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January 27, 2023

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More Med Schools Drop U.S. News Rankings

More Med Schools Drop U.S. News Rankings

In this post we’ll also cover: Four elite medical schools joined Harvard Medical School (HMS) in announcing their withdrawal from the U.S. News medical school rankings earlier this week. Harvard Medical School (HMS) was the first to withdraw from the U.S. News survey, on January 17, 2023. Law Schools Led the Way in Departing U.S…. 

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Article by Accepted / Medical School Admissions / 2023 Med School Applications, med school rankings, researching med schools, US News

September 18, 2022

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3 Tips for High School Students Considering Applying to Medical School

3 tips high school med career

Today’s high school students have lived through an extraordinary–and extraordinarily difficult–chapter of history: the COVID-19 pandemic. Nearly all students have missed out on critical in-person class time and fallen behind where they would have been academically were it not for the pandemic. And yet, because of COVID-19, more high school students may now be considering… 

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Article by Valerie Wherley / Medical School Admissions / optimize your med admissions profile, researching med schools

May 26, 2022

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Here’s How to Match Your Values to the Medical School Mission Statement

Matching Your Values to the Med School Mission Statement

While every U.S. medical school offers you an education that will prepare you for a career as a successful physician, the social mission of each school vary greatly, and you should understand these nuances before you apply. Successful applicants will not only have the essential qualifications a particular school wants, but will also have proven… 

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Article by Lolita Wood-Hill / Medical School Admissions / AACOMAS, AMCAS, med application essays, researching med schools

May 4, 2022

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How Your Academic Statistics Influence Your Medical School Choices

How your academic statistics influence your medical school choices

The most reliable source of information about allopathic medical schools is provided on the Medical School Admissions Requirements (MSAR) website, offered by the AAMC. The statistics in this database can be extremely valuable in helping you decide where to apply. Before you begin exploring the school data, it’s important for you to know that the… 

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Article by Alicia Nimonkar / Medical School Admissions / med low stats, researching med schools, where to apply to med school

April 6, 2022

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U.S. News Best Medical School (Research and Primary Care) Rankings 2023

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U.S. News has released the 2023 ranking of Research and Primary Care Medical Schools. A total of 192 medical and osteopathic schools, accredited in 2021 by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) or the American Osteopathic Association, were surveyed. This information, along with the results of peer assessment surveys, was used to calculate both… 

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Article by Accepted / Medical School Admissions / Columbia Medical School, duke university medical school, Harvard Medical School, Johns Hopkins Medical School, med school rankings, NYU Medical School, Oregon Heath & Science University, researching med schools, Stanford University School of Medicine, UC Davis School of Medicine, UCSF med school, University of Colorado School of Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, University of Minnesota Med School, University of Nebraska Medical Center, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, UWSOM, where to apply to med school, Yale School of Medicine

February 18, 2020

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How to Apply to the Best Med Schools for You [Episode 353]

Where to apply to med school

How should you select where to apply to medical school? Accepted founder Linda Abraham sheds light on this important question. [Show summary] AACOMAS opens in May, and AMCAS opens in June, which means the new medical school application cycle is just around the corner. How should you decide where to apply? Accepted’s founder, Linda Abraham,… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk, Medical School Admissions / podcast, researching med schools, where to apply to med school

February 17, 2020

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Why Should I Consider Allied Health Careers?

Why should I consider allied health careers

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 can have, but without the extensive schooling. Weighing your options: Pros & cons of allied health careers While length of… 

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Article by Suzi Schweikert / Grad School Admissions, Medical School Admissions, Other Healthcare Admissions / allied health professions, Med School Admissions: What You Need to Know To Get Accepted, nursing, optometry, physical therapy, Physician Assistant, researching med schools

January 14, 2020

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All About SDN, The Largest Online Premed Community [Episode 347]

Podcast interview with Dr. Lee Burnett and Laura Turner

Interview with Dr. Lee Burnett and Laura Turner of Student Doctor Network [Show Summary] Applying to medical school is a stressful process, and applicants understandably are looking for all the help and support they can get along the way. Student Doctor Network (SDN) is leading the way in providing that support. Celebrating its 20th anniversary,… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk, Medical School Admissions / podcast, premed, researching med schools

December 17, 2019

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How to Get Accepted to Geisinger Medical and Graduate Debt Free [Episode 343]

Podcast interview with Dr. Michelle Schmude

Interview with Dr. Michelle Schmude, Associate Dean of Admissions at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine [Show Summary] Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine is focused on admitting students who are passionate about community service, as well as allowing as many students as possible to graduate from medical school debt free. Dr. Michelle Schmude, Associate Dean of… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk, Medical School Admissions / gcsom, Med Financial Aid, podcast, researching med schools

April 5, 2019

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How Does Your Top Choice Med School Rank in Accepted’s Selectivity Index?

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We just updated our Medical School Selectivity Index which provides you with the latest average acceptance rates, average MCAT scores, and average GPA for different medical schools based on U.S. News and MSAR data. The highest, hardest, and lowest in the Med School Selectivity Index: The Mayo Clinic is the hardest medical school to get… 

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Article by Accepted / Medical School Admissions / med school rankings, researching med schools

December 19, 2018

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Assess Your Qualifications for Medical School

Med School Action Plan Assess Your Qualifications

This is the first post in our series on applying to med school in the most efficient and timely manner. You’ve got six months to make this happen. Make sure you do it right by following the tips in Med School Action Plan: 6 Steps for the 6 Months Before You Apply. In the six… 

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Article by Alicia Nimonkar / Medical School Admissions / Med School Action Plan, optimize your med admissions profile, researching med schools

December 19, 2018

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How to Use Residency Placement Data to Plan Ahead

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When choosing a medical school, applicants should incorporate residency placement data in their decision-making process. U.S. News published an article on this matter this past February, a couple months after the initial launch of our resource. In the article, several medical school deans comment on the importance of using match list data to navigate the… 

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Article by Accepted / Medical School Admissions / researching med schools

December 19, 2018

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Accreditation at Osteopathic and Caribbean Medical Schools

Accrediation For Osteo Caribbean Med School

Osteopathic medical schools are accredited by a different organization from the allopathic medical schools. The American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) conducts on-site visits, generates reports and evaluates how well the schools are meeting their expectations. COCA meets annually to update their standards. They met last June; you can read the updated… 

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

December 19, 2018

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Why Are Med Schools’ Mission Statements so Important?

Why are mission statements importat

We cannot stress enough the importance of understanding and thinking about a medical school’s missions statement – while doing school research at the beginning of the admissions process and then later on while writing secondaries and preparing for interviews. Knowing the school’s mission statement will help you narrow down your choices and apply only to… 

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Article by Accepted / Medical School Admissions / researching med schools

December 19, 2018

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Choosing the Best Medical Schools for YOU

navigating med maze choosing school

You’ve taken the MCAT, completed all the pre-reqs, and maybe shadowed a physician, done some research, and volunteered. Now it’s time to make sure you’re all in for the last legs of this long journey. In this series, we’ll discuss how you can continue to navigate your way to a med school acceptance by analyzing… 

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Article by Accepted / Medical School Admissions / Navigate the Med Maze, researching med schools, where to apply to med school

December 19, 2018

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How To Research Medical Schools

research medical schools

Considering that there are 125 allopathic medical schools in the U.S., deciding which schools to apply to can be overwhelming, especially since selecting the right schools can make or break your chances of acceptance. Factors to Consider When Narrowing Down Your Medical School Choices To help you choose the best medical schools to apply to,… 

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

December 19, 2018

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How to Use the MSAR to Choose the Best Medical Schools for You

How to Use the MSAR to Choose the Best Med Schools for You

If you are applying to allopathic medical schools, you will need to purchase access to the Medical School Admission Requirements (MSAR) website. It costs $28 for one year of access. It is published each spring, usually in April, by the AAMC and includes the admission statistics for all participating members – 152 U.S. and 17… 

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Article by Alicia Nimonkar / Medical School Admissions / MSAR, researching med schools, where to apply to med school

December 19, 2018

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5 Tips for Researching Medical Schools

med action plan reserching med school

This post is the fifth in our series on applying to med school in the most efficient and timely manner. You’ve got six months to make this happen. Make sure you do it right by following the tips in Med School Action Plan: 6 Steps for the 6 Months Before You Apply.  In deciding which schools… 

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Article by Alicia Nimonkar / Medical School Admissions / Med School Action Plan, researching med schools

December 17, 2018

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Medical School Application Strategy: MD vs. DO Programs

Med school application strategy MD vs DO Programs

Before you decide whether you want to apply to allopathic (MD) and/or osteopathic (DO) medical schools, I recommend that you shadow both types of doctors. They each represent dramatically different approaches to health and healing. Gaining exposure to both forms of medicine will help you make an informed decision about what types of treatment options you… 

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Article by Alicia Nimonkar / Medical School Admissions / AACOMAS, osteopathic med school, researching med schools, where to apply to med school

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

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