Medical School Prerequisite Courses
Becoming a physician requires a lot of planning. You have to plan which college to ... Read more
Renee Marinelli
Updated February 2, 2019 by Renee Marinelli
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5 Tips for Preparing for Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs)
In recent years, the multiple mini interview (or MMI) has gained popularity with medical school ... Read more
Cassie Kosarek
Updated June 24, 2022 by Cassie Kosarek
What Do I Wear? Basic Interview Attire for Men
Fall is in the air, and you wait patiently as the medical school application cycle ... Read more
Jeffrey Perluke
Updated June 26, 2022 by Jeffrey Perluke
Put Down That MPH Application: How to Reapply to Medical School the Right Way
Unsuccessful medical school applicants face a quandary. What to do next? A popular option has ... Read more
Monya De
Updated March 1, 2019 by Monya De
Working as a Paramedic to Gain Clinical Experience
Importance of Medical/Healthcare Experience as a Medical School Applicant Healthcare is a broad field with ... Read more
Emily Millet
Updated June 24, 2022 by Emily Millet
How to Choose Extracurriculars as a Premedical Student
You may have heard that there’s a “perfect formula” of undergraduate extracurricular activities sought by ... Read more
Cassie Kosarek
Updated June 24, 2022 by Cassie Kosarek
Writing That Personal Statement
Writing about yourself can be intimidating. Luckily, I’ve got this venue here for practice, but ... Read more
Adelle
Updated June 24, 2022 by Adelle
5 Ways You Can Help Prevent Your AMCAS® Application from Being Delayed
Many applicants applying with AMCAS strive to complete and submit their application as quickly as ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated August 21, 2026 by AAMC Staff
What is the MCAT?
MCAT stands for the Medical College Admissions Test, which is an examination that one must ... Read more
Emily Millet
Updated June 24, 2022 by Emily Millet
The Secondary Application: Bragging vs. Confidence
How can you brag about yourself without bragging about yourself? We are taught from a ... Read more
The Short Coat Podcast
Updated August 21, 2026 by The Short Coat Podcast
Should You Consider a Direct Admission to Medical School Program?
There are so many paths that people can take to get to medical school. In ... Read more
Adelle
Updated June 24, 2022 by Adelle
How to Spend a Premed Summer
Summer—the season of sun, swimming, relaxing, and traveling. For most people, summer can be the ... Read more
Renee Marinelli
Updated June 24, 2022 by Renee Marinelli
The Path to Medical School: Application Tips from Medical Students and Residents
Your medical school application can be like a puzzle. Each piece fits together to form ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated June 24, 2022 by AAMC Staff
8 Ways to Make “Typical Premed” Activities Exceptional
It’s hard to be a pre-med. There are high expectations for the types of experiences ... Read more
Joel Butterly
Updated June 24, 2022 by Joel Butterly
Relax or Prepare? Advice for Incoming Med Students
Spoiler alert: don’t “prepare” during the summer before you arrive at medical school. Listener Amanda ... Read more
The Short Coat Podcast
Updated August 21, 2026 by The Short Coat Podcast
How To Get More CARS Questions Right
One of the questions that we hear most often from students is “How do I ... Read more
Cambridge Learning Center
Updated June 24, 2022 by Cambridge Learning Center
When To Write What: Strategically Navigating The Medical School Application Timeline
With so many deadlines and moving parts to med school apps, it’s easy to become ... Read more
Haziq Siddiqi
Updated June 24, 2022 by Haziq Siddiqi
Ignore the National Rankings and Make Your Own School List
Yes, we said it, ignore those national rankings! You’ve probably already heard this, and you ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated August 21, 2026 by AAMC Staff
Should I Reapply to Medical School?
Each year after the medical school application cycle is complete, thousands of medical school hopefuls ... Read more
Cassie Kosarek
Updated June 24, 2022 by Cassie Kosarek
