Unit Conversions In Eight Easy Steps | MCAT Tips and Tricks
Unit conversion questions are so common on the MCAT that they deserve their own post. ... Read more
Written by: Chelsea Myers
Published on: January 28, 2019
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.
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
3 New Year’s Resolutions for 2019 Medical School Applicants
Though New Year’s resolutions have the reputation of falling by the wayside come February, they ... Read more
Written by: Cassie Kosarek
Published on: January 9, 2019
Using Approximation To Tackle Complex Calculations | MCAT Tips & Tricks
One of the most difficult things about taking the MCAT is that it is both ... Read more
Written by: Chelsea Myers
Published on: January 7, 2019
Quickly Calculate Logarithms Without a Calculator | MCAT Tips and Tricks
Logarithms are one of the most difficult math topics on the MCAT because many of ... Read more
Written by: Chelsea Myers
Published on: December 20, 2018
How to Get into Medical School: The 10 Steps
David Steinhardt, MD shares 10 steps for getting into medical school.
Written by: David Steinhardt
Published on: December 20, 2018
3 Ways to Prepare for the MCAT Over Winter Break
Collegiate winter breaks often span three or four weeks, and for premedical students, this time ... Read more
Written by: Cassie Kosarek
Published on: December 12, 2018
Five Myths about Applying to Canadian Medical Schools
Premed (and even high school) life can be full of rumors about medical school admissions. ... Read more
Written by: Christine Fader
Published on: December 5, 2018
King Henry What?? | MCAT Tips and Tricks
An awesome trick for remembering metric prefixes and converting between units in the metric system ... Read more
Written by: Chelsea Myers
Published on: December 3, 2018
What Kind of Clinical Experience Should Premeds Get?
Medical School Admissions Offices Weigh In What kind of clinical experience do you need to ... Read more
Written by: Sushi18
Published on: November 26, 2018
Getting into Medical School, From High School
Yep, you read that title correctly. But go ahead and read it once more! Direct ... Read more
Written by: Robin K Kuriakose
Published on: November 15, 2018
Taking Medical School Prerequisites as a Nontraditional Student
A look at the pros and cons of a post-baccalaureate program, self-designed program, classes as ... Read more
Written by: Emily Millet
Published on: November 12, 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
3 Things to Know About Medical School Waitlists
After months of ambiguity, wondering if you will receive interview invitations and if you have ... Read more
Written by: Cassie Kosarek
Published on: October 10, 2018
Going the Distance: How to Build Your Endurance for the MCAT (or a Marathon)
It is often said that the journey to becoming a doctor is a marathon, not ... Read more
Written by: Julia Bauman
Published on: September 27, 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
Should I Retake the MCAT?
Believe it or not, it is not uncommon to take the MCAT twice. Though sitting ... Read more
Written by: Cassie Kosarek
Published on: September 12, 2018
Are You Ready for Commitment? When and How to Write a Letter of Intent
So you are nearing the end of your application season. You have spent years completing ... Read more
Written by: Casey Paton
Published on: September 10, 2018