Residency applicants can submit applications via ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service) starting September 7th. Don’t wait until the last minute – get cracking on those residency essays now! Why is your residency essay so important? Your personal statement is a vital part of your residency application; it’s where you’ll explain why you’ve chosen your specialty…
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Stanford University School of Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips & Deadlines [2022 – 2023]
Ranked #8 for research by U.S. News, Stanford University SOM provides a strong foundation in the basic sciences and the opportunity to select a scholarly concentration—to pursue topics of individual interest. Students are provided with a mentor, coursework and research opportunities in the topic of their choice. This medical school strongly prefers an extensive background…
Keck School of Medicine of USC Secondary Application Essay Tips [2022 – 2023]
“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…
University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips [2022 – 2023]
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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University of Michigan Medical School Secondary Application Essay Tips [2022 – 2023]
University of Michigan Medical School is ranked #17 by U.S. News for excellence in research and #20 in primary care. Given the school’s focus on self-directed learning and building on a strong science foundation, it will be important in your secondary essays to convey your level of self-awareness in meeting your academic goals. How did…
An Internal Medicine Resident Reflects on His Experiences at George Washington SMHS
Learn how real students and recent grads have navigated their way through the medical school admissions process and med school itself with our What is Medical School Really Like? series. Meet Guido, graduate of the George Washington University in Washington DC Class of 2022 and current first-year internal medicine resident at Washington University/Barnes-Jewish Hospital Internal Medicine Residency…
NYMC Secondary Application Tips [2022 – 2023]
New York Medical College is located in Westchester, New York and has one of the largest medical education programs in the country. They accept nearly 200 medical students each year with a median MCAT score of 514 and GPA of 3.7. Their researchers and physicians are involved in diagnosing and researching large-scale public health threats….
Georgetown University School of Medicine: Secondary Application Essay Tips [2022 – 2023] & Podcast Interview
Are you interested in Georgetown University’s School of Medicine? In this blog post, we give our advice on tackling the school’s secondary essays and interview Dr. Ellen Dugan, MD, Senior Associate Dean for Admissions. Georgetown University School of Medicine 2022 – 2023 secondary application essay questions Given the Jesuit influence at Georgetown and its adoption…
An Interview With the Temple Katz School of Medicine Admissions Dean [Episode 476]
Discover the unique Temple Katz SOM program [Show Summary] The Temple Katz School of Medicine distinguishes itself with two campuses, a Narrative Medicine Program, and deep ties to the local community. In this interview, Jacob Ufberg, Associate Dean of Admissions, shares everything applicants need to know to get accepted to Temple Katz. Interview with Temple…
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Secondary Application Essay Tips [2022 – 2023]
“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…
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University Secondary Application Tips [2022-2023]
Sidney Kimmel Medical College (formerly Thomas Jefferson Medical College) is located in Philadelphia and prides itself on educating physicians who will provide integrated community healthcare. For example, one of their unique programs focuses on providing physicians for rural areas. The new curriculum integrates basic sciences with clinical experience and professional development and is uniquely suited…
Baylor College of Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips [2022 – 2023]
*Note: Baylor College of Medicine applications are now submitted solely through the TMDSAS application. Only MD/PHD will use the AMCAS application platform. Review the Principles for BCM prior to writing your secondary essays. Baylor College of Medicine places special emphasis on recruiting students from diverse backgrounds and from ethnicities that are underrepresented in medicine….
How to Write the “Why This Medical School” Secondary Essay
One of the most popular secondary questions asked by medical schools is “why our program?” Saying why you’re attracted to a particular school can be a hard thing to explain, especially when you’ve looked at so many programs that they’ve all begun to blur. I think that’s why I so often see the same answer:…
Empowering International Students with the Financing for Grad Ed [Episode 475]
How can an international student pay for grad school in the U.S. or Canadian graduate education? [Show Summary] MPOWER Financing has changed the graduate education financing industry by offering international students loans with no collateral or co-signer requirement. Sasha Ramani, the Associate Director of Corporate Strategy explains how they do this responsibly and shares his…
An Admitted Johns Hopkins MD/PhD Candidate Reflects on His Journey
Learn how real students and recent grads have navigated their way through the medical school admissions process and med school itself with our What is Medical School Really Like? series. Meet Luke, an incoming MD/PhD student at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Luke, thank you for sharing your story with us! Let’s start at the…
NYMC: How to Get In [Episode 474]
An inside look at the NYMC MD program and how to get accepted [Show Summary] New York Medical College’s MD program offers students robust clinical experiences and ongoing academic and career mentoring. Dr. Karen Murray, Associate Dean of Admissions, gives an inside scoop on how students can get accepted to this competitive program. Interview with…
Writing About Your Experiences Abroad
You studied, worked, or volunteered abroad. Now you want to include part of this in your personal statement as part of an undergrad, AMCAS or other application. Maybe you want to show that you’ve experienced a different culture and expanded your perspective through your eye-opening experiences meeting new people, mountain-climbing, assisting in a rural community,…
The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans Application Essay Tips
Paul Soros was often overshadowed by his younger brother, financial wizard George Soros, but he was a successful businessman and multi-millionaire in his own right. In contrast to George Soros’s success in the financial industry, Paul Soros made his mark on the world by innovating in the shipping industry, filing patents, and winning several engineering…
How to Write a Great Statement of Purpose [Episode 473]
How to Write a Statement of Purpose That Gets You Accepted [Show Summary] Vanessa Febo is a PhD candidate in English Literature at UCLA and a writing instructor who has guided students to acceptance at top programs at Harvard, Stanford, and USC. In this episode, she shares her expert tips on mastering the writing required…
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