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April 28, 2022

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5 Tips for Completing AACOMAS Secondary Applications

5 tips for completing AACOMAS secondary applications

Looking for the best osteopathic med school admissions advice out there? Ace those AACOMAS apps by reading our osteopathic application tips series – each post, another set of 5 expert tips that will help you get accepted. Once you file the AACOMAS application and choose your schools, the process is not yet over. You will… 

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Article by Mary Mahoney / Medical School Admissions / AACOMAS, DO Application Series, osteopathic med school, secondary essays

April 25, 2022

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5 Tips for Perfecting Your AACOMAS Personal Statement

The AACOMAS requires one personal statement that is a maximum of 5,300 characters long. Below are five tips to help make your AACOMAS personal statement shine. Perfecting your personal statement Show, don’t tellThe first axiom of the personal statement is to “show, don’t tell.” Honest, compassionate, caring, dedicated – you want to show all of… 

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Article by Mary Mahoney / Medical School Admissions / AACOMAS, DO Application Series, med application essays, osteopathic med school

April 14, 2022

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5 Ways to Stand Out in the AACOMAS Experience and Achievements Sections

Stand Out in the AACOMAS Experience and Achievements Sections

The Experiences section in the AACOMAS application asks you to list your non-academic work, including healthcare-related work, non-healthcare work, volunteer work, and extracurricular activities. The Achievements section is the space for you to include academic honors, awards and scholarships. Below are five tips for completing this section of the AACOMAS. Categorize your activity by type.The… 

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Article by Mary Mahoney / Medical School Admissions / AACOMAS, DO Application Series, osteopathic med school, premed activities

April 10, 2022

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5 Tips for Requesting an AACOMAS Letter of Recommendation (Evaluation)

5 tips for requesting AACOMAS letters of reference

If you are planning to apply to osteopathic medical schools, the AACOMAS allows you to upload up to six letters of recommendation. You can’t upload different letters for different schools, so make sure that your recommenders know that they should write general letters of recommendation. You should request your letters through AACOMAS, which sends an… 

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Article by Mary Mahoney / Medical School Admissions / AACOMAS, DO Application Series, Med School Letters of Recommendation, osteopathic med school

September 9, 2021

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Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips [2021 – 2022]

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips

This medical school places special emphasis on the relationships formed during medical school with classmates and faculty. Students join one of four colleges on campus to participate in small group learning activities. In the first two years of medical school, students create their own project to self-direct their learning process with mentorship. The school is… 

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Article by Mary Mahoney / Medical School Admissions / 2022 Med School Applications, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

September 2, 2021

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University of Washington School of Medicine Secondary Application Tips and Deadlines [2021 – 2022]

University of Washington SOM Secondary Application Tips and Deadlines

Given UWSOM’s top ranking in primary care, they will be looking for applicants with a strong interest in patient education and community health. This secondary application will require that you provide an autobiographical essay and answer four to five short essay questions. In constructing your responses, focus on highlighting those life experiences that will demonstrate… 

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Article by Mary Mahoney / Medical School Admissions / 2022 Med School Applications, UWSOM

September 1, 2021

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Weill Cornell Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips [2021 – 2022]

Weill Cornell Medicine secondary application essay tips and deadlines

Cornell Medical School secondary application essay questions 2021-22 Weill Cornell Medical College’s Dean explains their mission with three key words: care, discover and teach.  Here are the prompts (all have a 1,525 character limit). Weill Cornell essay #1 Please write a brief statement giving your reasons for applying to Weill Cornell Medical College.  First, know WCMC’s mission… 

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Article by Mary Mahoney / Medical School Admissions / 2022 Med School Applications, Weill Cornell

August 26, 2021

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Washington University School of Medicine (St. Louis) Secondary Application Essay Tips [2021 – 2022]

Washington University (St. Louis) Medical School Secondary Application Essay Tips

In the top ten ranking for research, WashU provides exciting opportunities for medical students to participate in research at the basic science or clinical levels. They are looking for students with strong ties to their communities—with excellent communication skills, a dedication to service, and well-rounded interests.  Washington University (St. Louis) 2021-22 secondary application essay questions WashU… 

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Article by Mary Mahoney / Medical School Admissions / 2022 Med School Applications, Washington University School of Medicine

August 22, 2021

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David Geffen School of Medicine (UCLA) Secondary Application Essay Tips [2021 – 2022]

Geffen School of Medicine secondary essay tips and deadlines

The David Geffen School of Medicine (UCLA) is interested in physician excellence, leadership and impact. According to Clarence H. Braddock, III, MD – the Vice Dean of Education and Chief Medical Education Officer, the Geffen SOM is interested in change, innovation, research, health, education, advocacy and humanistic care. Also, UCLA is standing by an initiative… 

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Article by Mary Mahoney / Medical School Admissions / 2022 Med School Applications, UCLA Geffen School of Medicine

August 21, 2021

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University of Pittsburgh Medical School Secondary Application Essay Tips [2021 – 2022]

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine essay tips and deadlines

University of Pittsburgh 2021-2022 secondary application essay questions 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… 

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Article by Mary Mahoney / Medical School Admissions / 2022 Med School Applications, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

August 17, 2021

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Tufts University School of Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips [2021 – 2022]

Tufts University School of Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips [2020 - 2021]

Tufts describes their fundamental mission as promoting human health, with an emphasis on leadership and clinical care. They are looking for students with a strong background in the fundamentals of science who also want to apply that work in a clinical setting. The school’s curriculum emphasizes early patient contact along with full integration of the sciences…. 

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Article by Mary Mahoney / Medical School Admissions / 2022 Med School Applications, Tufts University School of Medicine

August 13, 2021

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UNC Medical School Secondary Application Essay Tips [2021 – 2022]

UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine essay tips and deadlines

UNC Chapel Hill Medical School 2021-22 secondary application essay questions UNC is ranked 3rd in primary care education and 24th in research by U.S. News & World Report. UNC strives to reach underserved populations and reduce health care disparities. Their medical students receive leadership training as part of their curriculum. UNC medical school secondary essay… 

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Article by Mary Mahoney / Medical School Admissions / 2022 Med School Applications, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill School of Medicine

August 12, 2021

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University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips [2021 – 2022]

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips [2021 - 2022]

With excellent ratings in research and primary care, UPENN’s Perelman School of Medicine is looking for students with strong communication skills who can articulate their motivations to study medicine and serve as community leaders. Providing further information and insight in this secondary application about the reasons why you are motivated to study medicine at UPENN… 

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Article by Mary Mahoney / Medical School Admissions / 2022 Med School Applications, University of Penn. Medical School

August 10, 2021

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Duke University School of Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips [2021 – 2022]

Duke University School of Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips [2021 - 2022]

Duke University’s Medical School is ranked 3rd by U.S. News for research and 51st for primary care, and is known for its focus on interdisciplinary learning. It aims to use medical research to solve global problems. Duke emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and attention to community health problems. Consequently it comes as no surprise that Duke’s  secondary… 

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Article by Mary Mahoney / Medical School Admissions / 2022 Med School Applications, duke university medical school

August 9, 2021

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Penn State College of Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips [2021 – 2022]

Penn State College of Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips

Penn State College of Medicine offers accelerated programs for students interested in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Orthopedics, Emergency Medicine and Neurosurgery to complete their training in three years. It provides an interdisciplinary training environment for students from their medical school, physician assistant program and nursing school to train together. Through its Global Health Scholars Program,… 

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Article by Mary Mahoney / Medical School Admissions / 2022 Med School Applications, Penn State College of Medicine

August 4, 2021

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Drexel University College of Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips [2021 – 2022]

Drexel University College of Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips [2021 - 2022]

Drexel University’s main campus is located in Philadelphia, PA and, overall, the school has about 1,000 medical students. The school emphasizes the intersection between research and clinical care and has research centers for nanomedicine and neuroengineering. Drexel’s clinical education provides a “patient-focused practice emphasizing quality, innovation and community service.” Drexel’s mission statement emphasizes diversity alongside… 

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Article by Mary Mahoney / Medical School Admissions / 2022 Med School Applications, Drexel Medical School

August 1, 2021

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Harvard Medical School Secondary Application Essay Tips & Deadlines [2021 – 2022]

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HMS is looking for students who will help find new ways to approach patient care through diversity, research, and a dedication to service. In this secondary application, it will be important to include relevant leadership roles that you have held in which you were able to improve methods or outcomes. Highlight your experience working with… 

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Article by Mary Mahoney / Medical School Admissions / 2022 Med School Applications, Harvard Medical School

July 28, 2021

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NYMC Secondary Application Tips [2021 – 2022]

New York Medical College Secondary Application Tips

New York Medical College is located in Westchester, New York and has one of the largest medical education programs in the country. Their researchers and physicians are involved in diagnosing and researching large-scale public health threats. As a result, the school emphasizes community involvement, including public education with respect to preventative health, especially for underprivileged… 

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Article by Mary Mahoney / Medical School Admissions / 2022 Med School Applications, New York Medical College

September 5, 2021

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Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth Secondary Application Essay Tips [2021 – 2022]

Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth Secondary Application Essay Tips [2021 - 2022]

As one of the oldest medical schools in the United States—the fourth oldest—Geisel has a 200-year history of accomplishments. They are ranked #45 for research and #24 for primary care by U.S. News and World Report. Students love the smaller class sizes and the opportunity to gain clinical experience in the first year. The school… 

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Article by Mary Mahoney / Medical School Admissions / 2022 Med School Applications, Dartmouth Geisel Med School

July 27, 2021

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University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips [2021 – 2022]

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University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine 2021-22 secondary application essay questions University of Chicago School of Medicine essay #1 Please write a short essay about why you are applying to the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. We suggest that you limit your essay to about 550 words. To answer this prompt successfully,… 

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Article by Mary Mahoney / Medical School Admissions / 2022 Med School Applications, U of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine

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