In 1811, Brown University was the third university in the nation to offer medical education. Although the medical school closed 16 years later, it was relaunched in 1972 and is known today as The Warren Alpert Medical School. With a commitment to compassion, equity, and social responsibility, the school cultivates diverse physician leaders who transform …
Immersed in the tech-rich culture of Silicon Valley, the Stanford School of Medicine is a beacon for innovation in medicine. For applicants interested in tackling complex biomedical challenges, the Bio-X program offers interdisciplinary collaboration between medicine, engineering, and computer science. Students are afforded access to world-renowned research facilities such as the Lokey Stem Cell Research …
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. …
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 …
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 …
The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) College of Medicine offers an innovative, learner-centered curriculum designed to prepare physicians who excel in clinical practice, biomedical research, and health systems science. With campuses in Omaha and Kearney, UNMC provides state-of-the-art classrooms, simulation centers, and clinical skills labs that support hands-on learning. The program emphasizes interprofessional collaboration, …
The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, located in New York City, is dedicated to training future physicians and scientists who will transform healthcare and biomedical research. As the medical and graduate school for the Mount Sinai Health System, the Icahn School of Medicine offers unparalleled clinical, research, and educational opportunities in a world-class …
Weill Cornell Medical College (WCMC), located in the heart of New York City, offers a progressive, fully integrated medical education that blends the scientific basis of medicine, patient care, and physicianship. Its innovative curriculum emphasizes active learning, self-directed inquiry, and small-group collaboration, while providing early and sustained clinical exposure to one of the most diverse …
The University of Washington School of Medicine (UWSOM) trains future physicians to serve the diverse, five-state WWAMI region: Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho. With an active-learning curriculum, early clinical exposure, and training sites across the region, UWSOM prepares graduates to excel in residency and address the unique healthcare needs of the region’s communities. UWSOM …
The University of Colorado School of Medicine (CUSOM), based at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, has a comprehensive mission statement: “With innovation, agility and excellence, we improve humanity by preventing illness, saving lives, educating health professionals and scientists, advancing science, and serving our communities.” This school offers some amazing specialized learning opportunities including the …
When looking for activities to include on your American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) or American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Application Service (AACOMAS) application, shadowing/clinical observation is a powerful way to demonstrate your interest in and realistic knowledge of the medical field. Shadowing a breadth of different specialties in as much depth as …
If you are a medical school applicant with the goal of matriculating in the fall of 2025, it is time to submit your primary application! The American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) opened on May 1, 2024, and fully completed applications can now be submitted (as of May 28, 2024). If you are still working …
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