Medical School Admissions Committee Decision

Admissions Committees: The Art of the Decision

Abstract: Faculty serve three to four year terms on admissions committees, so they can vary significantly year-to-year with shifting priorities over time. Committee members filter applications through their experiences with past students, including both successful “rough diamonds” and problematic cases, creating informal risk assessment frameworks influenced by survivorship and affinity ... Read more

Emil Chuck, PhD

Updated October 27, 2025 by Emil Chuck, PhD

5 Tips for Finding and Working With a Mentor

Do you know anyone who raves about their mentor? A mentor can offer you expertise and motivation as you work toward your goal of entering medical school and becoming a doctor. A medical student, professor, ... Read more

AAMC Staff

Updated June 26, 2022 by AAMC Staff

medical school rankings

3 Tips for Interpreting Medical School Rankings

Whether you are just beginning your medical school application process by compiling a list of programs that interest you, or if you are choosing one program from multiple acceptance offers, chances are you have referred ... Read more

Cassie Kosarek

Updated June 26, 2022 by Cassie Kosarek