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Pre-med glossary guide
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Succeeding in medical school
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AMA medical student membership, discounts and benefits
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Medical school applications up—what that means for premeds

Should additional competition change the way premeds apply to medical school? One admissions expert weighs in on that question.

Preparing for Medical School
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Premeds: Capitalize on gap years before applying to medical school

Taking a year or two between completing undergrad and applying to medical school can strengthen one’s application and offer valuable perspective.

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Considering a postbaccalaureate program? What you should know

For prospective medical students, undergraduate metrics are a large part of an application. Postbaccalaureate programs offer a chance to improve them.

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With volunteering limited, med schools adjust admissions expectations

Volunteer experience is heavily weighted in medical school admissions. The COVID-19 pandemic may change that for the upcoming application cycle.

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How COVID-19 is affecting medical school admissions

The pandemic has upended American life, and the medical school admissions process is no exception. Look for these changes in the short term and over a longer time horizon.

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How humanities background could make you a better medical student

While most students entering or applying to medical school come with a strong science background, a humanities major can be an asset. Learn more with the AMA.

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Wait-listed by your top-choice medical school? What you should know

Some things are worth waiting for. Is your first-choice medical school one of them?

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Premeds: Complete this financial checklist before medical school

As a medical student you're likely to be short on time and money. Here's how you can set yourself up to succeed in spite of that.

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Earned bachelor’s abroad? Key facts on U.S. med school admissions

International students who finish university abroad face a bit of an uphill climb, but landing a U.S. medical school spot is far from an impossibility.

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