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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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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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Do You Measure Up to the DO Applicants Who Got Accepted Last Year?

Do you measure up to the DO applicants from last year

In reviewing the matriculation data for the 2016-17 cycle from AACOMAS, there are several trends that can inform your application strategy and increase your chances of acceptance. Last cycle, 185,602 applications were submitted by 20,720 applicants, and 6,778 were accepted. In other words, 32.7% of applicants matriculated at DO school. Let’s take a look at …

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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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How to Use Residency Placement Data to Plan Ahead

planning ahead

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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