The curriculum and goals of George Washington SMHS center on its ability to graduate “Physician Citizens.” Since the school is located in the most powerful city in the U.S., Washington D.C., GW emphasizes the opportunities to treat the area’s diverse communities. It is essential to have years of service, either clinical or nonclinical, with diverse…
University Of Chicago Pritzker School Of Medicine 2016 Secondary Application Essay Tips
This medical school is looking for student leaders from diverse backgrounds who demonstrate a strong scientific foundation, thrive in team settings, and find solutions to complex issues. In this secondary application, I recommend focusing on what makes you a unique applicant – your love of science or learning and how you’ve pursued that interest, your…
University of Pittsburgh Medical School 2016 Secondary Application Essay Tips
UPSOM places special emphasis on their collaborative problem-based curriculum and the fact that their medical students begin interacting with patients in their first year of medical school. Providing the best care to patients through research, education, leadership and diversity is central to their mission. In your own background, how can you demonstrate your commitment to…
Boston University Medical School 2016 Secondary Application Essay Tips
BUSM’s MD Program offers students the opportunity to work with patients beginning in their first year of medical school. Students will receive their clinical training at the prestigious Boston Medical Center, which has the largest trauma center in the Northeast. Students also have the option of pursuing a Master’s Degree in Public Health. The secondary…
Baylor College Of Medicine 2016 Secondary Application Essay Tips
Given the mission statement for BCM, I recommend covering your clinical, research and community experience in their secondary application essay. They place special emphasis on recruiting students from diverse backgrounds and from ethnicities that are underrepresented in medicine. Highlight your personal connections, volunteer work and leadership roles in medically underserved communities. Baylor College of Medicine…
Nine Ways To Get Rejected From Medical School
With a decade of experience in medical school admissions, I have read thousands of AMCAS applications. Over the years, I have identified the most common reasons students are accepted or rejected. Below I am revealing the most common reasons for medical school rejections. To learn from others’ mistakes, I recommend that you avoid the following…
For Parents: How To Help Your Premeds In Waitlist Limbo
It’s happened. You and your premeds’ worst fears are coming true. They have not received an acceptance to medical school—only waiting list notifications—and it’s getting late in the cycle. You are both getting more and more anxious. Having a decade of experience in this field, I recommend that you, as a parent, take the following…
How Your Academic Statistics Should Influence Your School Choices
The most reliable source of information about allopathic medical schools is provided on the Medical School Admissions Requirements (MSAR) website, offered by the AAMC. It is worth purchasing access to this database because the statistics it contains are very valuable in helping you to decide where to apply. Before you begin exploring the school data,…
Applying to Medical School as an Older Applicant
The average age for medical students has been steadily increasing over the years for several reasons. Medical schools cannot legally discriminate against applicants based on age. Often, applicants with more life experience make the best medical students as they are already established in their identity, maturity levels and career goals. As nontraditional students with additional…
7 Reasons Medical School Applicants are Rejected
Each medical school receives thousands of applications every year and most schools have less than a hundred spots available. With ten years of experience in medical school admissions, I have seen several patterns emerge in rejected applications. In learning from these applicants’ mistakes—what not to do—you can put together a stronger application. The most common…
How the Adcom Views Multiple MCAT Scores
In 2007, the MCAT was first offered electronically. Prior to this technological shift, the MCAT was only offered a limited number of times a year—as a paper and pencil exam. There was also a restriction placed on the number of times you could take the exam in one year as well as in your lifetime….
Medical School Application Strategy: MD vs. DO Programs
Before you decide whether you want to apply to allopathic (MD) and/or osteopathic (DO) medical schools, I recommend that you shadow both types of doctors. They each represent dramatically different approaches to health and healing. Gaining exposure to both forms of medicine will help you make an informed decision about what types of treatment options…
How to Ace the MMI Interview
Since the Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) format can be difficult to prepare for, this post will give you four specific strategies for success. There are four main types of stations: traditional interview questions, debate questions, collaborative activities, and fake scenarios with actors. To excel in this multi-faceted type of interview: Before the Interview–Review your AMCAS…
What NOT to Write in Your Medical School Secondary Application Essays
Since the number of secondary applications that you receive can be overwhelming, you may be tempted to take a few shortcuts. Some shortcuts are warranted while others are just too risky to consider using. To ensure that you are one of the “lucky” few who receive a medical school interview, avoid the following egregious errors:…
Applying to Medical School Late in the Application Cycle
If you are submitting your application in August or later, this can be considered applying late in the application cycle. Often there are other circumstances that are influencing your decision to apply late—waiting on an MCAT score or deciding late in the process to apply in the current cycle. If you find yourself in this…
University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences Secondary Application Essay Tips
UT College of Medicine and Life Sciences offers an education that emphasizes the importance of treating patients as individuals and incorporating the latest research available in their training. After the first year, students have the opportunity to participate in paid summer research positions. Students complete clerkships during their third and fourth years with the option…
How To Ruin Your Child’s Med School Personal Statement in 5 Easy Steps
Considering how much time and energy is focused on the personal statement for medical school, it can be difficult to know how to support your pre-med in the writing stages of the application. Since I’ve been speaking with lots of parents recently about personal statements, I would like to share what I’ve learned. If you…
Review of PreMD Tracker, a New App
This app is fantastic! It allows students who are planning on applying to medical school to actively track their progress for their activities, academics and letters of recommendation. It could be used to help students stay motivated during the lengthy process of preparation. At the top of the main page, there are three small icons:…
How to Write the Statement of Disadvantage
If you have experienced any form of social, economic or educational disadvantage—at any time in your life—you can apply to medical school as a disadvantaged applicant. To receive this designation means that you will need to complete an additional essay on the AMCAS application. The character limit for this short essay is 1,325. Examples of…
What if Your Child is Rejected from Medical School?
While we always hope for the best, sometimes life does not go as we expect. If your child has received rejections from all of the medical schools that s/he has applied to, it may seem like the end of the world. To help your future physician overcome this devastating experience, here are a few tips:…
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