Founded in 1888, the University of Minnesota (UMN) Medical School has spent close to 140 years advancing medicine through education, research, and patient-centered care. With campuses in Duluth, St. Cloud, and the Twin Cities, the school offers students access to diverse clinical opportunities across urban and rural settings. Its MD curriculum emphasizes active learning, early …
Your residency interview is your chance to show programs you’re the right fit. Learn the most common questions, how to frame your story, and the best ways to practice.
by Steven Tagle
Successful scholarship applicants play the long game. Learn seven habits that can help you find better opportunities, stay organized, strengthen your materials, overcome rejection, and increase your chances of securing funding.
You’ve taken the GMAT test, and you scored a 700. Is that good enough? Should you take it again and try for a higher score? I’ve actually had candidates who wanted to retake the GMAT to see whether they could get their 750 score up to a 780 or higher! Whenever my adcom colleagues and …
by Steven Tagle
Visiting colleges with your high schooler is exciting, but it can also be a bit overwhelming. Often, you’re traveling across the country, attending campus tours, sampling dining hall food, and trying to help your teen decide whether the school is somewhere they will thrive and gain a quality education. That means talking to as many …
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.
by Joy Tom
There is no such thing as a standard law school resume. Resumes differ in their style and substance. When building your resume, express your creativity and unique history while keeping the following considerations in mind: Education Because law school is an academic undertaking, your education should be the first section in your resume. List the …
by Steven Tagle
Learn five practical strategies for creating a strong Fulbright application, from developing a cohesive story and selecting a location to securing affiliations and presenting your qualifications confidently.
You’re about to transition out of the military and wondering what to do next. Many veterans who leave the military with strong experience in operations work can – and do – land civilian operations positions. However, you might be interested in switching to an entirely different function. Perhaps you would like the chance to learn …
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 …
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