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How to Make the Most of Your Premed Adviser
Tweet Share on Facebook November 28, 2011 CommentMany students enter college knowing that they want to pursue a career in medicine. For those students, an important part of the preparation process is the advice and guidance provided by their premed adviser. To help students understand what type of help and advice to expect and how to make the most of this relationship, below is a timeline with suggestions to consider beginning freshman year.
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How Changes to Medical School Interviews May Affect Applicants
Tweet Share on Facebook November 21, 2011 Comment (1)Many of you are probably thinking that the medical school interview is hard enough as it is. Being shuffled around multiple medical centers can make the interview day seem pretty intimidating.
However, according to a July 2011 New York Times article, there is a growing movement to change the way aspiring doctors are evaluated during interviews. Medical schools are increasingly selecting doctors who they feel are effective and empathetic communicators with patients and other hospital staff, the Times reports.
How might this affect you?
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How to Pay for Medical School
Tweet Share on Facebook November 14, 2011 Comment (1)According to Julie Fresne, director of student and resident debt management services at the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), the median debt level for a graduating medical student was $155,000 in 2008, with 25 percent of medical school students graduating with debt exceeding $200,000.
These numbers can be daunting; however, there are many resources available to help you manage your money, identify the right loans, and even pay for medical school.
Below are five things you need to know about financing your medical education, as well as a list of websites to help you on your path.
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Follow a Day in the Life of a Primary Care Physician
Tweet Share on Facebook November 7, 2011 Comment (1)Thinking about applying to medical school—and getting through it—probably encompasses enough brain capacity. But what is it really like to be a practicing doctor?
Heather MacAdam, a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, is a pediatrician who works at a small community hospital. She was gracious enough to take time out of her busy schedule to give us a glimpse into a typical workday.
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Aspiring Medical Students: Do You Have Questions?
Tweet Share on Facebook November 4, 2011 Comment (6)Each week, the team here at the Medical School Admissions Doctor blog strives to provide interesting, timely posts with information relevant to those who are considering medical school or are in the process of preparing their applications.
Since March, we've offered tips related to evaluations, personal statements, and the MCAT; information about the types of programs available, how to assess schools, and finding the right fit; and a variety of other topics that are important to prospective medical school students.
