellowship training, patient care, and careers in palliative care.
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Internal Medicine and IM Subspecialties
Discuss internal medicine training, subspecialty pathways, clinical learning, residency experience, and career paths.
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Neurology
Neurology forum for residents, fellows, and students exploring the specialty. Discuss residency programs, research, clinical cases, and career paths.
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Ob/Gyn
OB/GYN forum for residents, fellows, and students exploring the specialty. Discuss residency programs, research, clinical cases, and career development.
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Ophthalmology: Eye Physicians & Surgeons
Ophthalmology forum for residents, fellows, and students exploring the specialty. Discuss residency programs, research, clinical cases, and career paths. Co-hosted with the AAO's Young Ophthalmologists Committee.
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Pain Medicine
Pain medicine forum for fellows, physicians, and students exploring the specialty. Discuss fellowship programs, research, and careers in pain management.
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Pathology
Pathology forum for residents, fellows, and students exploring the specialty. Discuss residency programs, subspecialties, research, and career paths.
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Pediatrics
Pediatrics forum for residents, fellows, and students exploring the specialty. Discuss residency programs, subspecialties, clinical cases, and careers.
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PM&R
Physical medicine and rehabilitation forum for residents, fellows, and students. Discuss PM&R residency programs, research, and career opportunities.
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Preventive Medicine and Public/Population Health
Preventive medicine and public health forum for residents, fellows, and students. Discuss MPH programs, residency training, and population health careers.
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Psychiatry
Psychiatry forum for residents, fellows, and students exploring the specialty. Discuss residency programs, research, clinical cases, and career paths. Co-hosted with The AAP.
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Radiation Oncology
Radiation oncology forum for residents, fellows, and students. Discuss residency programs, research, treatment planning, and career paths in rad onc.
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Sleep Medicine
Sleep medicine forum for fellows, physicians, and students. Discuss fellowship training, sleep studies, research, and careers in sleep medicine.
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Surgery and Surgical Subspecialties
General surgery and surgical subspecialties forum for residents, fellows, and students. Discuss training programs, cases, research, and surgical careers.
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Health Care Transitions Join the nonprofit community for students transitioning from other fields to doctorate-level medical training.
Clinicians [ RN / NP / PA ]
Community for RNs, NPs, PAs, and other healthcare providers. Discuss clinical practice, career development, and collaboration across health professions.
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Pre-Hospital [ EMS ]
Community for paramedics, EMTs, and pre-hospital care providers. Discuss EMS training, certifications, protocols, and careers in emergency services.
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Public Health Degrees (Masters and Doctoral)
Forum for students exploring MPH and doctoral public health degrees as a pathway in healthcare. Discuss programs, admissions, and career transitions.
SDN High School Community for high school students interested in future healthcare careers. Explore pre-med pathways, coursework, extracurriculars, and college planning.
hSDN
The place for high school and pre-college students interested in health careers.
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Social and Support Communities Join the open discussion area for established SDN members.
Spouses and Partners
A support community for partners of medical and health professions students to discuss relationships, training demands, and family life. Co-hosted with AMA Alliance.
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Vendors Test-prep, advising, and other student services.
Advising Services and Verified Offers
Compare advising and application-support services available to pre-health students, with partner offers clearly separated from peer discussion.
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Test Prep Resources and Verified Offers
Find exam-preparation resources and verified partner offers for admissions and licensure exams, with sponsorship context kept separate from peer discussion.
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Student Classifieds For Sale, Housing, Jobs, and Wanteds classifieds for prehealth and health professional students. Ads posting requires verification for 99 cents.
For Sale Board
Buy and sell textbooks, study materials, and equipment for health professions training. Verified posting and reporting tools help keep listings student-focused.
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Wanted Board
Post and browse wanted listings for textbooks, study materials, equipment, and other health professions student resources.
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Housing Board (Temporary and Long-term)
Find and list student housing, roommate requests, sublets, and rotation-site housing. Verified posting helps keep listings accountable.
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Jobs and Help Wanted Board
Post and browse verified jobs, help-wanted listings, and student-facing opportunities for health professions communities.
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Nonprofit / Educational / Student Orgs
Share listings from nonprofit organizations, educational programs, and student groups relevant to pre-health and health professions students.
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IRB Approved Research Surveys (archive)
Reference archive of IRB-approved research surveys previously posted for health professions student participation. This forum is closed to new posts.
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Membership Member benefits, test-prep services, advising services, and site help desk.
Site Suggestions, Feedback and Help Desk
Share feedback, report issues, and suggest improvements to the Student Doctor Network. Get help with site features, accounts, and navigation.
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