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
Gap Year
Gap year refers to time between education stages used for applications, experience, service, work, or preparation.
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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 August 21, 2026 by Suzanne Barston
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
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 August 21, 2026 by Student Doctor Network
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
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
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
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
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
