Author Archives: Liza
Posted on November 13, 2018 by Liza
NYU School of Medicine has announced that it plans to open a new medical school on Long Island that will train primary care physicians in three years. This is similar to an initiative at the flagship campus in Manhattan that offers … Continue reading →
Posted on November 12, 2018 by Liza
A recent article in the New York Times about the Bard Hall Players, a theater company consisting of medical students at Columbia’s College of Physicians and Surgeons, highlights the importance of engaging in stress-reducing activities during medical school. Many medical … Continue reading →
Posted on November 10, 2018 by Liza
News announcement: Harvard Medical School has received the largest gift in its history, $200 million, to be used to advance research initiatives.
Posted on November 9, 2018 by Liza
News announcement: The University of Massachusetts Medical School has received a gift of $1.4 million to do a clinical trial on Tay-Sachs disease.
Posted on November 7, 2018 by Liza
Johns Hopkins recently issued a statement of support for the LGBTQ community. You can see an article about the message here and the actual statement here, intended for staff, faculty, students, visitors, and patients. –Liza Thompson, Expert Medical School Admissions Consultant
Posted on November 5, 2018 by Liza
For people seeking to enroll in a post baccalaureate premedical program—whether a “career changer” or “record enhancing” program—it can often be confusing to figure out where to apply. The Association of American Medical Colleges maintains a database of postbac programs … Continue reading →
Posted on November 1, 2018 by Liza
When medical school applicants start getting decisions from medical schools that put them in a “hold” category or on an alternate or waiting list they often wonder what action they can take to move their candidacy forward. Certainly they will … Continue reading →
Posted on October 22, 2018 by Liza
Twenty years ago the term “medical student wellness” did not exist. Medical schools at that time weren’t that concerned about medical students living balanced lives. Things have changed dramatically since then. Now almost every medical school is cognizant of students’ wellbeing. … Continue reading →
Posted on September 14, 2018 by Liza
Should you write a thank you note after your medical school interview? Yes! It’s common courtesy to thank interviewers for taking time out of their very busy schedules to read your application and interview you. Most medical schools appreciate receiving … Continue reading →
Posted on August 17, 2018 by Liza
NYU has announced that it will be free to all medical students starting this year. Here is the official announcement from NYU.