Abstract: Undergraduate college ranking plays only a minor role in medical school admissions. GPA and MCAT scores are far more important, with interviews, letters, and holistic qualities (like service, mission fit, and communication skills) increasingly decisive. Institutional prestige may help contextualize GPA but is not a deciding factor in admissions ... Read more
Lee Burnett
Updated October 27, 2025 by Lee Burnett
Abstract: Dr. Angelica Cifuentes, a Miami-based optometrist who graduated from Nova Southeastern University in 2022, shares practical advice for aspiring optometrists. Her main recommendations include: start shadowing early and consistently (at least three months with ... Read more
Kyle Magatelli
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Medical SchoolNewsResidency and The Match
The U.S. has maintained a surplus of residency positions for MD and DO graduates from 2010 to 2025, ensuring sufficient training slots despite specialty-specific challenges.
Lee Burnett
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Abstract: The Medical Students with Disability and Chronic Illness (MSDCI) organization provides essential support for pre-meds and medical students navigating disabilities through direct peer mentorship, educational resources on accommodations, and a network of over 60 ... Read more
Kelsey Auman, MPH
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