How to Respond to a Waitlist Decision
After you interview at a medical school, you will likely wait several painstaking weeks before ... Read more
Written by: Cassie Kosarek
Published on: December 14, 2016
Pre-Medical
The path to becoming a physician is long and challenging, and being a pre-medical student is hard. Learn about what you need to do to get into medical school successfully.
AAMC’s Fee Assistance Program
There are many costs associated with applying to medical school. These costs can add up, ... Read more
Written by: AAMC Staff
Published on: December 8, 2016
When is the Right Time to Take the MCAT Exam? Three Questions to Ask Yourself.
It’s not surprising that one of the questions we’re asked most frequently is, “When should ... Read more
Written by: AAMC Staff
Published on: November 10, 2016
Is a Post-Bacc Program Right for Me? Seven Benefits to Consider
It’s important to remember that as you prepare for and apply to medical school, there ... Read more
Written by: AAMC Staff
Published on: October 13, 2016
How to Balance MCAT Prep with School or Work
In an ideal world, the months before an MCAT test date would be exclusively devoted ... Read more
Written by: Cassie Kosarek
Published on: October 12, 2016
A Scribe Case Study: Alyssa Kettler
When did you first hear about medical scribes? I first heard the term ‘medical scribe’ ... Read more
Written by: Alyssa Kettler
Published on: October 4, 2016
How Test Prep Prepares Me To Be An Effective Physician
Before medical school, the dream of becoming a physician involves helping people and curing disease. ... Read more
Written by: Universal Notes
Published on: September 20, 2016
What Students Should Know About Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Programs—Part Two: SMP Students
In Part One of this series, we discussed post-baccalaureate pre-medical programs for career-changers (i.e. those who have ... Read more
Written by: Cassie Kosarek
Published on: September 14, 2016
How Nontraditional Students Can Best Position Themselves When Applying to Med School
A friend of mine studied film in college and subsequently found himself working as a ... Read more
Written by: Ryan Hickey
Published on: August 31, 2016
Paving the Road to Medical School
The path to becoming a doctor can feel daunting. For those of us that don’t ... Read more
Written by: Megan Riddle
Published on: August 17, 2016
Medical School Interview Do’s and Don’ts
One of the most important phases of the application process is your interview. It’s your ... Read more
Written by: AAMC Staff
Published on: August 11, 2016
What Students Should Know About Post-Bac Programs for Career Changers
This two-part series will discuss two types of post-baccalaureate pre-medical programs. This piece will address ... Read more
Written by: Cassie Kosarek
Published on: August 10, 2016
Top 3 Myths about MCAT Scores Busted
As with any high stakes exam, it’s not surprising that there are a number of ... Read more
Written by: AAMC Staff
Published on: July 14, 2016
The Most Important Lessons I Learned While Applying to Medical School
Applying to medical school is a humbling experience, even if you have a successful application ... Read more
Written by: Cassie Kosarek
Published on: July 13, 2016
Post-Bacc Program Guide
Post-baccalaureate or “post-bacc” programs, for short, are often discussed among pre-med students. While post-bacc programs ... Read more
Written by: Brian Wu
Published on: June 28, 2016
Diversity in Med School: What Minority Applicants Need to Know
While getting accepted into medical school is more difficult than ever in America, there are ... Read more
Written by: Brian Wu
Published on: June 22, 2016
Who Makes a Good Doctor? How Medical Schools Around the World Try to Find the Best Candidates
One of the continuing challenges for medical schools both here in the United States and ... Read more
Written by: Brian Wu
Published on: June 17, 2016
Five Mistakes to Avoid in Medical School Interviews
We all know medical school interviews are important. But did you know, according to a ... Read more
Written by: Suzanne M. Miller, MD, FACEP
Published on: June 15, 2016
Great Summer Reads for Aspiring Physicians
At the end of the school year, hopefully you will find a little bit of ... Read more
Written by: AAMC Staff
Published on: June 9, 2016