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
Written by: AAMC Staff
Published on: July 12, 2019
AAMC Staff
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
Written by: AAMC Staff
Published on: June 14, 2019
How To Choose The Best Premed Major
As an undergraduate student, one of your big decisions is choosing your major. And as ... Read more
Written by: AAMC Staff
Published on: May 10, 2019
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
Written by: AAMC Staff
Published on: April 17, 2019
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
Written by: AAMC Staff
Published on: March 22, 2019
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
Written by: AAMC Staff
Published on: February 15, 2019
How To Demonstrate Service Orientation
Medical school admissions committees look at many different factors that go beyond your grades and ... Read more
Written by: AAMC Staff
Published on: January 10, 2019
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
Written by: AAMC Staff
Published on: December 13, 2018
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
Written by: AAMC Staff
Published on: November 8, 2018
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
Written by: AAMC Staff
Published on: October 15, 2018
Free Resources Every Aspiring Doctor Should Read
As you make the decision to pursue a career in medicine, you may wonder, “Where ... Read more
Written by: AAMC Staff
Published on: September 13, 2018
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
Written by: AAMC Staff
Published on: August 9, 2018
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
Written by: AAMC Staff
Published on: July 12, 2018
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
Written by: AAMC Staff
Published on: June 18, 2018
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
Written by: AAMC Staff
Published on: May 10, 2018
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
Written by: AAMC Staff
Published on: April 12, 2018
Location, Location, Location! Should You Apply In-State or Out-of-State?Â
The AAMC Premed Team recently conducted a few twitter polls which asked premeds to share ... Read more
Written by: AAMC Staff
Published on: February 8, 2018
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
Written by: AAMC Staff
Published on: January 11, 2018
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
Written by: AAMC Staff
Published on: December 14, 2017