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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. 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 you are not …
by Cydney Foote
As an incoming medical school student, you’re about to embark on four years of learning, working, and socializing – and then learning and working some more. The best way to prepare yourself for the long road ahead is to know what to expect. In this post, we walk you through the various avenues of medical …
by Cydney Foote
When premed students contact us about guiding them through the medical school application process, many of their questions are related to timing. “When should I …?” is a frequent question starter. Although no single answer applies to everyone, here are the guidelines we use when advising our medical school clients. When should I apply to …
by Cydney Foote
You’re busy juggling med school and life, and if you don’t stay organized, one of those balls is going to come crashing down. Let’s take a look at what you need to do so you can stay focused, motivated, and completely on top of your juggling act. What Are the Components of a Residency Application? …
If the road to medical school seems too long, or you have financial constraints that prevent you from applying, you might want to consider a career that offers many of the same experiences a physician has but without the extensive (and expensive) schooling. Weighing your options: Pros & cons of allied health careers While the …
What is osteopathic medicine? Osteopathic medicine (OM) has a distinct philosophy, emphasizing a whole-person approach, partnering with patients, and wellness. The four tenets of the osteopathic approach are as follows, according to the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine: While allopathic schools have begun integrating these concepts into their curriculum, they are long-standing core …
Follow the guidelines offered here to create a winning medical school application! (If you are starting the process later than your first year of college, use this key to enable you to follow the advice presented here.) Freshman year Lay a foundation in your science coursework. Look for mentors. Volunteer. Explore research opportunities. Maintain personal …
Do you see the light at the end of the tunnel? Your undergrad career is coming to an end, and it’s time to start applying to med schools. Having done your research, you know where you’d like to apply. But what are med schools looking for in an applicant? Here are the 14 things that …
You have a goal: to get into medical school and enter the field of medicine armed with the knowledge you need to succeed as a physician. What are the steps you need to take in order to reach this goal? What can you do to boost your candidacy and get noticed by the adcom? In …
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