Edward Chang

Edward Chang is the Co-founder and Director of Operations of ProspectiveDoctor.com. He graduated from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and is currently a urology resident at the University of Washington. He also attended UCLA as an undergraduate, graduating with a major in Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology. If you are interested in contributing to ProspectiveDoctor.com, please contact him at edwardchang@prospectivedoctor.com. Follow him on Twitter @EdwardChangMD and Prospective Doctor @ProspectiveDr.

Medical School - Clinical

Edward Chang
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Path to Residency Part 1: Transitioning to Medical School

Starting medical school felt like starting high school all over again. It definitely wasn’t like college where there can be hundreds, if not thousands, of students with different interests and passions. It was very much like high school, a small…
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Articles

Edward Chang
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Should I Go to a Caribbean Medical School?

Should I go to a Caribbean medical school? I get asked this question multiple times every application cycle because getting into a US medical school is so difficult. It is hard to answer this question because each application is unique…
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Applying to Medical School

Edward Chang
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Writing Secondary Application Essays – Choosing Practice Setting

There are many secondary application questions that ask you in what setting do you plan to practice medicine in the future. They ask to choose between the following kinds of settings: Academic Medicine Non-Academic Clinical Practice (Group Practice, Solo Practice)…
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Gap Year

Edward Chang
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Humility and Its Role in Medicine

In a field where confidence is key to success, humility in medicine is almost seen as a weakness. But often times, our own definitions of humility fall short of what actual humility is. What exactly is humility and what role…
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Pre-Med Academics

Edward Chang
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4 Non-Pre-Med Classes to Take During College as a Future Physician

During college, most pre-med students focus on finishing their medical school requirements. The strategy is to get as many A’s as possible while finishing their major and pre-med requirements. Often times this strategy neglects some other classes that may be…
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Medical School - Preclinical

Edward Chang
5,004

Managing Stress Levels While Studying for USMLE Step 1

Studying for USMLE Step 1 is stressful. It feels like the most important test of your life. But it doesn’t have to be as painful as you think it may be. Remember that every doctor that you know has taken…
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Secondary Database

Edward Chang
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Washington State Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine Secondary Questions

Here are Washington State Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine secondary questions 2023-2024 1. How will you contribute to the mission and vision of the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine? Support your response with your experiences and/or attributes. 2.…
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Secondary Database

Edward Chang
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University of Texas at Austin Secondary Questions

Here are University of Texas at Austin’s secondary questions. 2024-2025 Dell Med does not use a written secondary application, but will screen applicants and offer those they are interested in an invitation to complete a video-response secondary. Dell only sends…
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Secondary Database

Edward Chang
5,122

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine Secondary Questions

Here are University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine’s secondary questions. 2024-2025 Part 1 (2 required essays) 1. Engaging with the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) communities is a core part of our mission. Please share how you might…
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Secondary Database

Edward Chang
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UNLV School of Medicine Secondary Questions

Here are UUNLV School of Medicine secondary questions. 2024-2025 #1 – Required: Why are you interested in the Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV and how does your background and future goals contribute to our mission? (500 words) #2 – Required:…
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