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You’ve no doubt read about the multifaceted requirements for admission to medical school. This post is an attempt, first, to demystify them a bit, and second, to untangle one of the least understood requirements. The price of admission begins with an excellent GPA and MCAT score. Most applicants have both. The definition of “excellent” varies …
The Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) School of Medicine is Oregon’s only academic health center and one of the oldest medical schools in the western United States, with roots dating back to the late 19th century. Celebrating over 125 years of service, OHSU is home to a vibrant, collaborative community of educators, students, scientists, …
Sarah shares how she moved from English and book publishing to DO school, and she offers advice for nontraditional medical school applicants.
The Ohio State University College of Medicine positions itself as an evolving, innovative, and collaborative leader – uniting education, research, and care to transform health while cultivating compassionate leaders and a culture of inclusivity. In addition to traditional four-year MD programs, The Ohio State College of Medicine offers several MD-granting program options, an accelerated three-year …
The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is a globally renowned academic medical center, recognized for excellence in research, clinical care, and medical education. With a strong focus on innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration, Perelman leads in advancing fields such as immunotherapy, precision medicine, and epigenetics. Its integrated approach links research, patient care, …
The Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine is located in Hanover, New Hampshire, and is the fourth-oldest medical school in the United States. On its website, the school sums up its mission as follows: “We address the world’s health problems through research and discovery, the evaluation and improvement of systems of healthcare, and the education of …
Chicago Medical School (CMS) at Rosalind Franklin University (RFU) is a community-based institution with a century-long legacy of educating diverse and compassionate physician leaders. The school emphasizes a patient-centered model of care, equipping students with strong communication, reasoning, and technical skills through early clinical exposure and robust simulation training. Students rotate in a wide variety …
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (UNC SOM) is one of the nation’s top public medical schools, advancing health through its integrated mission of education, research, and patient care. Guided by the Accelerate Forward Together strategic plan, UNC SOM is dedicated to serving the people of North Carolina and beyond …
Sadly, the frustrating truth is that there’s no rule governing when a medical school must respond to your application. However, in this blog post, we’ll try to mitigate some of that frustration by answering some of the big questions you might have as an anxious med school applicant, including the following: When to Expect Secondaries …
Located in Orlando, the University of Central Florida (UCF) College of Medicine (COM) offers a unique curricular feature known as Focused Individualized Research Experience (FIRE), which gives students the opportunity to work with a research mentor and participate in a scholarly research project. If you are a medical school applicant who has a background in …
The University of California, Davis (UC Davis), School of Medicine, which is located in Northern California, is a mission-driven institution committed to training California’s physician leaders and fostering community partnerships. The school has been consistently recognized for its excellence in primary care training. Students have the opportunity to learn at the UC Davis Medical Center, …
The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) David Geffen School of Medicine (DGSOM) offers three different pathways for applicants to obtain a medical degree: Traditional MD Program, Prime-LA Program (a dual program with six master’s options), and the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP). The campus culture is driven by a school-wide initiative coined the “Cultural …
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