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Virtual medical school interviews: What premeds should know

The 2021 medical school application cycle will be like no other, with all interviews conducted by videoconference. Get some great tips from the AMA.

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How medical schools offer admissions flexibility during pandemic

Learn more with the AMA about how medical schools are accommodating COVID-19’s realities during an unprecedented application cycle.

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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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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.

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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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Premeds: How do your ambitions line up with this year’s M1s?

Have strong inclinations on medical specialty choice or where to practice? Find out how your plans compare with those of the latest crop of first-year medical students.

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Considering an MD-PhD program? Here's what you should know

Deciding to pursue an MD-PhD dual degree is a long-term commitment, but for a medical student with a passion for research, it’s a rewarding path.

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