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Interview before the interview: How premeds can ace the AAMC VITA

The new Video Interview Tool for Admissions (VITA) is being used by about a quarter of MD-granting med schools. Here’s what applicants can expect.

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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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Why a low GPA may not sink your medical school application

From pursuing a post-baccalaureate program to getting a master's, applicants have options to improve their odds. Learn how to get into the school of your choice despite a low GPA.

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How you can ace your medical school admissions interview

Students and faculty involved in the process offered these thoughts on what makes for a successful medical school admissions interview.

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Schools reconsidering how med school applicants are evaluated

Changes being launched now in medical schools are touching graduate medical education and pre-medical education, seeking to better prepare doctors for a health care system that is constantly changing.

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