Plan to Make the Most of Your Summer—Now
Summer is a great time to get medically related experience, which can be an important ... Read more
Written by: AAMC Staff
Published on: March 4, 2015
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Stepping Into the Medical Field and Out of Your Comfort Zone
Are you ready to become a doctor? Making the transition from undergraduate to medical school ... Read more
Written by: Marissa Sutera
Published on: February 20, 2015
Top 5 Reasons Applications Get Rejected
In 2013, roughly half of all medical school applicants did not receive an acceptance letter. ... Read more
Written by: Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Published on: January 14, 2015
The 10 Lessons Every Pre-Med Must Learn
The premed journey is different for everyone. For some, it’s really not that much of ... Read more
Written by: PreMedLife
Published on: January 5, 2015
Leveraging Pre-Med Learning Experiences for Success
Pre-medical students can – and should – take advantage of the many opportunities available to ... Read more
Written by: Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Published on: December 10, 2014
Six Ways for Applicants to Find a Happy Medium with Social Media
Updated September 30, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors and to ... Read more
Written by: AAMC Staff
Published on: December 3, 2014
How International Experiences Can Enrich Your Studies as a Pre-Health Student
You’ve volunteered. You get good grades. You’ve shadowed doctors. You’ve done everything you can to ... Read more
Written by: Marissa Sutera
Published on: November 21, 2014
Studying Medicine Abroad in English – Caribbean and Europe
Studying medicine at English-taught medical schools overseas could provide good opportunities for some students.
Written by: Moshe Cohen
Published on: September 29, 2014
10 Things to Do to Prepare for Applying to Med School
Keep these things in mind this year to help you prepare for your medical school application process.
Written by: AAMC Staff
Published on: September 3, 2014
3 Tools to Help You Prepare for Interviews
Strong interview preparation allows you to give meaningful thought to what qualities you bring to the table and why you might be a good fit for a particular school.
Written by: Deborah Gutman, MD, MPH
Published on: August 25, 2014
Should You Retake the MCAT? A Guide to Evaluating Your Score
There are a number of factors to consider when deciding whether to take the MCAT for a second time.
Written by: Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Published on: August 13, 2014
Want to Skip the MCAT? Check Out These Programs
Early assurance programs (EAPs) allow dedicated students to apply to to medical school early, sometimes without taking the MCAT.
Written by: Deborah Gutman, MD, MPH
Published on: August 4, 2014
Five Paid Ways to Get Clinical Experience
There are a number of ways you can gain clinical experience for your medical school application while earning money at the same time.
Written by: Deborah Gutman, MD, MPH
Published on: July 14, 2014
Benefits and Drawbacks: Taking a Gap Year Between Undergrad and Med School
A look at the pros and cons of taking a gap year before medical school.
Written by: Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Published on: July 9, 2014
5 Steps to Preparing for Your Medical School Interviews
Taking steps to prepare for your interviews will reduce stress and strengthen your performance.
Written by: Megan Riddle
Published on: June 13, 2014
Fighting the Blank Page: Tips for Starting Your Personal Statement
Writing a personal statement is challenging, but these tips can get you headed in the right direction.
Written by: Megan Riddle
Published on: June 2, 2014
The Value of Social Media for Medical Students
Many students avoid social media because of its risks without considering the benefits it can provide when used well.
Written by: Sam Scott
Published on: May 30, 2014
Six Ways to Make the Most of Your Summer
Make the most of your summer to round out your medical school applications.
Written by: AAMC Staff
Published on: May 7, 2014
Practical Advice for the Medical School Applicant
Pay attention to details and avoid missteps to make your application stand out.
Written by: Brian Walcott
Published on: May 2, 2014