Medical School Interview Do’s and Don’ts
One of the most important phases of the application process is your interview. It’s your ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated August 21, 2026 by AAMC Staff
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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
Cassie Kosarek
Updated October 11, 2022 by Cassie Kosarek
Poker Face: Interpersonal Comparisons in Medical School
Poker, one may reasonably argue, is a game of sheer luck; he (or she) who ... Read more
Suhil Aggarwal
Updated June 26, 2022 by Suhil Aggarwal
Physician Burnout: What It Is and Its Impact on Future Doctors
Physician burnout is a widely discussed topic among practicing physicians and public health researchers. Many ... Read more
Aaron Hamlin
Updated June 26, 2022 by Aaron Hamlin
Why Black Lives Matter Ought to Matter to Medical Students: A Familiar Message Revisited
Reposted from here with permission. “Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health care ... Read more
Suhas Gondi
Updated June 26, 2022 by Suhas Gondi
Top 3 Myths about MCAT Scores Busted
As with any high stakes exam, it’s not surprising that there are a number of ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated August 21, 2026 by AAMC Staff
The Most Important Lessons I Learned While Applying to Medical School
Applying to medical school is a humbling experience, even if you have a successful application ... Read more
Cassie Kosarek
Updated June 26, 2022 by Cassie Kosarek
Three Things to Consider if You Want to Quit Medicine
It was during my third-year pediatrics rotation that the doubts started creeping in. I really ... Read more
Antonia Young
Updated March 13, 2022 by Antonia Young
Post-Bacc Program Guide
Post-baccalaureate or “post-bacc” programs, for short, are often discussed among pre-med students. While post-bacc programs ... Read more
Brian Wu
Updated March 2, 2026 by Brian Wu
Diversity in Med School: What Minority Applicants Need to Know
While getting accepted into medical school is more difficult than ever in America, there are ... Read more
Brian Wu
Updated August 21, 2026 by Brian Wu
Who Makes a Good Doctor? How Medical Schools Around the World Try to Find the Best Candidates
One of the continuing challenges for medical schools both here in the United States and ... Read more
Brian Wu
Updated June 26, 2022 by Brian Wu
Five Mistakes to Avoid in Medical School Interviews
We all know medical school interviews are important. But did you know, according to a ... Read more
Suzanne M. Miller, MD, FACEP
Updated June 26, 2022 by Suzanne M. Miller, MD, FACEP
Chronicles of a Med Student: And That’s a Wrap!
Whew! It’s been a long year and I am itching for a much-needed, well-deserved break. ... Read more
Adelle
Updated June 26, 2022 by Adelle
Great Summer Reads for Aspiring Physicians
At the end of the school year, hopefully you will find a little bit of ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated October 11, 2022 by AAMC Staff
How to Impress While Shadowing
Shadow (verb shad·ow)1 · To follow and watch (someone) especially in a secret way · ... Read more
Svetlana Villano
Updated June 26, 2022 by Svetlana Villano
Challenges Remain for Female Medical Students
It might actually come as a surprise to many would-be medical students that gender is ... Read more
Brian Wu
Updated June 26, 2022 by Brian Wu
A Guide to MCAT Preparatory Courses
One of the most pressing issues facing prospective medical students today is the choice of ... Read more
Brian Wu
Updated June 26, 2022 by Brian Wu
Chronicles of Med Student: A Summer to Remember
This past weekend, I had the opportunity to meet some of our incoming first years ... Read more
Adelle
Updated August 21, 2026 by Adelle
4 Ways to Get Accepted With a Low GPA
The fastest way to not get accepted to med school is to think that your ... Read more
Linda Abraham
Updated June 26, 2022 by Linda Abraham
