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In a medical school interview, your first impression is often the only impression you get to make. With just a handshake, your aim is to come across as professional, confident, and trustworthy. After all the hard work you have put into your premed journey, this is your moment to shine as the outstanding applicant you …
Residency applicants to most specialties typically can submit applications via the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) starting in September, but don’t wait until the last minute. Get cracking on those residency essays now! Your personal statement is a vital part of your residency application. It’s where you explain why you’ve chosen your specialty and show …
Recent data published by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) indicate a 6% increase in applications to PharmD programs from 2024 to 2025. With interest in the pharmacy profession growing, applicants must thoughtfully craft a prerequisite course plan to cultivate a competitive pre-health portfolio. This holistic portfolio – which should include not only …
by Sundas Ali
All original essays have a unique theme, and it can take time and careful thought to identify what yours should be. If you go back to the essays we examined in the previous post in this series, you will see that the public health program applicant opened her essay by cleverly presenting her theme in the form …
If you have experienced any form of severe hardship – at any time in your life – medical schools want to know. Prior to the 2023-2024 cycle, AMCAS allowed candidates to self-identify as a disadvantaged applicant because of social, economic, or educational circumstances. Aiming to leave behind the negative connotations of the term “disadvantaged,” the …
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Preparing for medical school isn’t something you cram into the year you apply, it’s a four-year process that starts the moment you set foot on campus. Each year of college plays a distinct role in shaping a strong, competitive medical school application, from building your academic foundation to developing meaningful clinical, research, and leadership experiences. …
by Mary Mahoney
You don’t just graduate from med school and then apply for a job. Let’s take a look at the path to becoming a doctor following graduation. Table of Contents Phase 1: Internship Some programs call the internship a PGY-1 (post-graduate Year 1). At this stage, you have an MD or DO after your name, but …
The average age for a first-year medical student (known as an M1) is 24. This means that if you are currently a 15-year-old high school freshman and are an aspiring doctor, you have approximately nine years to learn, explore, and discover as much as you can about the field of medicine! So, if you are …
In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, host Dr. Valerie Wherley speaks with Dr. Jonathan Tolentino about the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine’s innovative three-year Accelerated Pathway to Residency Program. Designed for students with a clear specialty focus, this program allows participants to earn their MD in 36 months while maintaining rigorous academic …
Planning to apply to medical school in the upcoming cycle? With so much to do and so many deadlines to stay ahead of, the next few months can be a hectic time. These ten tips will help you hit the ground running. Table of Contents: 1. Get cozy with AMCAS and AACOMAS (and TMDSAS, if …
The University of Connecticut School of Medicine (UConn SOM), founded in 1961, is a public medical school located in Farmington, Connecticut. Located at the University of Connecticut Health Center, the UConn SOM also includes the School of Dental Medicine, graduate programs in Biomedical Science and Public Health, the UConn John Dempsey Hospital, research buildings, and …
If the application season isn’t going as you’d hoped, your thoughts might turn to alternative routes for your medical education. Perhaps you’re thinking about retaking the MCAT, boosting your GPA with postbaccalaureate coursework, or spending a year in a clinical or research environment. Or you might be thinking about warm, tropical breezes and the island …
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