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 …
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 …
The Georgetown University School of Medicine (GUSOM) has a rich history, opening in 1851 as the first Catholic medical school in the United States. The guiding principles of education and service at GUSOM are influenced by the Jesuit principles of cura personalis or “care of the whole person.” Through the Journeys Curriculum, GUSOM trains its …
It’s June, and you’ve submitted your application to medical school. That’s perfect, but are you feeling restless now? Many medical school applicants feel as though they are pacing the floors during the down weeks between submitting their primary application and receiving secondary essay prompt invitations. If this is you, why not begin prewriting your secondaries …
Dr. Valerie Wherley speaks with Dr. Amber Bennett of USC Chan about the nation’s top-ranked OTD program, experiential learning opportunities, and holistic admissions process, and Dr. Bennett shares advice for future occupational therapists.
With matriculation data from the AAMC indicating approximately 40% of applicants successfully get a seat in a medical school each year, that means 60% of applicants are left deciding whether or not to reapply. While an unsuccessful application cycle is difficult to handle both financially and emotionally, reapplicants who demonstrate growth, determination, and resilience on …
What should prospective physical therapy students look for in a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program? In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, Dr. Valerie Wherley speaks with Dr. Steven Ambler – professor of physical therapy and orthopaedic surgery, division director of education, and DPT program director at WashU Medicine – about what makes WashU’s …
Applying to physician assistant (PA) programs is an incredibly competitive process, and for many applicants, the path to acceptance is not always straightforward. In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, host Dr. Valerie Wherley speaks with Cassandra Zoetjes about her journey as a three-time PA school applicant and the lessons she learned along the way. …
All applicants to Texas medical schools must submit the Texas Medical and Dental Schools Application Service (TMDSAS) application. Candidates applying to one of the 14 medical school programs that use the TMDSAS application need to complete an Activities section similar to, yet different from, the one in the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) application. …
If you are applying to allopathic medical schools, the Medical School Admission Requirements (MSAR) online database is an invaluable resource. Created by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), the MSAR is a comprehensive guide of all MD-granting, Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME)–accredited medical schools in the United States and Canada. Applicants can use …
Once you file the AACOMAS application and choose your schools, the process is not yet over. You will start to receive secondary essay prompts for each school, often with a two-week deadline. Although some prompts are common and expected (e.g., “Explain your biggest challenge” or “Tell us about significant volunteer experience with a vulnerable population”), …
You worked your tail off as an undergrad to earn an amazing GPA, took MCAT review courses to get a high score, and engaged in many hours of clinical experience and community service, but you were still rejected from medical school! Where did you go wrong? How can you get it right next time? Table …
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