The Student News Site of Stony Brook University

The Statesman

42° Stony Brook, NY
The Student News Site of Stony Brook University

The Statesman

The Student News Site of Stony Brook University

The Statesman

SB to MD: How to make your personal statement stand out to medical schools

Mackenzie Yaddaw and Angelina Livigni February 4, 2024
Hosts Mackenzie Yaddaw and Angelina Livigni talk with Undergraduate Clinical Experience advisors Alexandra Solowinska and Frankie Matos to discuss how to best prepare a personal statement for medical school.
Read Story

SB to MD: Tips on research programs and clinical hours

Mackenzie Yaddaw and Angelina Livigni January 28, 2024
In the second season of SB to MD, hosts Mackenzie Yaddaw and Angelina Livigni sit down with Undergraduate Clinical Experience (UCEP) advisor Frankie Matos and medical student Anthony Sochan, to discuss research programs and clinical hours.
Read Story

SB to MD: How to deal with medical school burnout

Mackenzie Yaddaw and Angelina Livigni January 20, 2024

Hosts Mackenzie Yaddaw and Angelina Livigni are joined by Undergraduate Clinical Experience (UCEP) advisor Alexandra Solowinska and medical student Marwah Wilson to explore the concept of burnout for students...

Continue Reading

SB to MD: Women in Stem

Mackenzie Yaddaw and Angelina Livigni November 21, 2023
For The Statesman's STEM special issue, hosts Mackenzie Yaddaw and Angelina Livigni sit down with Undergraduate Clinical Experience (UCEP) advisor Alexandra Solowinska and Dr. Abby Chua to discuss being women in medicine. They explore the challenges associated with being in a male-dominated field and the solidarity they have found with other women during their medical school journeys. 
Read Story
State of the Seawolves Ep. 6

State of the Seawolves Ep. 6

The Statesman sports section is back for another episode of State of the Seawolves. This week, the guys talk about the firing of football head coach Chuck Priore, the women’s volleyball team’s chances...

Continue Reading
SB to MD: Exploring the MD-PhD track

SB to MD: Exploring the MD-PhD track

Mackenzie Yaddaw and Angelina Livigni November 12, 2023
Hosts Mackenzie Yaddaw and Angelina Livigni chat with Undergraduate Clinical Experience (UCEP) advisors Alexandra Solowinska and Frankie Matos and medical student Isabelle Kwan about the MD-PhD track. This track offers students the chance to gain both lab and clinical experience, but also requires more years in school. For students debating pursuing a MD-PhD degree, there are many factors to consider, and our guests explore the different paths to a medical degree.
Read Story
SB to MD: A guide to the perfect resume

SB to MD: A guide to the perfect resume

Angelina Livigni and Mackenzie Yaddaw November 2, 2023
Hosts Mackenzie Yaddaw and Angelina Livigni sit down with Undergraduate Clinical Experience (UCEP) advisor Frankie Matos and medical student Anthony Scochan to discuss building a resume for medical school. Crafting a detailed resume for applications can be a struggle, so our guests break down the steps to impress medical school admissions.
Read Story
State of the Seawolves Ep. 5

State of the Seawolves Ep. 5

The Statesman sports section gathers around the table to give their takes on what’s happening in Stony Brook sports. The crew talks about the men’s soccer team’s upcoming postseason tournament,...

Continue Reading
Statesman Sports Spotlight: Hoopla 2023 Edition

Statesman Sports Spotlight: Hoopla 2023 Edition

Mike Anderson and Kenny Spurrell October 29, 2023
Sports editor Mike Anderson sits down with assistant Kenny Spurrell to talk about both men's and women's basketball teams for the The Statesman's 2023 Hoopla Special Issue.
Read Story
State of the Seawolves Ep. 4

State of the Seawolves Ep. 4

The Statesman sports section gathers around the table to discuss what’s happening in Stony Brook sports this week. The group talks about both soccer teams and their status as tournament contenders or pretenders, the women’s volleyball team's rough weekend in Maryland and the hockey team's NCAA exhibition from Saturday.
Read Story
SB to MD: A guide into taking gap years

SB to MD: A guide into taking gap years

Mackenzie Yaddaw and Angelina Livigni October 23, 2023
Hosts Mackenzie Yaddaw and Angelina Livigni sit down with Undergraduate Clinical Experience (UCEP) advisors Alexandra Solowinska and Frankie Matos to talk about taking gap years before applying to medical school. Many students are unsure of when to take gap years and how to use them to better their applications.
Read Story
Load More Stories
Donate to The Statesman

Comments (0)

All The Statesman Picks Reader Picks Sort: Newest