Applying to medical school is a humbling experience, even if you have a successful application cycle. No matter how great your pre-medical advisor is or how many articles you have read about the process, you ... Read more
Cassie Kosarek
Updated June 26, 2022 by Cassie Kosarek
The AMCAS application to medical school asks for a lot of information about yourself. It includes biographical information, courses taken, and work experiences just to name a few. The application also requires you to include ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated June 26, 2022 by AAMC Staff
The personal statement is the centerpiece of a medical school application. The space given, which varies from 5300 (AMCAS) to 5000 (TMDSAS) to 4500 (AACOMAS) characters, represents an opportunity to tell your “story” to the ... Read more
Liza Thompson, M.Ed.
Updated June 26, 2022 by Liza Thompson, M.Ed.
As an undergrad, one of the reasons you devoted so much time to a research experience was to earn an epic letter of recommendation–one that speaks to your strengths, resilience, character, self-reliance, cultural competencies, ability ... Read more
David Oppenheimer
Updated June 26, 2022 by David Oppenheimer
If you are planning to start medical school for the 2017 Fall Semester, it’s already time to start thinking about your application! You will apply using the American Medical College Application Service® (AMCAS®) for your medical ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated June 26, 2022 by AAMC Staff
The AAMC Pre-Med Team tells you what you need to know before AMCAS opens for 2016.
AAMC Staff
Updated June 27, 2022 by AAMC Staff
Pay attention to details and avoid missteps to make your application stand out.
Brian Walcott
Updated June 27, 2022 by Brian Walcott
Emil Chuck details the correlation between the development of competencies and health professional admissions success.
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated June 27, 2022 by Emil Chuck, PhD