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Pre-Health

Six Ways to Make the Most of Your Summer

Make the most of your summer to round out your medical school applications.

AAMC Staff

Updated June 27, 2022 by AAMC Staff

Pre-Medical

Practical Advice for the Medical School Applicant

Pay attention to details and avoid missteps to make your application stand out.

Brian Walcott

Updated June 27, 2022 by Brian Walcott

Medical School

This is No Lake Wobegon: When Medical School Means You’re No Longer Above Average

Medical school may mean you're no longer at the top of your class, but that doesn't mean you won't be successful.

Megan Riddle

Updated June 27, 2022 by Megan Riddle

Residency and The Match

Navigating Your Future: A Roadmap to Specialty Exploration

Starting early and allowing yourself time to explore specialties during your first three years of school will put you in strong position to apply and match into the field that best suits you.

Megan Riddle

Updated June 27, 2022 by Megan Riddle

Letters of Recommendation: Everything you need to know

Pre-Medical

Letters of Recommendation for Medical School: Everything You Need to Know

Letters of recommendation can be one of the most important parts of an application. Here we answer some of the most commonly asked questions about LORs.