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Learn how real students navigate their way through the medical school admissions process and med school itself with our What Is Medical School Really Like? series. Meet Diksha and Yona of @thedpmjourney. These third-year podiatric med students and YouTubers share insight into what makes podiatry unique. Yona and Diksha, thank you for sharing your story …
[powerpress] Understanding postbac programs, and how they can help YOU apply to medical school successfully [Show summary] Accepted consultant Dr. Barry Rothman offers an overview of postbac programs to help prospective med school applicants discern if the postbac experience is the next best step for them, along with tips for postbac applicants. How postbac programs …
Learn how real students navigate their way through the medical school admissions process and med school itself with our What Is Medical School Really Like? series. Meet Becca, a hiking enthusiast and OMS3 who hopes to dispel misconceptions about individuals with disabilities. Thank you, Becca, for sharing your story with us! Was there a particular …
Often, top medical schools in the U.S. offer predoc and premed summer undergraduate research programs. We’ve compiled an all-you-need-to-know chart that includes school name, deadlines, and links to the specific predoc/premed programs for more information. Why do these undergraduate research programs exist? The purpose of these programs is to expose ambitious, talented college students to …
Our recent masterclass, The 5-Part Framework for a Successful Medical School Application, provided attendees with a proven strategy for med school admissions success. Before you hit that submit button, make sure your application includes all 5 of these essential elements. Watch the video now! Watch the masterclass:
[powerpress] Can the lessons of 2020 help us forge a better 2021? [Show summary] For Admissions Straight Talk’s 400th episode, Linda Abraham reflects on a turbulent year and identifies the most important trends in higher ed admissions to watch in 2021. Applying to graduate school: A journey of self-improvement [Show notes] We’ve reached Episode 400! …
Our free one-hour masterclass, The 5-Part Framework for a Successful Medical School Application, is airing live on Wednesday, January 13th, but there’s still time for you to register to join us! The med school application process is incredibly complex and there are so many small errors that could take you out of the running for …
Chances are that everyone else applying to your med school program of choice is equally as talented and motivated as you. Finding a way to stand out in that crowded field of applicants is going to be key to admission success. Turning in an average—or even good—application won’t be enough. Your submission has to be …
[powerpress] How this non-traditional medical student transitioned into medicine as a second career [Show summary] Efrat Bruck is an M4 at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, as well as a parent and MCAT video creator for Khan Academy with a nontraditional path to medicine. She shares how the program has given her the …
So you want to become a doctor. You have definitely had an aunt at a family dinner tell you, “Medical school? It is way too competitive; try something easier!” Your aunt is right. Getting into medical school is notoriously difficult. In the 2020-2021 application cycle, there were 53,030 people who applied to medical school, but …
The med school application process is complex and lengthy. There are so many elements involved in executing a successful application that it can be difficult to develop a winning strategy. That’s precisely why we created our masterclass, The 5-Part Framework for a Successful Medical School Application. This framework lays out plainly the key steps you …
‘Twas the night before deadlines, and all through the world, Our consultants sat cramming, coffee brewing, brows furrowed; Though the essays were written with effort and care, There were still a few things that were cause for despair! The clichés! Oh, forsake! Terrible, were they – That all our consultants could think was “oy vey!” …
In this 30-minute session, one of our admissions consultants will review your profile, assess your chances of acceptance at your target programs, and tell you exactly where you stand.
