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Medical School - Clinical
Tips for Surviving Medical School Abroad
Are you considering attending a foreign medical school? Sherry Gray shares her tips for surviving medical school abroad. U.S. medical students can also benefit from following this advice. Medical school is the most demanding experience you may ever have, and…
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Residency & Beyond
Nailing Your Medical Residency Program Interview
November may mean Thanksgiving and mouthwatering memories of mom’s apple pie for most students, but for students applying for medical residency, it marks the middle of interview season. Once again, you’ll find yourself in the hot seat, nervously fidgeting through…
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Articles
Personality: Finding the Right Medical Specialty For You
Choosing to go to medical school is just one part of the long process of becoming a physician. You will constantly be asked, “What’s your specialty?” Although the type of medicine you wish to practice is an important decision to…
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Getting into Medical School
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Getting into Medical School
How Do I Write a Letter of Intent?
Here is an article that explains how to write a letter of intent.
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Getting into Medical School
What Happens if I Get Waitlisted?
Every school’s waitlist policy is a little different. Nevertheless, if you are waitlisted, do not lose hope. Waitlist does not mean rejection. At some schools, as low as 10% of the students who matriculate are accepted off the waitlist. At…
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Getting into Medical School
How Long Do I Have to Wait to Hear Back?
The answer to this depends on each school. Most schools have rolling admissions but some schools do not. And the response time post interview is different for each school. Some dates to remember are: October 15th–The first day…
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Interviews
What Should I Do After the Interview?
At the end of your actual interview, if you are interviewing one-on-one, ask for your interviewer’s business card or contact information. You will want to send them a nice note (usually a handwritten card) thanking them for their time.…
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Interviews
What Should I Wear to the Interview?
The dress code is business attire. For men, that means a suit and tie. Business attire is a little bit more complex for women. A suit is still safe but women can also wear skirts that look professional. In general,…
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Secondary Application
How Quickly Should I Turn in My Secondary?
Generally it is best to turn in the secondary at least within two weeks after you received it. If the school gives you a submission deadline, try to submit at least two or three days before that deadline. You…
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