How The Humanities Make Us Better Physicians
At the end of sophomore year in college, I punched in my biology and chemistry ... Read more
Written by: Yoo Jung Kim
Published on: December 19, 2018
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How to Discuss Volunteer Experiences Without Sounding Problematic
Welcome back to Equity Matters, the monthly column exploring a range of topics related to ... Read more
Written by: Christina Amutah
Published on: December 10, 2018
Five Myths about Applying to Canadian Medical Schools
Premed (and even high school) life can be full of rumors about medical school admissions. ... Read more
Written by: Christine Fader
Published on: December 5, 2018
Finding a Research Project that Fits Like a Glove
Welcome to “Research for the Rest of Us”, a column about navigating the complex intricacies ... Read more
Written by: Trevor C. Hunt
Published on: December 4, 2018
King Henry What?? | MCAT Tips and Tricks
An awesome trick for remembering metric prefixes and converting between units in the metric system ... Read more
Written by: Chelsea Myers
Published on: December 3, 2018
What Kind of Clinical Experience Should Premeds Get?
Medical School Admissions Offices Weigh In What kind of clinical experience do you need to ... Read more
Written by: Sushi18
Published on: November 26, 2018
Getting into Medical School, From High School
Yep, you read that title correctly. But go ahead and read it once more! Direct ... Read more
Written by: Robin K Kuriakose
Published on: November 15, 2018
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 ... Read more
Written by: Emily Millet
Published on: November 12, 2018
What To Do During A Gap Year
It’s become increasingly more common for premeds to take at least one gap year between ... Read more
Written by: AAMC Staff
Published on: November 8, 2018
Genetics Education: Training Physicians for the Future of Healthcare
As a researcher at the Broad Institute in Cambridge, MA, I have a front row ... Read more
Written by: Julia Bauman
Published on: November 7, 2018
Research Mentors: How to Find One, Keep One, and Reap the Rewards
Welcome to “Research for the Rest of Us”, a column about navigating the complex intricacies ... Read more
Written by: Trevor C. Hunt
Published on: November 6, 2018
3 Things to Know About Medical School Waitlists
After months of ambiguity, wondering if you will receive interview invitations and if you have ... Read more
Written by: Cassie Kosarek
Published on: October 10, 2018
Shadowing: The Basics
A number of articles have previously addressed the importance of shadowing as a medical student ... Read more
Written by: Adil Menon
Published on: October 2, 2018
Going the Distance: How to Build Your Endurance for the MCAT (or a Marathon)
It is often said that the journey to becoming a doctor is a marathon, not ... Read more
Written by: Julia Bauman
Published on: September 27, 2018
Research Basics: Should I Get Involved and How Do I Start?
The year is 1921. A medical student toils away at a dimly lit lab bench ... Read more
Written by: Trevor C. Hunt
Published on: September 24, 2018
Free Resources Every Aspiring Doctor Should Read
As you make the decision to pursue a career in medicine, you may wonder, “Where ... Read more
Written by: AAMC Staff
Published on: September 13, 2018
Should I Retake the MCAT?
Believe it or not, it is not uncommon to take the MCAT twice. Though sitting ... Read more
Written by: Cassie Kosarek
Published on: September 12, 2018
What It Means to Love Being a Doctor
I stood and watched off to the side as the cart wheeled in through the ... Read more
Written by: Kartik Iyer
Published on: September 11, 2018
Are You Ready for Commitment? When and How to Write a Letter of Intent
So you are nearing the end of your application season. You have spent years completing ... Read more
Written by: Casey Paton
Published on: September 10, 2018