If at first you don’t succeed, write an update letter!
By this time in the year, the medical application process is beginning to come to ... Read more
Written by: Elisabeth Fassas, B.S., MSc.
Published on: January 13, 2020
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.
Medical School Admissions as a Couple
With fewer than 50% of applicants matriculating to medical school in 2019, the medical school ... Read more
Written by: Mason Price, Kate Price, Sarah Cox, and Riley Cox
Published on: January 3, 2020
Keeping Costs Low as a Pre-Med
You’ve done it. The classes have been taken, the concepts mastered, the grades received. Prom ... Read more
Written by: Erin Wildermuth
Published on: December 12, 2019
How To Find Post-Bac Research
There are many reasons people pursue post-baccalaureate research. They may want to increase their competitiveness ... Read more
Written by: Franklin Iheanacho
Published on: October 28, 2019
Should You Do a Post-Bac Program?
As a medical school admissions consultant and the former director of both the Johns Hopkins ... Read more
Written by: Liza Thompson, M.Ed.
Published on: October 24, 2019
Finding Paid Clinical Experience
There are many reasons that doctors tend to come from wealthier families. The requirements of piecing together ... Read more
Written by: Erin Wildermuth
Published on: September 26, 2019
Good Habits to Develop Before Embarking on Your Medical School Journey
The brief period of time that precedes the commencement of medical school is one of ... Read more
Written by: Katayoon Dowlatshahi
Published on: September 3, 2019
Redemption Awaits: Let Your Medical School Interview Transform Liabilities into Assets
Despite more than a dozen years in medical school admissions consulting, I still clearly recall ... Read more
Written by: Michelle Finkel
Published on: August 30, 2019
Mistakes Medical School Applicants Make on Campus Tours
Most medical school interview days include a student-led campus tour. The tour gives prospective students ... Read more
Written by: Cassie Kosarek
Published on: August 23, 2019
Parenting a Pre-Med
Applying to medical school can be tough - even when you are just the parent. Tips for surviving the medical school application process for parents.
Written by: TC Davis
Published on: August 20, 2019
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Medical School
At this stage in my career, I have finished the pre-clinical portion of my journey. ... Read more
Written by: Emily Hayward
Published on: July 22, 2019
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
How To Use SDN Wisely While Applying To Medical School
I can vividly remember going through the medical school application process approximately three years ago. ... Read more
Written by: Emily Hayward
Published on: June 28, 2019
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
Pros and Cons of Applying to International Medical Schools for US Medical Students
Explore international medical schools as an alternative pathway for US students, offering diverse clinical experiences, cultural insights, but consider costs and residency challenges.
Written by: Cassie Kosarek
Published on: June 12, 2019
What To Do If You Are Waitlisted For Medical School
Being placed on the waitlist for medical school can feel disheartening. After working so hard ... Read more
Written by: Renee Marinelli
Published on: June 5, 2019
The Cost of Applying to Medical School
Medical school is a costly undertaking. The American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) reports the ... Read more
Written by: Emily Millet
Published on: May 22, 2019
5 Ways to Prepare Your Mindset for Medical School
When you ask little kids what they want to be when they grow up, one ... Read more
Written by: Mark Neal
Published on: May 17, 2019
How To Choose Which Medical Schools To Apply To
Since you’ve committed to applying to medical school, it’s time to choose which schools you ... Read more
Written by: Surya Gourneni
Published on: May 13, 2019