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AAMC Fee Assistance Program: What’s New in 2019

February 15, 2019February 15, 2019 AAMC Staff 649 Views aamc, Fee Assistance Program, MCAT, premedical

The cost of preparing for and applying to medical school can be daunting. At the AAMC, we believe that this

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How To Demonstrate Service Orientation

January 10, 2019January 10, 2019 AAMC Staff 1900 Views aamc, core competencies, premedical, service orientation

Medical school admissions committees look at many different factors that go beyond your grades and test scores when evaluating your

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Perspective From Medical Students: Important Lessons Patients Teach

December 13, 2018January 7, 2019 AAMC Staff 539 Views 0 Comments aamc, doctor-patient relationship, medical school, medical student

After a long semester of studying and exams, it can be easy to forget what a career in medicine is

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What To Do During A Gap Year

November 8, 2018February 1, 2019 AAMC Staff 410 Views 0 Comments aamc, gap year, medical, nontraditional student, premedical

It’s become increasingly more common for premeds to take at least one gap year between their undergrad and medical school.

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Considering a Combined Degree: MD-PhD, MD-MBA, MD-MPH

October 15, 2018February 27, 2019 AAMC Staff 577 Views 0 Comments combined program, MD-JD, MD-MBA, MD-MPH, md-phd, medical school, medicine

While the majority of medical students pursue a traditional MD degree, dual-degree programs are available to students who are interested

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Free Resources Every Aspiring Doctor Should Read

September 13, 2018February 28, 2019 AAMC Staff 482 Views 0 Comments aamc, financial aid, free resources, premedical

As you make the decision to pursue a career in medicine, you may wonder, “Where do I even start?” It

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How to Create and Live On A Student Budget

August 9, 2018January 18, 2019 AAMC Staff 475 Views 0 Comments aamc, budgeting, dental school, medical school, student loans, veterinary school

It’s a fact of life: you need money to pay expenses that allow you to live comfortably. When you’re attending

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5 Ways You Can Help Prevent Your AMCAS® Application from Being Delayed

July 12, 2018March 2, 2019 AAMC Staff 411 Views 0 Comments aamc, AMCAS, AP, application, delays, medical school, premedical, transcripts

Many applicants applying with AMCAS strive to complete and submit their application as quickly as possible. However, an incomplete or

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The Path to Medical School: Application Tips from Medical Students and Residents

June 18, 2018March 2, 2019 AAMC Staff 570 Views aamc, application, core competencies, medical school, premedical

Your medical school application can be like a puzzle. Each piece fits together to form a complete picture of who

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Ignore the National Rankings and Make Your Own School List

May 10, 2018March 4, 2019 AAMC Staff 476 Views 6 Comments aamc, application, medical school, MSAR, premedical, school list

Yes, we said it, ignore those national rankings! You’ve probably already heard this, and you know deep down it’s good

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The MCAT Scoring Process: Your Questions Answered

April 12, 2018March 4, 2019 AAMC Staff 515 Views 0 Comments aamc, MCAT, pre-podiatry, premedical, test prep

When you receive your score report, you will receive five scores—four scores for each of the multiple-choice sections of the

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Location, Location, Location! Should You Apply In-State or Out-of-State?

February 8, 2018January 9, 2019 AAMC Staff 429 Views aamc, application, in-state, location, medical school, medicine, out-of-state, premed, premedical, student

The AAMC Premed Team recently conducted a few twitter polls which asked premeds to share what you are looking for

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6 Steps to Creating an MCAT Study Plan

January 11, 2018January 21, 2019 AAMC Staff 632 Views aamc, application, MCAT, medical school, Podiatry, pre-podiatry, premed, student, study, study schedule

To say you are busy may be an understatement! You’re balancing a full course load, work obligations, extracurricular activities, friends

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How to Maximize Your Pre-Interview Research

December 14, 2017January 22, 2019 AAMC Staff 458 Views aamc, appliction, interview, medical school, MSAR, premed

One of the most exciting and nerve-wracking stages of the application process can be your medical school interview. On the

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What Medical Schools Are Looking For: Understanding the 15 Core Competencies

October 12, 2017March 5, 2019 AAMC Staff 559 Views aamc, AMCAS, applicant, capacity for improvement, core competencies, critical thinking, cultural competence, ethical responsibility to self and others, human behavior, living systems, oral communication, personal statement, premed, premedical, quantitative reasoning, reliability and dependability, resilience and adaptability, scientific inquiry, service orientation, social skills, teamwork, written communication

When you think about how medical schools will evaluate your application, it can seem like a mystery. What will an

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5 Tips for Finding and Working With a Mentor

August 10, 2017March 6, 2019 AAMC Staff 349 Views medical school, medical student, mentor, mentorship, physician, pre health, premed, premedical, shadowing

Do you know anyone who raves about their mentor? A mentor can offer you expertise and motivation as you work

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Dealing With Premed Stress

July 13, 2017March 7, 2019 AAMC Staff 261 Views aamc, cooking, exercise, meditating, premed, stress, stress management, studying, summer

With another busy semester behind you, you might be using your summer to work or volunteer, prepare for the MCAT

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Four Tips for Completing Your AMCAS Application

May 11, 2017March 9, 2019 AAMC Staff 381 Views aamc, AMCAS, application, applying to medical school, medical school, medical school admissions, medical school application, premed, premed student, premedical, reapplicant, transcript, verification

The 2018 AMCAS application cycle has started! If you plan to apply to attend medical school starting in Fall 2018,

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10 Tips to Prepare for the AMCAS Application Opening

April 13, 2017March 9, 2019 AAMC Staff 1060 Views aamc, activities, AMCAS, application, Fee Assistance Program, letter of evaluation, medical school, personal statement, premed, student, transcript, work

It’s that time of year. The American Medical College Application Service® (AMCAS®) 2018 application cycle will open on May 2,

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Where to Apply to Medical School: Factors to Consider when Making Your School List

March 9, 2017March 12, 2019 AAMC Staff 421 Views aamc, application, in state school, medical school, medical student, MSAR, premed, premedical, primary care

If you’re applying to medical school this year, you’re probably starting to think about what school you’d like to attend.

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