Plan to Make the Most of Your Summer—Now
Summer is a great time to get medically related experience, which can be an important ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated August 21, 2026 by AAMC Staff
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Pre-medical refers to preparation, coursework, applications, and experiences before medical school.
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Stepping Into the Medical Field and Out of Your Comfort Zone
Are you ready to become a doctor? Making the transition from undergraduate to medical school ... Read more
Marissa Sutera
Updated June 27, 2022 by Marissa Sutera
When Did You Know You Wanted to be a Doctor?
When did you know you wanted to be a doctor? the pre-med asked. Maybe it should ... Read more
Megan Riddle
Updated August 21, 2026 by Megan Riddle
What If You Don’t Get In?
Unfortunately, roughly half of all applicants to American allopathic medical schools will not receive an ... Read more
Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Updated August 21, 2026 by Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
6 Ways to Be Productive While Studying
Life as a med student is a blur of tests and clinicals with many nights ... Read more
Shire Lyon
Updated June 27, 2022 by Shire Lyon
Top 5 Reasons Applications Get Rejected
In 2013, roughly half of all medical school applicants did not receive an acceptance letter. ... Read more
Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Updated June 27, 2022 by Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
The 10 Lessons Every Pre-Med Must Learn
The premed journey is different for everyone. For some, it’s really not that much of ... Read more
PreMedLife
Updated August 21, 2026 by PreMedLife
20 Questions: Devon Glazer, DPM, FACFAS, FAAFAS
Devon Glazer, DPM, Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (FACFAS) and ... Read more
Juliet Farmer
Updated June 27, 2022 by Juliet Farmer
Leveraging Pre-Med Learning Experiences for Success
Pre-medical students can – and should – take advantage of the many opportunities available to ... Read more
Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Updated June 27, 2022 by Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Six Ways for Applicants to Find a Happy Medium with Social Media
Updated September 30, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors and to ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated August 21, 2026 by AAMC Staff
How International Experiences Can Enrich Your Studies as a Pre-Health Student
You’ve volunteered. You get good grades. You’ve shadowed doctors. You’ve done everything you can to ... Read more
Marissa Sutera
Updated March 19, 2019 by Marissa Sutera
An Introvert’s Survival Guide: How to function (and flourish) in medical school as an introvert
“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” – Aristotle Even at the time, I ... Read more
Megan Riddle
Updated August 21, 2026 by Megan Riddle
What Can You Learn From Reflecting on Your MCAT Test Day Experience?
The MCAT is a significant hurdle that all students who wish to attend medical school ... Read more
Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Updated June 27, 2022 by Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Self-Care in Medical School: A Lesson from the Heart
As a first-year medical student only a few weeks into gross anatomy, I still have ... Read more
Brent Schnipke
Updated August 23, 2022 by Brent Schnipke
Mistakes to Avoid During Your Medical School Admissions Interview
Earning a medical school admissions interview is a significant accomplishment. Many programs adhere to rigorous ... Read more
Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Updated June 27, 2022 by Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
10 Things to Do to Prepare for Applying to Med School
Keep these things in mind this year to help you prepare for your medical school application process.
AAMC Staff
Updated June 27, 2022 by AAMC Staff
3 Tools to Help You Prepare for Interviews
Strong interview preparation allows you to give meaningful thought to what qualities you bring to the table and why you might be a good fit for a particular school.
Deborah Gutman, MD, MPH
Updated June 27, 2022 by Deborah Gutman, MD, MPH
Want to Skip the MCAT? Check Out These Programs
Early assurance programs (EAPs) allow dedicated students to apply to to medical school early, sometimes without taking the MCAT.
Deborah Gutman, MD, MPH
Updated June 27, 2022 by Deborah Gutman, MD, MPH
What’s in Your iTunes? Podcasts for the Medically Minded
Whether your goal is education or entertainment, there is likely a medically oriented podcast out ... Read more
Megan Riddle
Updated February 4, 2021 by Megan Riddle
