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Why Does Diversity in Medicine Matter?

Being a doctor takes more than technical expertise and knowledge. It requires empathy and humility, which are skills learned over a lifetime of diverse experiences. The perspectives we bring to the...

What I Wish I Knew Before Starting Medical School

There are a lot of things you should consider before coming to medical school, and in the midst of trainging it is equally important to remember what motivated you to persue medicine in the first...

How are the Pathways and HST MD tracks different?

Many applicants apply to Pathways and HST, and several receive acceptance letters from both. Consequently, it is pertinent to interrogate what each program has to offer. Put simply, the Pathways cur...

What are HMS students like?

Harvard Medical School strives to recruit students with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests. Everyone has their own unique motivations to pursue medicine, but we are all working toward a...

How do I prep for interviews?

We all have different philosophies on how to get ready for an interview. Ultimately, it comes down to what makes you feel prepared and comfortable. Here is some advice we can share from our own...

Why Harvard?

Whether you are applying or making a final decision, there are several considerations that go into choosing a medical school. Location, community, clinical and research opportunities etc. We all...