Author Archives: Liza
Posted on October 23, 2019 by Liza
As the former director of the Johns Hopkins and Goucher Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Programs, I have extensive knowledge regarding post-bac programs around the country. There are two kinds of post-bac programs, “career-changers” and “academic record-enhancers”. “Career-changer” programs are for those who … Continue reading →
Posted on October 10, 2019 by Liza
The cost of applying to medical school is expensive. Primary and secondary applications, along with the expense of traveling to and from interviews, add up to a significant sum of money usually running in the thousands of dollars. One way … Continue reading →
Posted on September 26, 2019 by Liza
Prospective medical school applicants often ask me whether a certain college major will curry favor with admission committees. I advise students to choose a major based on their genuine interest. You don’t have to major in the sciences to be … Continue reading →
Posted on September 19, 2019 by Liza
Paying for medical school is costly but there are scholarships and loan repayment programs to help students defray the cost. Some schools offer merit aid, such as the University of Pennsylvania, Vanderbilt, Washington University, the University of Michigan, Mayo, UCLA, and Emory. Applicants … Continue reading →
Posted on September 11, 2019 by Liza
Medical school applicants often ask me whether they should write a letter of interest. If applicants haven’t heard from schools they get anxious. Waiting to hear from medical schools is difficult. The question arises as to whether writing a letter … Continue reading →
Posted on September 9, 2019 by Liza
As the former director of the Johns Hopkins and Goucher Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Programs and with 25+ years of experience advising students, I have deep knowledge regarding post-baccalaureate premedical education. I published an article in Premed Life Magazine (starting on page … Continue reading →
Posted on August 21, 2019 by Liza
The Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) is an interview format spreading with increasing frequency in US medical schools. Started in 2001 at McMaster University in Canada, the MMI has caught on due to studies which have validated its use in predicting … Continue reading →
Posted on June 20, 2019 by Liza
Gaining admission to medical school in the United States is challenging for non-US citizens, as described in another blog post. Not all schools admit international applicants. As of this writing, these MD schools admit non-citizens: Boston University School of Medicine … Continue reading →
Posted on April 17, 2019 by Liza
An inescapable fact: medical school is expensive. But for talented students, merit scholarships provide a way to go to medical school for free or for significantly less money. Most medical schools do not provide merit scholarships; most financial aid … Continue reading →
Posted on April 15, 2019 by Liza
The Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai has announced a new initiative which will limit its medical students’ debt to $75K. The Enhanced Scholarship Initiative will begin with the 2019 entering class. Nationally the median medical student debt is … Continue reading →