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AAMC Staff
Updated June 27, 2022 by AAMC Staff
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Practical Advice for the Medical School Applicant
Pay attention to details and avoid missteps to make your application stand out.
Brian Walcott
Updated June 27, 2022 by Brian Walcott
Navigating Your Future: A Roadmap to Specialty Exploration
Starting early and allowing yourself time to explore specialties during your first three years of school will put you in strong position to apply and match into the field that best suits you.
Megan Riddle
Updated June 27, 2022 by Megan Riddle
Letters of Recommendation for Medical School: Everything You Need to Know
Letters of recommendation can be one of the most important parts of an application. Here we answer some of the most commonly asked questions about LORs.
Evan Shih
Updated August 21, 2026 by Evan Shih
The Dual Path: What to consider when considering an MD-PhD
Answers to frequently asked questions about MD-PhD programs for those considering pursuing a dual degree.
Megan Riddle
Updated June 27, 2022 by Megan Riddle
You're Not Alone: Mental Health Issues During Medical School
Confidential help is available for the upwards of 1 in 4 medical students who meet the criteria for depression.
Megan Riddle
Updated June 27, 2022 by Megan Riddle
20 Questions: Marc F. Stern, MD, MPH, FACP, Correctional Health Care
Marc F. Stern shares his thoughts on the field of correctional health care and offers some advice for students
Juliet Farmer
Updated August 21, 2026 by Juliet Farmer
Three Tips to be an All Star First Year Medical Student
Learning in medical school is different than learning in undergrad. Here are some tips to help you make the transition.
Sean Alemi, MD
Updated August 21, 2026 by Sean Alemi, MD
To Practice Pure or Not to Practice Pure, That is the Question
If Hamlet were a physician...
John F. Hunt, MD
Updated June 27, 2022 by John F. Hunt, MD
20 Questions: Ross D. Zafonte, DO, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Ross D. Zafonte shares his thoughts on the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation and offers some advice for students.
Juliet Farmer
Updated August 21, 2026 by Juliet Farmer
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
The National Health Service Corps: Cutting Student Debt and Promoting Primary Care
The National Health Service Corps creates a win-win for doctors and underserved communities by financing medical education and bringing health care to those who need it most.
Christina Crisologo
Updated May 5, 2026 by Christina Crisologo
A Call For Compassionate Doctors
Your actions as a physician have a tremendous impact on your patients.
Mary Calhoun
Updated March 15, 2019 by Mary Calhoun
Emergency Medicine: Can a Sizzling Hot Specialty Burn You to a Crisp?
The high rate of emergency physician burnout indicates that students matching to emergency residencies don't know what they're getting into.
Michelle Finkel
Updated June 27, 2022 by Michelle Finkel
Academic Medicine? No way! (But are you so sure?)
A look at the pros and cons of choosing an academic career over a clinical medical career.
John F. Hunt, MD
Updated March 15, 2019 by John F. Hunt, MD
The Seven Habits of Highly Successful Medical Students
Advice from a fourth year medical student on how to live and study well in medical school.
Megan Riddle
Updated August 21, 2026 by Megan Riddle
Studying Medicine in Europe
The number of North American students attending European medical schools is increasing, but studying medicine in Europe is not without its challenges.
Student Doctor Network
Updated September 11, 2023 by Student Doctor Network
Judgment in Medicine
While patients resist being “judged”, health care professionals must employ a certain level of judgment in order to properly evaluate the needs of each patient.
Edward Chang
Updated August 21, 2026 by Edward Chang
5 Tips for Your Medical School Interview: Advice from a Recent Admit
A recent admit offers five tips to help you do your best at medical school interviews.
InGenius Prep
Updated June 27, 2022 by InGenius Prep
