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Applications refers to application preparation, submission, or review in health professions education, admissions, training, or practice.

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What Will You Do If You Don’t Get Into Medical School?

Dr. Jeremiah Fleenor discusses strategies for answering the question, "What will you do if you don't get into medical school?", as well as how to strengthen your application for future application cycles.

Jeremiah Fleenor

Updated August 21, 2026 by Jeremiah Fleenor

All About Competency: Part 4

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

How to: Get Into Undergraduate Research

Regardless of the health profession you hope to enter, conducting lab research will enhance your application. Learn how admissions committees view research experience and how to get it.

Ashley Carter

Updated August 21, 2026 by Ashley Carter

All About Competency: Part 2

What are the characteristics of successful health professionals? How can you evaluate the strengths and weaknesses in your skills? Part two of a six part series.

Emil Chuck, PhD

Updated June 27, 2022 by Emil Chuck, PhD

All About Competency: Part 1

Think that great grades = great doctor? In the 21st century, success will require you build competencies that you can apply to evolving technology. Part one of a six part series.

Emil Chuck, PhD

Updated June 27, 2022 by Emil Chuck, PhD

premedical preparation

Premedical Preparation

What do you need to do as you enter and go through college to increase your chances of medical school acceptance? Dr. Lisabetta Divita details how you can prepare for success.

Lisabetta Divita

Updated June 27, 2022 by Lisabetta Divita

Personal Statement Myths

The personal statement is one of the most challenging parts of a health professional school application. Dr. Jessica Freedman talks about the myths surrounding the personal statement.

Jessica Freedman

Updated June 27, 2022 by Jessica Freedman

How to Get Stellar Letters of Recommendation

7 Top Tips to Get Stellar Letters of Recommendation

No matter what type of health professional school you are targeting, you will need to obtain letters of reference. Dr. Lisabetta Divita provides tips on getting the best letters possible.

Lisabetta Divita

Updated August 21, 2026 by Lisabetta Divita

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