Case Western is located in Cleveland, Ohio with four teaching hospitals in the area and a student run clinic. They are ranked #24, for research and #71 for primary care by U.S. News and World Reports. They accept 155 students each year. Classes are pass/fail in the first two years. Students are placed in one…
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How Does a New College Grad Find a First Job?
Searching for that first job after graduating college is hard work. In general, college grads tend to fall into two broad categories. One is the group that knows exactly what they are after, often heading toward a professional track such as engineering, accounting, law, medicine, or something else requiring a postgraduate degree or other training…
The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences Secondary Application Essay Tips [2022 – 2023]
UT College of Medicine and Life Sciences offers an education that emphasizes the importance of treating patients as individuals and incorporating the latest research available in their training. After the first year, students have the opportunity to participate in paid summer research positions. Students complete clerkships during their third and fourth years with the option…
Loyola Stritch Secondary Application Essay Tips [2022 – 2023]
Loyola Stritch is a Catholic University founded in 1870 by Jesuits. The school of medicine is highly competitive and seeks candidates with outstanding educational success, virtue, and good judgment about truth, about right and wrong – beyond facts. To learn more about Loyola Stritch School of Medicine, check out our podcast interview with Darrell Nabers,…
Ready for Your Interview? Let’s Prep for Success!
You scored an interview invite–that’s fantastic! The school wants to get to know you better because you’ve made such a good impression so far. Slam-dunking the interview will help you take your application to the next level. We know: there’s a lot on the line! We can help you present yourself with confidence and in…
Yale School of Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips [2022 – 2023]
“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…
UVA School of Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips [2022 – 2023]
University of Virginia School of Medicine 2022-23 secondary application essay questions UVA SOM was founded in 1819 by Thomas Jefferson who believed in a free-flowing exchange of ideas. In 2010, UVA SOM instituted an integrated, patient-centered curriculum that provides interactive learning, with faculty and students engaged “side by side,” moving away from traditional curriculum, realigning…
UNC Medical School Secondary Application Essay Tips [2022 – 2023]
UNC is ranked 5th in primary care education and 25th 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. The main change in UNC’s secondary application is that each essay has been put on…
9 Secrets to Telling an Attention-Grabbing Story
You’ve completed most of your application. Now it’s time to write your personal statement. You want your statement to stand out from the rest, and the way to do this is to tell a compelling story – the tale of your greatest achievements, dreams, and challenges. You can tell a compelling story by tying together…
Weill Cornell Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips [2022 – 2023]
Cornell Medical School secondary application essay questions 2022-23 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…
University of Pittsburgh Medical School Secondary Application Essay Tips [2022 – 2023]
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. They seek future medical students who demonstrate high academic achievement, the…
OHSU School of Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips & Deadlines [2022 – 2023]
OHSU is Oregon’s only health center, and the school focuses on training med students to serve throughout the state. The goal is to advance health care delivery and leadership throughout Oregon. OHSU has a strong preference to accept applicants who are residents of Oregon or have a personal “heritage” or affiliation with the state. The…
An Inside Look at The Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine [Episode 482]
Wondering if you’re a good fit for the Geisinger Commonwealth SOM? [Show Summary] Dr. Michelle Schmude, Associate Dean of Admissions at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, shares everything that’s new in the program, including a revised curriculum and a unique opportunity that allows students to graduate debt free. Interview with Dr. Michelle Schmude, Associate Dean…
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips [2022 – 2023]
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine “educates exemplary physicians and seeks to improve health through discovery and responding to the needs of the medically underserved in our communities.” Their research focus is in “groundbreaking” biomedical research about the prevention, control and treatment of disease – and mechanisms underlying human disease. (source: MSU website) Median…
Applying to the Stanford Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program: Everything You Need to Know [2022 – 2023]
Everything you need to know about the Stanford Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program Overview: What is the KHS Program? Who is eligible to apply? Unique application deadlines and procedures KHS Acceptance Rate Application elements: Resume Recommendation letters Institutional letter of endorsement Short answer questions Essay question Video statement What is the Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program? The Stanford Knight–Hennessy…
Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips [2022 – 2023]
Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine 2022-23 secondary application essay questions Mayo Clinic secondary essay #1 Why are you specifically interested in pursuing your medical education at Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine? Please tell us in a few sentences why you are interested in the top choice track you indicated. (500 words) First, one…
University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips [2022 – 2023]
Pritzker School of Medicine is on the campus of the University of Chicago; the School of Medicine defines its location as an opportunity for multidisciplinary collaboration among scholars and fields of study. They are open to applicants who hold degrees outside of traditional sciences (over forty undergraduate majors in a typical incoming class), one third…
Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth Secondary Application Essay Tips [2022 – 2023]
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 #47 for research and #36 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…
How to Prep for the MCAT [Episode 480]
Expert tips for MCAT success [Show Summary] Todd Bennett, co-founder of The Berkeley Review and expert MCAT instructor, shares his best tips for preparing for and taking the test. Todd Bennett, co-founder of The Berkeley Review and expert MCAT instructor [Show Notes] Welcome to the 480th episode of Admissions Straight Talk, thanks for joining me….
Boston University School of Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips [2022 – 2023]
BUSM’s MD Program offers students the opportunity to work with patients beginning in their first year of medical school. Students will receive their clinical training at the prestigious Boston Medical Center, which has the largest trauma center in the Northeast. Students also have the option of pursuing a Master’s Degree in Public Health. The secondary…
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