Preparing to Apply to Medical School
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Updated June 26, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
Pre Medical
Pre-medical refers to preparation, coursework, applications, and experiences before medical school.
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From "Book Rat" to Neurologist: An Interview with José Cavazos, MD-PhD
As a child, José Cavazos, MD-PhD, was a self-proclaimed “book rat”. So, it makes sense ... Read more
Suzanne Barston
Updated August 21, 2026 by Suzanne Barston
Ten Ways to Improve your Medical School Application
Recently, I rounded out a full decade as a professional admissions consultant, assisting candidates with ... Read more
Michelle Finkel
Updated July 21, 2022 by Michelle Finkel
New Student Success Stories: How I Prepared for the MCAT Exam
Studying for the MCAT exam can be daunting, and chances are, you’ve typed “How do ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated August 21, 2026 by AAMC Staff
4 New Year’s Resolutions for Pre-Medical Students
Being a pre-medical student means committing to a years-long process aimed at ultimately gaining admission ... Read more
Cassie Kosarek
Updated June 26, 2022 by Cassie Kosarek
Boards Preparation: Training for a Marathon, not a Sprint
Updated December 8, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical and technical errors. ... Read more
Patrick C. Beeman
Updated June 26, 2022 by Patrick C. Beeman
Sustainability: How Your Partnership Can Survive and Flourish During a Medical Education and Career
Happy New Year from Student Doctor Network! I have always loved the beginning of a ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated August 21, 2026 by Amy Rakowczyk
What You Should Know: Understanding Immunotherapy Techniques for Cancer Treatment
The American Cancer Society estimated that in 2015, there were 1,658,370 new cases of cancer diagnosed in ... Read more
Brian Wu
Updated March 13, 2019 by Brian Wu
How to Respond to a Waitlist Decision
After you interview at a medical school, you will likely wait several painstaking weeks before ... Read more
Cassie Kosarek
Updated June 26, 2022 by Cassie Kosarek
What You Should Know: Exploring Techniques for Nonpharmacological Pain Control
What You Should Know is an ongoing series covering a range of informational topics relevant ... Read more
Brian Wu
Updated March 13, 2019 by Brian Wu
AAMC’s Fee Assistance Program
There are many costs associated with applying to medical school. These costs can add up, ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated June 26, 2022 by AAMC Staff
Medical Students and Mental Health
Mental health is a topic which is discussed more openly in our society in recent ... Read more
Brian Wu
Updated June 26, 2022 by Brian Wu
True Pass-Fail Curriculum: Key to Learning and Collegiality
Republished with permission from here. Being a pre-medical student is largely about the numbers — ... Read more
Cassie Kosarek
Updated June 26, 2022 by Cassie Kosarek
Scary Smart: The Widespread Use of “Study Drugs” on American Campuses
While the American college experience can be a time of great discovery and learning, the ... Read more
Brian Wu
Updated June 26, 2022 by Brian Wu
When is the Right Time to Take the MCAT Exam? Three Questions to Ask Yourself.
It’s not surprising that one of the questions we’re asked most frequently is, “When should ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated August 21, 2026 by AAMC Staff
Advice from 20+ interviews: Part 2
Don’t miss Part I of this article, which covered how to prepare before the interview and ... Read more
bluestreaks
Updated June 26, 2022 by bluestreaks
Advice from 20+ interviews: Part 1
I did 21 interviews. Don’t ask how much it cost because I don’t enjoy thinking ... Read more
bluestreaks
Updated June 26, 2022 by bluestreaks
The Soft Skills You Need to be a Leader in Medicine
Medicine needs a strong core of leadership now more than ever. Medical students and new ... Read more
Sidney Christiansen
Updated June 26, 2022 by Sidney Christiansen
It’s Real: The Sophomore Slump
I strolled into second year, fresh off the plane from my South American adventures and ... Read more
Adelle
Updated August 21, 2026 by Adelle
