Margaret Hu, COL ’28, Richmond Hill, Ontario
Even before coming to Penn, I was extremely interested in immunology and vaccine development. When I saw that Penn’s own researcher, Dr. Weissman was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in …
The job market can be unpredictable, and layoffs are a reality in many industries. Whether you’ve experienced one yourself or just want to avoid being caught off guard, it’s natural to wonder about job security before accepting a new position. …
Although some might perceive them as an additional hurdle to admission, Situational Judgment Tests (SJTs) are becoming an increasingly common part of the health professions school admissions process. Designed to assess qualities such as professionalism, ethical decision-making, empathy, communication, and …
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March (and spring weather!) are just around the corner, and March is National Reading Month! Last year, I joined the board of my local public library, and that has served to reignite my lifelong interest in reading for fun. In …
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Funding your medical education is one of the biggest financial decisions aspiring physicians will make and can feel overwhelming. That’s where AAMC FIRST (Financial Information, Resources, Services, and Tools) comes in.
AAMC FIRST is designed to help prospective medical students …
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