So you are nearing the end of your application season. You have spent years completing prerequisite courses, engaging in thoughtful and philanthropic extracurricular pursuits, preparing for the MCAT, and of course submitting primaries, secondaries and ... Read more
Casey Paton
Updated June 24, 2022 by Casey Paton
Writing about yourself can be intimidating. Luckily, I’ve got this venue here for practice, but it really can be difficult, especially when it comes to writing to impress someone else, i.e. those on the selection ... Read more
Adelle
Updated June 24, 2022 by Adelle
Many applicants applying with AMCAS strive to complete and submit their application as quickly as possible. However, an incomplete or incorrect application can cause delays — which may cause you to miss an important deadline. ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated June 24, 2022 by AAMC Staff
Several publications generate lists of the “best” veterinary schools using various criteria. Unlike some other professions, which veterinary school you attend likely won’t impact your future earnings or career options. However, which school you attend ... Read more
Tony Bartels
Updated June 24, 2022 by Tony Bartels
Your medical school application can be like a puzzle. Each piece fits together to form a complete picture of who you are as an applicant. As you prepare those pieces, understanding how medical schools review ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated June 24, 2022 by AAMC Staff
It’s hard to be a pre-med. There are high expectations for the types of experiences you need, the classes you have to take, and the quality of person you become through it all. But for ... Read more
Joel Butterly
Updated June 24, 2022 by Joel Butterly
With so many deadlines and moving parts to med school apps, it’s easy to become overwhelmed. In this article, we’ll discuss how to be strategic about when you write what. At the end of this ... Read more
Haziq Siddiqi
Updated June 24, 2022 by Haziq Siddiqi
Yes, we said it, ignore those national rankings! You’ve probably already heard this, and you know deep down it’s good advice. But let’s be honest, it’s easier said than done. We try to remind students ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated January 25, 2023 by AAMC Staff
Whether you are changing careers or deciding late in your college career that medicine is your path, there is no doubt that making that decision can be anxiety-provoking and life changing. The truth is that ... Read more
Jeff Thomas
Updated June 24, 2022 by Jeff Thomas
As a physician, I have worked in private practice, academic medicine, research medicine, and community health. I currently work in a non-profit community clinic, where I treat patients, supervise nurse midwives, and train providers on ... Read more
Suzi Schweikert
Updated June 25, 2022 by Suzi Schweikert
At this point, you are probably already aware of how competitive medical school admissions are. For instance, you may already know that the most competitive med schools boast acceptance rates of nearly 3%—that’s almost half ... Read more
Joel Butterly
Updated June 25, 2022 by Joel Butterly
By Yoo Jung Kim, MD Candidate, Stanford University Many students start college gung-ho about going into medicine, and many end up falling short of their goals. Their reasons are varied. Some discover new careers that ... Read more
Yoo Jung Kim
Updated June 25, 2022 by Yoo Jung Kim
I began my first job when I was just 12 years old (don’t worry, I had a work permit from my school!). It was natural for me to want to start earning my own income ... Read more
Renee Marinelli
Updated June 26, 2022 by Renee Marinelli
The AAMC Premed Team recently conducted a few twitter polls which asked premeds to share what you are looking for in a medical school. We received hundreds of responses, and while a school’s mission statement ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated June 26, 2022 by AAMC Staff
Sometimes the requirements aren’t required. Annie wrote in to [email protected] to ask Kaci McCleary, Erik Kneller, Gabriel Conley, and Marissa Evers if she should give up her 10-year job as a radiology tech so she’d have time ... Read more
The Short Coat Podcast
Updated June 26, 2022 by The Short Coat Podcast
To say you are busy may be an understatement! You’re balancing a full course load, work obligations, extracurricular activities, friends and family—it’s a lot to juggle. It’s no wonder that when it comes time to ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated June 26, 2022 by AAMC Staff
Everyone reading SDN likely knows that gaining admission to medical school is difficult. It not only takes years of preparation, exceptional academic performance, and hours dedicated to extra-curricular activities—the process takes resiliency and tremendous determination. ... Read more
Renee Marinelli
Updated June 26, 2022 by Renee Marinelli
Receiving multiple admissions offers to medical school can be both thrilling and daunting for prospective medical students. For many applicants, the simple goal is to get into medical school; a scenario in which one has ... Read more
Cassie Kosarek
Updated June 26, 2022 by Cassie Kosarek
Overcoming a low MCAT score on your AMCAS application can feel daunting. Can they really judge my whole application by my performance on one 8 hour block of life!!? Sadly, most schools do put extensive ... Read more
David Quinzi
Updated June 26, 2022 by David Quinzi