Other Impactful Experiences Essay: Exploring Your Unique Story
Beginning with the 2024 cycle, the AAMC allowed AMCAS and ERAS applicants an opportunity to … Read more
Medical
Learn about medicine and how to become a physician in our articles for pre-medical students (including the MCAT), medical students, resident physicians, and practicing physicians.
Maximizing Your Summer Research Experience
Although undergraduate research experience is challenging to obtain for many students, it has arguably become … Read more
Interview: Neil Saley, MD and Author
The below interview with Dr. Neil Saley, author of Medical School: Experience the Journey has … Read more
Q&A: Luckson Omoaregba, MS, Brown University Pathway Programs
Luckson Omoaregba (he/his) serves as the inaugural director of pathway programs at the Warren Alpert … Read more
Seeking Leverage in “Strong Ties”
What are “strong ties,” and what do they mean for health professional admissions? A “strong … Read more
Building Your Best School List
Your success in any application cycle depends on how well you match a school’s metrics … Read more
Ask Me Anything: Dr. Christopher Choukalas, Academic Anesthesiologist and Intensive Care Physician
Dr. Choukalas is an academic anesthesiologist and intensive care physician. He is Co-PI on a … Read more
Three-Year Medical School? All About Accelerated Medical School Programs
The cost of attending medical school, and other health professional programs, has increased dramatically over … Read more
Q&A with Goro, Medical School Admissions Committee and Faculty Member
If you want the unvarnished truth about your medical school chances, Goro is the person … Read more
Two-Phase Residency Match Proposed by NRMP
NRMP would eliminate the SOAP in favor of a two-phase main residency match The National … Read more
Ask Me Anything: Dr. Michael McDowell, Pediatric Neurosurgeon
Dr. McDowell is a graduate of the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and … Read more
5 Steps to Take If You Are Fired From Your Residency Program
No matter where you are in your residency training, a dismissal (or suspension, non-renewal, non-promotion, … Read more
Treating Trans Patients: What You Need to Know
Recently, The Florida Health Department issued guidance intended to prohibit both “social gender transition” and … Read more
How do I handle a waiver request with the NRMP?
Most people who have obtained a residency or fellowship position can breathe a sigh of … Read more
LCME Places CNUCOM On Probation
On March 1, 2022, the Liason Committee on Medical Education (LCME) updated the Accreditation Status … Read more
Q&A with Physician-Comic Author: Dr. Omar Mirza
Dr. Omar Mirza is a consultation-liaison psychiatrist based in New York City. He also co-creates … Read more
LCME Denies Full Accreditation for CNUCOM
CNUCOM Remains in Provisional Accreditation Status; Reconsideration Hearing Scheduled February 17 On January 31, 2022, … Read more
Finding Extracurricular Activities
Premed and other pre-health students have struggled during the COVID-19 pandemic to find and participate … Read more
AAMC Expands Fee Assistance Program Eligibility
Expanded Access for Older and Undocumented Students On January 27, the Association of American Medical … Read more
TCU and UNTHSC Report their Divorce
TCU Keeps the Kid Fort Worth, Texas – Texas Christian University and the University of … Read more