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Dr. Suzi Schweikert has served on the UCSD School of Medicine’s admissions committee, and has mentored students in healthcare programs for over 20 years. She holds a BA in English Lit from UCLA, an MD from UCSD, and an MPH from SDSU.

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December 15, 2022

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The Best Timeline for Applying to Medical School

The best application timeline

When premed students contact us about guiding them through the medical school application process, many of their questions are related to timing. “When should I…” is a frequent question-starter. While there is no one answer that applies to everyone, here are guidelines we use when advising our medical school applicant clients. The common thread throughout… 

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Article by Suzi Schweikert / Medical School Admissions / Med School Admissions: What You Need to Know To Get Accepted, when to apply to med school

August 21, 2022

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Yale School of Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips [2022 – 2023]

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“The mission of Yale School of Medicine is to educate and inspire scholars and future leaders who will advance the practice of medicine and the biomedical sciences.” As a top research institution, Yale is not simply interested in training students to practice good medicine. It is searching for physician-scientists who will take medical knowledge to… 

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Article by Suzi Schweikert / Medical School Admissions / 2023 Med School Applications, MD/PhD, Yale School of Medicine

August 4, 2022

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University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips [2022-2023]

UCSF Tips 2022 2023

UC San Francisco is the leading university dedicated to advancing health worldwide through preeminent biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care The feeling that applicants often get from a UCSF interview is that the school is looking for interesting people, not just smart ones. Sure, your… 

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Article by Suzi Schweikert / Medical School Admissions / 2023 Med School Applications, UCSF med school

July 7, 2022

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Keck School of Medicine of USC Secondary Application Essay Tips [2022 – 2023]

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“For more than a century, the doctors of the Keck School of Medicine of USC have cared for those of us who are most vulnerable. We accomplish this through excellence in research, clinical care and education.” The Keck School of Medicine of USC is one of the largest teaching centers in the United States, with… 

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Article by Suzi Schweikert / Medical School Admissions / 2023 Med School Applications, USC Keck School of Medicine

June 27, 2022

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Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips [2022 – 2023]

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The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine maintains a strong emphasis on integrating scientific innovation with patient care. Their “Genes to Society” curriculum moves medical students from a basic understanding of the human genome project all the way through risk, prevention, and disease outcomes. They also give students a grounding in public health, health policy and… 

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Article by Suzi Schweikert / Medical School Admissions / 2023 Med School Applications, Johns Hopkins Medical School

June 27, 2022

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Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Secondary Application Essay Tips [2022 – 2023]

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“At the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, we are dramatically advancing the art and science of medical care through an atmosphere of intense collaborative learning, social concern, and scholarly inquiry.”  – Icahn SOM website: Our Vision Icahn is known for its progressive stance towards education. They have an early admission program for sophomores… 

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Article by Suzi Schweikert / Medical School Admissions / 2023 Med School Applications, Icahn SOM

May 17, 2022

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Teamwork in Medical School Admissions: How to Show You’ve Got It

Teamwork in Medical School Admissions

In this post: Why do medical schools value teamwork? What is teamwork in medicine? Patients and families as team members Teamwork and safety How to show teamwork in your application 10 ways to show your teamwork skills Why do medical schools value teamwork? When the Institute of Medicine published their 2000 report, “To Err Is… 

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Article by Suzi Schweikert / Medical School Admissions / med application essays, premed activities, teamwork

October 3, 2021

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Practicing for Your Med School Interview: Conversation 101

Practicing for your med school interview Conversatoin 101

Most applicants come away from their first med school interview saying, “that wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be.” As in many areas of life, the anticipation of a stressful event can be worse than the event itself. Although many med schools work hard to make applicants feels relaxed, this doesn’t mean you… 

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Article by Suzi Schweikert / Medical School Admissions / Medical School Interview

September 6, 2021

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Situational Judgement Test (SJT): Everything You Need to Know

Situational Judgement Test SJT

What is the SJT? The AAMC’s new test was beta tested in the 2019-20 cycle by two medical schools (University of California, Davis and University of Minnesota). It expanded in 2020-21 to include Geisinger, Morehouse, and University of Alabama, Birmingham (UAB), and this cycle also includes the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, and Des Moines… 

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Article by Suzi Schweikert / Medical School Admissions / CASPER, gcsom, Morehouse School of Medicine, UC Davis School of Medicine, University of Alabama School of Medicine, University of Minnesota Med School

February 24, 2020

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Allopathic vs. Osteopathic: Which Med School Program is Best for YOU?

Should you apply to allopathic or osteopathic programs

DO vs. MD Osteopathic (DO) schools approach medicine with a different toolbox than allopathic (MD) schools, yet ultimately the training and opportunities for specialization are similar. In the past, DOs have had a harder time getting accepted to traditional residencies and even employment. Some osteopathic med students applied only to DO-specific residencies. However, starting July… 

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Article by Suzi Schweikert / Medical School Admissions / Med School Admissions: What You Need to Know To Get Accepted, osteopathic med school, where to apply to med school

February 17, 2020

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Why Should I Consider Allied Health Careers?

Why should I consider allied health careers

If the road to medical school seems too long, or you have financial constraints that prevent you from applying, you might want to consider a career that offers many of the same experiences a physician can have, but without the extensive schooling. Weighing your options: Pros & cons of allied health careers While length of… 

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Article by Suzi Schweikert / Grad School Admissions, Medical School Admissions, Other Healthcare Admissions / allied health professions, Med School Admissions: What You Need to Know To Get Accepted, nursing, optometry, physical therapy, Physician Assistant, researching med schools

February 9, 2020

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What to Expect After Medical School

What to expect after medical school

For this section of our What to Expect After Medical School series, I’ll provide a brief run-down of what happens after you graduate from medical school. As you have probably realized by now, medicine requires a commitment to lifelong learning. There will always be new procedures, new medications, and new lab tests to learn about…. 

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Article by Suzi Schweikert / Medical School Admissions / Fellowship, Med School Admissions: What You Need to Know To Get Accepted, residency

February 3, 2020

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All You Need to Know About Residency Applications and Matching

Residency applications and matching

You’re busy juggling med school and life, and if you don’t stay organized, one of those balls is going to come crashing down. Let’s take a look at what you need to do so you can stay focused, motivated, and completely on top of your juggling act. What are the Components of a Residency Application?… 

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Article by Suzi Schweikert / Medical School Admissions / Med School Admissions: What You Need to Know To Get Accepted, residency

February 10, 2020

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What to Expect During Medical School

What to expect during medical school

You’re about to embark on four years of learning, working, socializing, and then learning and working some more. The best way to prepare for the long road ahead is to know what to expect. This post will walk you through the various avenues of medical school education, from reviewing what and how you’ll learn to… 

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Article by Suzi Schweikert / Medical School Admissions / during med school, Med School Admissions: What You Need to Know To Get Accepted

January 6, 2020

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How Should I Prepare For Medical School in College? [Timeline]

Med School Admissions How to Prepare for Med School in College

Follow the guidelines below to create a winning medical school application! (If you are starting the process later than your first year of college, use this key to enable you to follow the advice below.) Freshman year Look for possible mentors. Volunteer. Explore Research. Maintain personal interests. Get your feet wet by shadowing. Click here… 

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Article by Suzi Schweikert / Medical School Admissions / Med School Admissions: What You Need to Know To Get Accepted, optimize your med admissions profile

December 30, 2019

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What Do Medical Schools Look for in Applicants

What Are Meds Schools Looking For

Do you see the light at the end of the tunnel? Your undergrad career is coming to an end, and it’s time to start applying to med schools. Having done your research, you know where you’d like to apply. But what are med schools looking for in an applicant? Here are the 14 things that… 

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Article by Suzi Schweikert / Medical School Admissions / Med School Admissions: What You Need to Know To Get Accepted, optimize your med admissions profile

September 24, 2019

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7 Tips for Matching at an Ob-Gyn Residency

7 tips for matching at an OB GYN residency

One of the best things about being an Ob-Gyn is that you get to be both a surgeon and a primary care doctor. If you are having trouble choosing between these two areas, Ob-Gyn is the only specialty where you can do both. On the flip side, the hardest things about this specialty is that… 

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Article by Suzi Schweikert / Medical School Admissions / residency

August 2, 2019

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How Can Introverts (And Anyone Else) Do Well on the MMI?

How Can Introverts Do Well On MMI

The Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) was designed at McMaster University in Canada to better evaluate an applicant’s interpersonal skills and predict performance in medical school. Like all other interviewers, MMI interviewers are looking for problem solving, communications skills, and the ability to listen to and respond to another person. The benefit of the MMI (to… 

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Article by Suzi Schweikert / Medical School Admissions / Medical School Interview, Multiple Mini Interview

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