Medical school application tips and tricks from a physician with experience at all levels of the medical admissions process.
When aspiring doctors prepare for the med school application process, they tend to focus on all the tangible metrics: GPA, MCAT scores, clinical hours, research, and personal statements. It’s easy to believe that if you can just master the checklist, you’ll secure your acceptance. But this journey is emotionally grueling. One of the most powerful, […]
Complete Pre-Med Success Guide: From College Selection to Medical School Admission Embarking on the journey to become a doctor is no small feat. As a pre-med student, your undergraduate years are a pivotal time to build a foundation for success in medical school and beyond. After 20 years of working in academic medicine and coaching […]
The medical school application process is a multi-step journey that requires dedication, planning, and self-reflection. It begins with the primary application, which is submitted through a centralized service such as AMCAS (American Medical College Application Service). In the primary applicaiton, applicants provide their personal information, academic records, and a personal statement. After the primary application […]
Applying to medical school can be a daunting process, especially when it comes to completing medical school secondary essays. These applications often contain specific questions that require thoughtful and well-crafted responses. These applications require premedical students to answer specific essay questions designed to help admissions committees get to know you better and understand why you […]
The medical school admissions interview is a pivotal step in the application process. Interviewing is a skill. Many medical school applicants preparing for their med school interview overlook the importance of developing those skills. In this blog, we’ll explore interview skills, from the basics, like making eye contact, to the subtleties of answering complex ethical […]
The path to becoming a doctor consists of several milestones. One of the most important is the medical school application. The application has several required components: background information, letters of reference, a work and activities section, your transcript, and a personal statement. Of these sections, the medical school admissions personal statement is unique. It’s your […]
