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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7 Deadly Sins of a 3rd Year Medical Student

The 3rd year of medical school is difficult. You are constantly changing teams, meeting new people, and being evaluated. Each rotation from surgery to pediatrics requires a different skillset that you will have to learn on the fly. Nevertheless, there…
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High School Students & BS/MD

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Private vs Public School as a Pre-Med

Is it better to go to a private school or public school as a pre-med? It’s honestly a complicated question because “private vs public” is not the only factor that plays into the answer. A school’s ranking, affiliation with its…
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Articles

Edward Chang
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How To Stay Sane As a Medical Student

Medical school is tough. Every year has its own challenges. During the first year, you’re adapting to a completely new environment, trying to figure out how to study, make friends, and beginning to figure out what you’re going to do…
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Articles

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What Should You Do On Interview Day?

What should you do on interview day besides the actually interview? How should you prepare and what kind of questions should you ask? This articles covers all the practical things interviewees should do during the day of their interview. For…
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Articles

Edward Chang
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Identity Outside of Medicine

I can’t do anything besides medicine. I’ll do whatever it takes to get there. I don’t care how long it takes. I’ve heard these statements, or something similar to them, many times before. I admire the spirit behind it. But…
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Articles

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Private Medical Schools That Offer the Most Financial Aid

Medical school is not cheap. And with so many medical schools to choose from, one important deciding factor is cost of attendance. With that being said, here are the top 5 private medical schools that offer the most financial aid…
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Articles

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Top 10 Out-of-State Friendly Public Medical Schools

Are you wondering which public schools are friendly to out of state students? Here are the most out-of-state friendly public medical schools in the US. 1. University of Vermont College of Medicine Roughly 90% of the students they interview are…
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Applying to Medical School

Edward Chang
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Are Medical School Rankings Important?

Our nation’s medical schools are ranked, but there are many misconceptions about these rankings. Are medical school rankings important to you? Do you think can become a good doctor even if you go to a “lower tier” school? Our society…
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Extracurriculars

Edward Chang
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5 Things High School Students Should Know About Medical School

|It’s never too early to start preparing to become a doctor. Nevertheless, preparing does not mean worrying. Here are 5 things high school students should know about medical school to calm their anxiety while being better equipped. 1. Be prepared…
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Applying to Medical School

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Why Applicants are Rejected from Medical School

Applying to and getting accepted into medical school is a rigorous process. There is no guarantee that any applicant will get accepted. If you are thinking of applying or re-applying here are the top 5 reasons why applicants are rejected…
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