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Gap Year

Gap year refers to time between education stages used for applications, experience, service, work, or preparation.

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Pre-Medical

What To Do During A Gap Year

It’s become increasingly more common for premeds to take at least one gap year between ... Read more

AAMC Staff

Updated June 24, 2022 by AAMC Staff

Pre-Medical

The Joy of the Perfect Candidate: A Conversation with Susan Mulroney, PhD

Sometimes, Susan Mulroney, PhD, professor and director of the special master’s program at Georgetown Medical ... Read more

Suzanne Barston

Updated June 26, 2022 by Suzanne Barston

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Non-Traditional

Time Away From Formal Academics Can Enhance Application

Whether or not a student should take a “gap year” (or two) often comes up ... Read more

Laurie Tansey

Updated June 26, 2022 by Laurie Tansey

Non-Traditional

What You Should Know About a Gap Year

Need expert support? Get confidential guidance at any stage of your career, or work with ... Read more

Student Doctor Network

Updated April 16, 2025 by Student Doctor Network

Post-Baccalaureate

Is a Post-Bacc Program Right for Me? Seven Benefits to Consider

It’s important to remember that as you prepare for and apply to medical school, there ... Read more

AAMC Staff

Updated June 26, 2022 by AAMC Staff

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Non-Traditional

How Should I Transition From a Gap Year to Medical School?

With one or more years between undergraduate study and a medical school education becoming more ... Read more

Cassie Kosarek

Updated June 26, 2022 by Cassie Kosarek

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Pre-Medical

A Guide to a Successful Gap Year

It wasn’t so very long ago that the typical medical student went straight from high ... Read more

Brian Wu

Updated June 26, 2022 by Brian Wu

Pre-Medical

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.

Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney

Updated June 27, 2022 by Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney

Pre-Medical

Post Undergrad: Getting Ready for Medical School or a Gap Year

Start your post-undergrad life on the right foot with these tips from the AAMC, whether you are starting school right away or taking a gap year.

AAMC Staff

Updated June 27, 2022 by AAMC Staff

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