Loyola University Chicago’s Stritch School of Medicine stands out for several distinctive features that reflect its Jesuit values, commitment to social justice, innovative programs, and holistic medical education. Located in Maywood, Illinois, just west of downtown Chicago, Stritch is one of the premier Catholic medical schools in the United States. With a cornerstone curricular piece …
In this inspiring episode of Admissions Straight Talk, host Dr. Valerie Wherley sits down with Dr. Tracy Kedian, professor of family medicine and associate dean of admissions at UMass Chan Medical School. Together, they explore how UMass Chan fosters not only academic excellence but also personal growth, leadership, and wellness among its medical students. Dr. …
Imagine this scenario: a medical school applicant works hard to earn a competitive GPA and a high MCAT score; they submit their primary application on the opening date and submit their secondaries within two weeks of receiving the prompts; they do well at their interview and are told to expect a decision within a few …
The AMCAS Work and Activities section is where you will share all that you’ve done to prepare yourself for a career in medicine – your research, clinical experiences, paid employment, publications, leadership, extracurricular activities, awards, memberships, volunteer work, and advocacy and social justice efforts. The types of activities that you include, the length of time …
The Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine (MCASOM) is consistently recognized as one of the nation’s top medical schools for research and innovation, with campuses in Rochester, Minnesota; Scottsdale/Phoenix, Arizona; and Jacksonville, Florida. Its curriculum blends world-class patient care, groundbreaking biomedical research, and global health opportunities with a strong emphasis on mentorship and student wellness. …
Founded in 1888, the University of Minnesota (UMN) Medical School has spent more than 135 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 …
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 …
In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, host Dr. Valerie Wherley sits down with Dr. Kevin Schulman, professor of medicine at Stanford University and faculty director of the Master of Science in Clinical Informatics Management (MCiM) program. Together, they explore how Stanford’s innovative MCiM degree is preparing the next generation of healthcare leaders at the …
Tufts University School of Medicine (TUSM) provides a rigorous, hands-on education that blends classroom learning with clinical and community experiences. Located on Boston’s Health Sciences Campus, TUSM offers students access to state-of-the-art facilities such as the Clinical Skills and Medical Simulation Center and a world-class anatomy lab. Students rotate through diverse clinical environments – from …
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (JHUSOM) – which is known for its groundbreaking research, innovative education, and world-class patient care – is consistently ranked among the nation’s leading medical schools. Located in Baltimore, JHUSOM provides students with a rich blend of academic rigor, clinical training, and community engagement. Students train alongside Nobel laureates, …
The Boston University (BU) Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine (SOM) – formerly the Boston University School of Medicine – has a 175+ year legacy of innovation, inclusion, and service to the community. From its historic founding as the first coeducational medical school in the United States, BU has trained generations of physicians and researchers …
Harvard Medical School (HMS) has a long history of preparing future leaders in medicine, science, and healthcare through its mission to alleviate human suffering. HMS blends cutting-edge biomedical research with a patient-centered curriculum, giving students early and meaningful clinical experience while also providing opportunities for inquiry, innovation, and global health engagement. With curricular tracks such …
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