How Success and Resilience Intertwine In A Medical Career (And Life)
Sometimes it’s easy to assume that only those students with perfect transcripts, superior GPAs, and ... Read more
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Updated June 23, 2022 by AAMC Staff
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More Great Summer Reads For Aspiring Physicians
With summer just around the corner, it’s time for the AAMC’s annual list of book ... Read more
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Updated June 23, 2022 by AAMC Staff
How To Choose The Best Premed Major
As an undergraduate student, one of your big decisions is choosing your major. And as ... Read more
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Updated August 21, 2026 by AAMC Staff
Preparing Letters of Evaluation for the 2020 AMCAS® Application
The 2020 American Medical College Application Service® (AMCAS®) application will officially open on May 1, ... Read more
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Updated June 23, 2022 by AAMC Staff
Watch: AAMC 4th Annual Virtual Medical School Fair Workshops
On Feb. 21, the AAMC hosted its fourth annual Virtual Fair where more than 9,000 ... Read more
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Updated June 23, 2022 by AAMC Staff
AAMC Fee Assistance Program: What’s New in 2019
The cost of preparing for and applying to medical school can be daunting. At the ... Read more
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Updated June 23, 2022 by AAMC Staff
How To Demonstrate Service Orientation
Medical school admissions committees look at many different factors that go beyond your grades and ... Read more
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Updated June 24, 2022 by AAMC Staff
Perspective From Medical Students: Important Lessons Patients Teach
After a long semester of studying and exams, it can be easy to forget what ... Read more
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Updated June 24, 2022 by AAMC Staff
What To Do During A Gap Year
It’s become increasingly more common for premeds to take at least one gap year between ... Read more
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Updated June 24, 2022 by AAMC Staff
Considering a Combined Degree: MD-PhD, MD-MBA, MD-MPH
While the majority of medical students pursue a traditional MD degree, dual-degree programs are available ... Read more
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Updated August 21, 2026 by AAMC Staff
Free Resources Every Aspiring Doctor Should Read
As you make the decision to pursue a career in medicine, you may wonder, “Where ... Read more
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Updated June 24, 2022 by AAMC Staff
How to Create and Live On A Student Budget
It’s a fact of life: you need money to pay expenses that allow you to ... Read more
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Updated June 24, 2022 by AAMC Staff
5 Ways You Can Help Prevent Your AMCAS® Application from Being Delayed
Many applicants applying with AMCAS strive to complete and submit their application as quickly as ... Read more
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Updated August 21, 2026 by AAMC Staff
The Path to Medical School: Application Tips from Medical Students and Residents
Your medical school application can be like a puzzle. Each piece fits together to form ... Read more
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Updated June 24, 2022 by AAMC Staff
Ignore the National Rankings and Make Your Own School List
Yes, we said it, ignore those national rankings! You’ve probably already heard this, and you ... Read more
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Updated August 21, 2026 by AAMC Staff
The MCAT Scoring Process: Your Questions Answered
When you receive your score report, you will receive five scores—four scores for each of ... Read more
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Updated August 21, 2026 by AAMC Staff
Location, Location, Location! Should You Apply In-State or Out-of-State?
The AAMC Premed Team recently conducted a few twitter polls which asked premeds to share ... Read more
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Updated August 21, 2026 by AAMC Staff
6 Steps to Creating an MCAT Study Plan
To say you are busy may be an understatement! You’re balancing a full course load, ... Read more
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Updated June 26, 2022 by AAMC Staff
How to Maximize Your Pre-Interview Research
One of the most exciting and nerve-wracking stages of the application process can be your ... Read more
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Updated June 26, 2022 by AAMC Staff
