With the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) undergoing major changes in 2015, the first revamp in over two decades, aspiring medical students are faced with new uncertainty in how to prepare for the crucially important exam. Many students are turning to dedicated MCAT prep courses to supplement their self-directed studies, ... Read more
EduMind
Updated June 26, 2022 by EduMind
Even if you have previous lab experience from a high school or college lab class, the first few weeks of a new research experience in a professional research lab will have its challenges, surprises, and ... Read more
Paris Grey
Updated June 26, 2022 by Paris Grey
$176,000. It’s a number newly-minted physicians or those in the process of becoming a doctor should know. No, it’s not the average salary of those in the medical field or the cost of an average ... Read more
Student Loan Hero
Updated June 26, 2022 by Student Loan Hero
I was about to burst with excitement the minute I started medical school. I’m pretty sure I was actually giddy: like so many other pre-meds, I had dreamt of the day when I would finally ... Read more
Adelle
Updated June 26, 2022 by Adelle
The USMLE Step 1 exam is arguably one of the most important tests in a medical student’s career. While a student’s score on Step 1 is taken into consideration amongst many other factors, the score ... Read more
Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Updated June 26, 2022 by Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Professional school is hectic. Very hectic. Most programs require the dedication that is equivalent to a full-time job, at the very minimum. For example, some medical school requires daily attendance from 9AM to 5PM for classes. ... Read more
David Nguyen
Updated June 26, 2022 by David Nguyen
I used to be an Emergency Medical Technician at a very busy Emergency Department. Given that about 70% of all patients that walk in the front door just need little more than a bandage, my ... Read more
Freida McFadden
Updated March 16, 2019 by Freida McFadden
Why attend a pre-med recruitment fair? Pre-med recruitment fairs are great opportunities to learn about applying to medical school, admissions requirements, and resources all in one place! You’ll be able to engage with medical school ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated June 26, 2022 by AAMC Staff
Download the 2023 Edition of the Nymeria 100-day MCAT study plan – rebuilt with all the latest recommendations for materials! While we have made minor updates to the article below, we have not updated all ... Read more
Nymeria
Updated May 31, 2023 by Nymeria