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Physician Q&A

Q&A with Dr. Graham Lloyd-Jones, Founder of Radiology Masterclass

Dr. Graham Lloyd-Jones (BA, MBBS, MRCP, FRCR) is the founder and director of Radiology Masterclass, ... Read more

Written by: Gloria Onwuneme

Published on: January 16, 2019

medical school prerequisites as a nontraditional student

Non-Traditional

Taking Medical School Prerequisites as a Nontraditional Student

A look at the pros and cons of a post-baccalaureate program, self-designed program, classes as ... Read more

Written by: Emily Millet

Published on: November 12, 2018

what to do during a gap year

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

Written by: AAMC Staff

Published on: November 8, 2018

surgical specialties

Non-Traditional

How Nontraditional Students Benefit Traditional Students

In both high school and college, we get used to our peers being our age. ... Read more

Written by: Adelle

Published on: May 21, 2018

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

Written by: Suzanne Barston

Published on: July 5, 2017

Physician Q&A

Q&A with Jonny Kim, MD, NASA Astronaut Candidate

When the 12 members of NASA’s 2017 Astronaut Candidate Class report to Johnson Space Center ... Read more

Written by: Student Doctor Network

Published on: June 14, 2017

take gap year

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

Written by: Laurie Tansey

Published on: March 22, 2017

Post-Bacc

What Students Should Know About Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Programs—Part Two: SMP Students

In Part One of this series, we discussed post-baccalaureate pre-medical programs for career-changers (i.e. those who have ... Read more

Written by: Cassie Kosarek

Published on: September 14, 2016

Non-Traditional

How Nontraditional Students Can Best Position Themselves When Applying to Med School

A friend of mine studied film in college and subsequently found himself working as a ... Read more

Written by: Ryan Hickey

Published on: August 31, 2016

Post-Bacc

What Students Should Know About Post-Bac Programs for Career Changers

This two-part series will discuss two types of post-baccalaureate pre-medical programs. This piece will address ... Read more

Written by: Cassie Kosarek

Published on: August 10, 2016

Medical School Admissions Requirements

Pre-Medical

Tips to Get the Most from the Medical School Admissions Requirements® (MSAR®)

Chances are after deciding to become a doctor, you’ve likely heard a lot of opinions ... Read more

Written by: AAMC Staff

Published on: April 14, 2016

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