Pre-Med Academics
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Seeing Beyond the Checklists
Often, the advice given to individuals applying to medical school is geared toward improving their chances of getting those sweet…
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Prepare Well, and Thou Shalt Be Rewarded
Be well prepared. This was the best piece of advice I was given prior to applying for admission to medical…
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Why Medicine?
During the admissions process, a common question may be about your long-term goals. Why do you want to practice medicine? …
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What Should I Major In?
Many students ask “what’s the best major to get into medical school?” My answer has always been the same, find…
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Finding the Perfect Research Project
If you asked ten different aspiring physicians what they thought of research, you’d probably get responses ranging from “research is…
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Why Our Medical School?
Among the most challenging topics for those students applying broadly is at the secondary application stage when a school asks…
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Why the Interview is Just as Important as the Application
By Samir Shah, M.D. In medicine we have started to see a spike in the importance of building character. If…
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A Case for Active Learning
I still can’t shake the astonishment that swept through me that morning as I stared at the computer with my…
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How to Answer “Any Questions?” During an Interview
At the end of each of your interviews, you will most likely be asked if you have any questions. Do…
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Boosting Your Chances as an Out-of-State Applicant
It’s impossible to get accepted to out-of-state medical schools. Why would I waste my time — and money — applying? …
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