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How This Inspiring Med Student Overcame the Odds – And Six Brain Surgeries

Interview M3 at McGovern Medical School

This interview is the latest in an Accepted blog series featuring interviews with medical school applicants and students, offering readers a behind-the-scenes look at top medical schools and the med school application process. And now, introducing Claudia… Accepted: We’d like to get to know you! Where are you from? Where and what did you study as …

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The Man Behind Active Learning at UVM’s Medical School [Episode 226]

Dr William Jeffries UVMs Larner College of Medicine

I recently saw an NPR clip about a highly innovative approach to medical education launching with this year’s entering class at the University of Vermont’s Larner COM. In a nutshell, the goal is to eliminate lectures. The head of this initiative, Dr. William Jeffries, is our guest today.[powerpress] Dr. Jeffries is the Senior Associate Dean …

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3 Things to Watch for During Rotations

3 Things to Watch for During Rotations

In the past, I’ve blogged about keeping a journal during your rotations. Here are three things you can watch for during your rotations that will get you in great shape for later: 1. Watch your attendings. What did your attending do today that struck you? This can be anything, from observing how they reacted to …

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U.S. News Releases List of 10 Medical Schools with the Most Applicants

US News Which Med Schools Receive the Most Applications

U.S. News has released its list of schools with the most applicants for the fall 2016 entering class. These schools received an average of nearly 1,200 applications. There was a total of 696,847 students that applied to enter the fall 2016 class among the 118 ranked med schools that submitted data to U.S. News for …

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Medicine, Wellness, and Motherhood: A Non-Traditional Med Applicant’s Journey

caitlyn med school applicant interview

This interview is the latest in an Accepted blog series featuring interviews with medical school applicants and students, offering readers a behind-the-scenes look at top medical schools and the med school application process. And now, introducing Caitlyn… Accepted: We’d like to get to know you! Where are you from? Where and what are you currently studying as …

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Prepare for Interviews with Positive Imagery

Prepare for Interviews with Positive Imagery Tennis

Imagine yourself standing on a tennis court: Picture yourself tossing the ball into the air and then smashed an ace serve right past your opponent. Then, walk into your interview and nail that too. Why should you think about tennis when you could be spending your last pre-interview moments recalling formative leadership experiences and key …

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Be a Happy Doc! [Episode 224]

podcast with taylor brana

Our guest today is an intern at Einstein Healthcare Network. He recently graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He also has his own web site and podcast called The Happy Doc. Let’s learn more about Dr. Taylor Brana and how you too can be a happy doc.[powerpress] Let’s talk to the Happy Doc! Can …

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Can a Grad Consultant Help You Succeed?

Grad Consultant Helps You Succeed

Whatever your field and interests, when you’re applying for a masters or PhD, the process can be challenging. Top masters programs in competitive fields are extremely selective – and PhD programs might accept as few as two to three people in a given specialty. Your grad school application needs to be both strong and strategic. …

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Residency Admissions: How to Match as a Couple

Residency How to Match as a Couple

Matching into residency can be extremely stressful, regardless of your scores or specialty. Finding programs to apply to, scheduling away rotations, traveling to interviews, and trying to decide how to rank programs is a completely new experience for most medical students. Add the stress of incorporating another person into the process and it becomes overwhelming. …

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An Incoming Med Student Shares Her Wisdom for MCAT Prep on a Budget

studend iv michelle

This interview is the latest in an Accepted blog series featuring interviews with medical school applicants and students, offering readers a behind-the-scenes look at top medical schools and the med school application process. And now, introducing Michelle… Accepted: We’d like to get to know you! Where are you currently going to school? What year are you? …

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How to Help Your Child Navigate the Med School Application Process

Parents of Premeds

If you’re the parent of a premed, you already know the med school application process can be nerve-wracking. After working hard throughout college, your child is now preparing for the next step in a challenging, rewarding professional journey. This can be stressful for the applicants, and anxiety-inducing for their parents. Sometimes, parents who are physicians …

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Western University of Health Sciences Secondary Application Essay Tips

Secondaries Western University

Western University of the Health Sciences is an osteopathic school that emphasizes a desire for life-long learning and a commitment to serving a range of people with compassion. One of the school’s goals is to increase care to underprivileged communities and extend quality of life with patient-centered care. Western University also places a strong emphasis …

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