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Manage Your Online Persona
Tweet Share on Facebook June 27, 2011 CommentYou've probably heard a lot about social networking and job hunting; it is widely thought that many recruiters in business conduct informal background checks using information they can find easily on the Internet, particularly on search engines and social networking websites.
It's important to consider the impact of your online presence before you begin the medical school application process. Even if medical school admissions committees are not aware of your online activities, it is helpful to know what information may be readily available to schools while you are applying.
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Weigh Medical Student Debt, Specialty Choice
Tweet Share on Facebook June 20, 2011 Comment (1)As the United States recovers from the recent recession, it is not surprising that the longterm effects of the economic belt-tightening we see all around us will affect health care spending as much, or perhaps more, than other sectors of the economy. Nevertheless, future doctors can take comfort in the relative job stability and high earnings achieved by medical professionals: The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that doctors and dentists represent four of the top five highest-earning professions in the United States ("chief executives" are fifth).
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4 Tips for Selecting a Medical School
Tweet Share on Facebook June 13, 2011 Comment (5)Choosing where to apply to medical school can be a challenging process. Almost every applicant has a few dream schools they'd love to attend, but unfortunately, not all of their "numbers" (GPA, MCAT score) match up with schools' averages or requirements.
How do you effectively select schools? There are a few important things to consider when determining your strategy.
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Should You Apply Early Decision to Medical School?
Tweet Share on Facebook June 6, 2011 CommentLet's have a show of hands. How many of you reading this believe that there is only one way to apply and get into medical school? The reality is that many medical schools offer a variety of potential paths to admission. In addition to the standard, post-baccalaureate, and combined B.S./M.D. routes, a large number of medical schools provide applicants the opportunity to apply by August 1 through the early decision program.
According to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), the Early Decision Program (EDP) allows applicants to secure an acceptance from one EDP-participating medical school by October 1 while allowing sufficient time to apply to other schools if not accepted. Sounds great, right? It can be if you get in, but to apply early decision applicants must agree to the following:
