U.S. News released its 2021 ranking of physician assistant programs. These rankings are based on peer assessment surveys completed by deans, other administrators and/or faculty at accredited degree programs or schools. All schools surveyed were sent an identical number of surveys. Survey responses were on a scale of 1 (marginal) to 5 (outstanding). There was…
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How Will COVID-19 Impact Your Med School Admissions Journey? Live Q&A Session Tomorrow!
With deadlines, guidelines, and requirements in what seems like a constant state of flux, it’s natural to have questions about your educational future. Should you apply this year? Or is it better to wait a while? What can you do to help your chances of admission in a time when we’re all being told to…
How Will Covid-19 Impact Your Admissions Journey? 5 Med School Admissions Experts Speak
First, the Accepted team and I want to extend our best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery to those who are sick or who have ill family members. We also know that some of you or your families are experiencing financial difficulties because of the pandemic and lock-down. Again, our thoughts and prayers are with…
What Med School Applicants Need to Know About the University of Colorado School of Medicine [Episode 359]
A conversation with Dr. Nichole Zehnder, Assistant Dean of Admissions and Student Affairs at the University of Colorado School of Medicine [Show summary] Dr. Nichole Zehnder, Assistant Dean of Admissions and Student Affairs at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, shares an overview of the school’s unique offerings and admissions process for prospective med…
Ace Your Med School Application 2020 Webinar is Live
We had a wonderful turnout for our recent live session, Ace Your Med School Application: A Live Q&A with 3 Med School Experts. It was packed with important information, and the attendees asked our panel great questions. If you couldn’t join us, you don’t have to miss out on all that valuable insight. The session…
U.S. News Releases 2021 Ranking of Best Medical Schools
U.S. News released its 2021 ranking of Research and Primary Care Medical Schools. The rankings are based on expert opinions about the quality of each program and statistical indicators that calculate the quality of a program’s faculty, research, and students. The reputation surveys were sent to academics and professionals in fall 2019 and early 2020. …
How Will Coronavirus Impact Testing? [GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, ACT, SAT, TOEFL]
As part of the global effort to contain the spread of COVID-19, many businesses and universities have closed down or are functioning remotely. Additionally, numerous test sites have been closed and test dates or rescheduled. Here is the most up-to-date information on admissions tests and their responses to coronavirus. GMAT Testing is suspended in many…
Residency Admissions: What if I Didn’t Match
Participation in the residency match process has risen steadily for the last several years, with record-high application rates in each of the last few years [nrmp.org]. But what’s next if you didn’t match? What happens if you don’t get matched for residency? Think about why you may not have matched, so you can strengthen your…
Stanford Gift Helps Eliminate Med School Debt
A $55 million contribution to the Stanford University School of Medicine made by John Arrillaga, a leading Bay Area businessman, philanthropist, and Stanford University alumnus, will help eliminate medical school debt for incoming students qualifying for financial aid. Arrillaga was the recipient of financial aid himself as a student-athlete at Stanford in the late 1950s….
Last Chance! Get Expert Answers to Your Med School App Questions
Our free, live session, Ace Your Med School Application: A Live Q&A with 3 Med School Experts, is coming up soon, but you still have time to register! The session will review the ins-and-outs of the med school application and explain why each part is uniquely important. We’ll help you create a plan of action…
Thriving in Medical School, in Business School, and as a Professional Athlete [Episode 355]
Future orthopedic surgeon, MD/MBA Aiming for olympic fencing [Show summary] You think you have a lot to do? Our guest today is an MD/MBA student who happens to be training to join the U.S. Olympic fencing team and compete this summer in Tokyo. How does she do it all? Let’s find out. Interview with Kamali…
The Best Medical School Letter of Recommendation Advice for 2020
The best letters of recommendation come from persons who have seen you perform in some capacity – student, student leader, employee, researcher, volunteer. The weakest letters are of the “character reference” variety (from the clergy member who knows you only as a person who attends weekly services, for example) or come from influential persons (your…
How Much Does it Cost to Apply to Medical School?
The cost of attending med school is well over $100,000 (yikes!), and on top of that, you’ll need to pay to apply to med school. Medical school application cost breakdown Let’s look at how much the different application components cost: MCAT costs The MCAT registration fee is $320. This includes the cost of the exam…
Get Free Insider Tips on Acing Your Med School Applications
If you’re getting ready to start applying to med school, it’s understandable to be nervous. What you do these next few months will have a big impact on your future. Plus, this process is a marathon, not a sprint, so it’s vital that you are prepared for every mile of the race. Before you even…
Wake Up to Your Amazing Career Possibilities [Episode 354]
Woken awakes you to meaningful career opportunities [Show summary] Are you wondering what your career path should be? How to create it? Our guest today is an NYU Stern MBA and associate-certified coach who also serves as a consultant for the Career Design Lab at Columbia. In addition, she is the founder and CEO of Woken,…
Tips for Getting Into Medical School When Your Parent is a Doctor
There has been an interesting shift in medical school admissions for applicants whose parents are doctors. In 1989, these applicants were 15% more likely to get into medical school. When I first became involved in admissions over ten years ago, students who had a physician for a parent were still more likely to get accepted…
Can You Graduate PA School With Little or No Debt? Daniela Did.
Learn how real students navigate their way through the graduate school admissions process and grad school itself with our What is Graduate School Really Like? series. Meet Daniela, a new PA and fitness enthusiast who shares how to achieve your dreams without breaking the bank. Daniela, thank you for sharing your story with us! How…
Get Your Med School Application Questions Answered by the Experts!
Applying to medical school is a complex, time-consuming process, and nobody wants to do it more than once. But if you don’t put in the proper preparations, you could end up back where you started or settling for a school that’s not right for you. To get your applications started off on the right foot,…
Allopathic vs. Osteopathic: Which Med School Program is Best for YOU?
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…
Reapplying to Med School After Being Rejected?
Our in-depth webinar, The Reapplicant’s Guide to Med School Acceptance, is now available for free on-demand viewing. This jam-packed hour dives into the most common reasons applicants are rejected from med school, what you can do to objectively assess your failed applications to see where you went wrong, and how to do it right next…
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