A few months ago, the world we're living in now would have seemed like an absurd impossibility. But here we are. I think the disclaimer we have to put on any discussion about how the pandemic may affect anything in the future--be it near or far--is that it's impossible to know for sure what's going … Continue reading How the COVID-19 Pandemic is Affecting Medical School Admissions
What’s the Difference Between an M.D. and a D.O.?
If someone wants to be a doctor, they go to medical school to get a medical degree to practice medicine. It seems like a pretty simple concept, but--as you may already have figured out if you've done a little research--there are two kinds of medical degrees. A Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) comes from something called … Continue reading What’s the Difference Between an M.D. and a D.O.?
Mt. Sinai School of Medicine Establishes Unique Streamlined Application Opportunity for Servicemembers
Even for those most interested in medicine as a career path beyond military service, the time, energy, and financial burden of the medical school application process is daunting. It is arguably enough to prevent many fully qualified candidates from pursuing the medical profession in favor of something more attainable in the short term. It was … Continue reading Mt. Sinai School of Medicine Establishes Unique Streamlined Application Opportunity for Servicemembers
Why We’re Here
Thanks for checking out Vet2MD! Right now, we have no idea how far we will be able to take this project...it began as just an idea and part of a simple desire to create a hub of information for vets and transitioning service members who are interested in becoming doctors. No one should ever have … Continue reading Why We’re Here