Five Myths about Applying to Canadian Medical Schools
By Christine Fader Premed (and even high school) life can be full of rumors about medical school admissions. Some myths
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Finding a Research Project that Fits Like a Glove
By Trevor C. Hunt Welcome to “Research for the Rest of Us”, a column about navigating the complex intricacies of
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King Henry What?? | MCAT Tips and Tricks
An awesome trick for remembering metric prefixes and converting between units in the metric system By Chelsea Myers Preparing for
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What Kind of Clinical Experience Should Premeds Get?
Medical School Admissions Offices Weigh In By Sushi18 What kind of clinical experience do you need to get into medical
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Getting into Medical School, From High School
By Robin K. Kuriakose, MD Yep, you read that title correctly. But go ahead and read it once more! Direct
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Taking Medical School Prerequisites as a Nontraditional Student
A look at the pros and cons of a post-baccalaureate program, self-designed program, classes as a community college, and a
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What To Do During A Gap Year
By AAMC Staff It’s become increasingly more common for premeds to take at least one gap year between their undergrad
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Genetics Education: Training Physicians for the Future of Healthcare
By Julia Bauman As a researcher at the Broad Institute in Cambridge, MA, I have a front row seat to
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By Trevor C. Hunt Welcome to “Research for the Rest of Us”, a column about navigating the complex intricacies of
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3 Things to Know About Medical School Waitlists
By Cassie Kosarek After months of ambiguity, wondering if you will receive interview invitations and if you have been accepted
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Shadowing: The Basics
By Adil Menon A number of articles have previously addressed the importance of shadowing as a medical student and as
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Free Resources Every Aspiring Doctor Should Read
By AAMC As you make the decision to pursue a career in medicine, you may wonder, “Where do I even
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Should I Retake the MCAT?
By Cassie Kosarek Believe it or not, it is not uncommon to take the MCAT twice. Though sitting for seven
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Are You Ready for Commitment? When and How to Write a Letter of Intent
By Casey Paton So you are nearing the end of your application season. You have spent years completing prerequisite courses,
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Factors to Consider When Applying as a Disadvantaged Applicant
By Renee Marinelli, MD As pre-medical students complete the AMCAS application for medical school, they are confronted by the question,
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How To Find A Research Position
By Dennis Caruana Should You Get Involved in Research? To best address the question of whether or not one should get
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Medical School Prerequisite Courses
By Renee Marinelli, MD Becoming a physician requires a lot of planning. You have to plan which college to attend,
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5 Tips for Preparing for Multiple Mini Interviews
By Cassie Kosarek In recent years, the multiple mini interview (or MMI) has gained popularity with medical school admissions committees.
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What Do I Wear? Basic Interview Attire for Men
By Jeffrey Perluke Fall is in the air, and you wait patiently as the medical school application cycle continues. Several
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Put Down That MPH Application: How to Reapply to Medical School the Right Way
By Monya De, MD, MPH Unsuccessful medical school applicants face a quandary. What to do next? A popular option has
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