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March 25, 2021

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AMCAS Traffic Rules: How to Use the “Choose Your Medical School” Tool

How to use the Choose Your Medical School tool

Everyone is probably aware that this is an “unprecedented time” for medical school applications. With applicant numbers at an all-time high, admissions staff working remotely, and interview dates stretching into the spring and possibly later, this application season has been like nothing we’ve seen before. But there is one constant in the application process –… 

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Article by Cydney Foote / Medical School Admissions / AAMC, after you submit med, AMCAS, med waitlist

July 22, 2020

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How to Approach VITA, AAMC’s New Video Interview

How to approach VITA AAMCs new video interview

To address the novel challenges the pandemic has created, the AAMC will be using a video recording in place of in-person interviews. They are calling it the AAMC Video Interview Tool for Admissions (AAMC VITA). It is being offered at no cost to applicants since it is a pilot program and will be available from… 

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Article by Alicia Nimonkar / Medical School Admissions / AAMC, Baylor, California Northstate University College of Medicine, Carle Illinois College of Medicine, Case Western Reserve School of Medicine, Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University, COVID-19 med, East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine, Hofstra Northwell Medical, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Medical School Interview, Morehouse School of Medicine, New York University Long Island School of Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Penn State College of Medicine, rutgers medical school, San Juan Bautista School of Medicine, St. Louis University School of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, SUNY Upstate Medical University, UC Irvine School of Medicine, UCLA Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA/Drew, University of Alabama School of Medicine, University of Central Florida College of Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine, University of Hawaii Burns School of Medicine, University of Illinois College of Medicine, University of Louisville School of Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, University of Michigan Medical School, University of Minnesota Med School, University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, University of South Carolina School of Medicine, University of Texas School of Medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Washington State University Floyd College of Medicine, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Western Michigan University Stryker School of Medicine, Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine

January 20, 2019

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The AAMC Fee Assistance Program: Information for 2019

The AAMC Fee Assistance Program 2019

Applying to med school isn’t cheap (see our breakdown of costs here), and the AAMC understands that not all applicants will be able to cover these costs. AAMC’s Fee Assistance Program was created with the conviction that application fees shouldn’t prevent serious aspiring doctors from pursuing their dreams because of financial obstacles. Let’s take a… 

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Article by Accepted / Medical School Admissions / AAMC, Med Financial Aid

March 18, 2018

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How Do You Compare to Last Year’s Admitted Medical School Applicants?

How do you compare to last years admitted medical school applicants

In reviewing the matriculation data for the 2017-18 cycle from AMCAS, there are several trends that can be used to inform your application strategy and increase your chances of acceptance. For last cycle, 816,153 applications were submitted by 51,680 applicants, and 21,338 were accepted. In other words, 41.3% of applicants matriculated. AAMC’s data about applicants… 

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Article by Alicia Nimonkar / Medical School Admissions / AAMC, researching med schools

December 28, 2017

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History Made: More Women Than Men in 2017 Entering Med School Class

More Women than Men in 2017 Entering Med School Class

According to data recently released by the AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges), for the first time in history there are more women than men enrolled in US medical schools. Of the 21,338 matriculants in 2017, 50.7% were women, compared with 49.8% in 2016. This represents a 3.2% increase in females enrolling in med school… 

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Article by Accepted / Medical School Admissions / AAMC, diversity

November 22, 2016

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Med Schools Increase Enrollment by 25% Since 2002

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Enrollment at U.S. medical schools has increased by 25% since 2002, according to the results of the annual American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) report. This increase translates to an additional 4,143 new students annually. Here are the highlights of the report: • According to AAMC President and CEO Darrell G Kirch, MD, the nation’s… 

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Article by Accepted / Medical School Admissions / AAMC

November 3, 2016

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The New MCAT Topic that Nobody is Talking About

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When the AAMC revamped the MCAT in April 2015, there was a lot of discussion and hype surrounding new subjects on the exam: biochemistry, sociology and psychology. While those new topics are important, the AAMC actually added another new topic to the exam that most students are unaware of: the design and implications of scientific… 

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Article by Accepted / Medical School Admissions / AAMC, MCAT, Next Step Test Prep

March 21, 2016

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Why Are Psychology And Sociology On The New MCAT?

The new MCAT

Until this year, the MCAT hadn’t had any major revisions since 1991. Since then, lots has changed in the medical world, and the new MCAT2015 aims to address some of those dramatic changes with its new Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior section. In today’s world, physicians need to know how to communicate with… 

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Article by Accepted / Medical School Admissions / AAMC, MCAT

August 4, 2015

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What Does The AAMC Post-MCAT Questionnaire Tell Us About Premeds?

Using MCAT Prep books helped with the test

AAMC has published its summary report of the Post-MCAT Questionnaire (PMQ), a survey that collects information from MCAT test-takers in order to help med schools and medical educators better understand their prospective students. Here are some highlights from the PMQ, from questionnaires filled out in 2013-2014. •  There were 40,820 PMQ respondents in 2013 and… 

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Article by Accepted / Medical School Admissions / AAMC, MCAT

March 30, 2015

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Medical Minority Applicant Registry: Who, How, & Why?

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AAMC’s Medical Minority Applicant Registry (Med-MAR) is specifically designed to improve admissions opportunities for students from groups underrepresented in the medical field or who have an economically disadvantaged background. Who: Med-MAR is for U.S. citizens or Permanent Resident Visa holders who identify as economically disadvantaged or who come from the following historically underrepresented ethnic or… 

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Article by Accepted / Medical School Admissions / AAMC

February 6, 2014

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AAMC Schedules Last-Minute MCAT Time Slots

A Kaplan news release reports that AAMC will be scheduling additional testing dates in October and November of 2014 as a last-minute chance for pre-meds to take the exam before the planned 2015 test changes. This is the first time in recent history that the exam will be offered that late in the fall, but… 

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Article by Accepted / Medical School Admissions / AAMC, MCAT

July 30, 2013

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Know How to Overcome a Low GPA or MCAT Score

GPA and MCAT scores are usually the first items that an admissions committee looks at when evaluating a student’s application. Grades and MCATs combined may carry 65% to 70% of the weight in the admissions decision. Admissions committees want be sure that, if you are accepted, you will be successful academically in medical school and… 

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Article by Linda Abraham / Medical School Admissions / 101 Tips on Getting into Medical School, AAMC, MCAT, webinar

November 8, 2012

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Med School Enrollment and Diversity on the Rise

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According to an AAMC press release, 45,266 applicants applied to med school this year, which is an increase of 3.1% over last year. 33.772 of these were first-time applicants with a 3.4% increase since 2011. First-time enrollment hit an all-time high of 19,517 students, up 1.5% since last year. At this rate, notes the press… 

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Article by Accepted / Medical School Admissions / AAMC

May 6, 2009

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Financing Your Medical Education

You’re undoubtedly familiar with the customary ways of financing medical education – loans, grants and scholarships.  Service commitment programs, which provide financial assistance to enrolled medical students or residents in return for physician services after completion of training, may be news to you.  Perhaps you’ve heard of the Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program and… 

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Article by Linda Abraham / Medical School Admissions / AAMC

March 16, 2009

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Despite Recession, Medical Schools Expanding

Boom Amid Bust: Med Schools Grow As Economy Tanks reports that in response to an anticipated doctor shortage, medical schools are increasing enrollment and expanding their programs. In addition, new schools are sprouting across the country. According to the president-elect of the American Medical Association, Dr. J. James Rohack, the reason is simple: “Americans are… 

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Article by Linda Abraham / Medical School Admissions / AAMC, recruiting

April 11, 2007

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Med School Academic Attrition Low

In "Medical School Graduation and Attrition Rates" AAMC tracks the attrition and graduation rates of medical school students. the purpose of the study is ultimately to ensure that the increased enrollment numbers needed to produce enough doctors in the next few decades do not compromise medical educational quality or standards.  AAMC views the data presented… 

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Article by Linda Abraham / Medical School Admissions / AAMC

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