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  Letters of recommendation are an important component of the medical school application process. What other people have to say about you validates what you present in your application. Medical schools are interested in learning about your academic strengths as … Continue reading

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What is the best way to prepare for the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)?  While many different methods can help premed students achieve success on the MCAT, planning for the test and figuring out the best study method to suit … Continue reading

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  When I first began advising premedical students in 1993 there was minimal interest in global health. Since then, the focus on global health among premedical and medical students has exploded. Most premedical students want a global health experience and … Continue reading

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There are several written parts to the medical school application (the personal statement, activity descriptions, and secondary application essays) but the central component—and the one in which you have the most open space to convey your past experiences and future … Continue reading

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Texas residents wanting to attend Texas public medical schools have an entirely separate system for the medical school application process. Called the Texas Medical & Dental Schools Application Service (TMDSAS), this process starts about a month prior to the American … Continue reading

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Medical school applicants sometimes have difficulty figuring out where to apply to medical school. It’s challenging for premeds to parse out the real differences between schools and much of what they know is based on hearsay. Rankings, while sometimes helpful, … Continue reading

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It is extremely difficult for non-US citizens to gain entry to medical schools in the United States. Many medical schools will not consider international applicants, while others may take applications from international applicants but may require that the applicant complete … Continue reading

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The Fee Assistance Program (FAP), sponsored by the Association of American Medical Colleges, provides financial relief to those who cannot afford to take the MCAT or apply to medical school. In addition, receiving a fee waiver usually qualifies applicants to … Continue reading

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  The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) has established “traffic rules” which describe appropriate behavior for both applicants and medical school admissions officers to adhere to during the AMCAS application process. Please refer to another blog post on the … Continue reading

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It is imperative for all premeds to spend time learning about the medical profession through a variety of experiences. Premed students can volunteer in hospitals, free clinics, or other sites to gain experience in a medical setting and show that … Continue reading

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