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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.

Preparing for Medical School
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The AMA’s top 10 must-read news stories of the year

Insightful news coverage of trends in physician burnout, Match, and other hot issues drew big clicks from doctors, residents, fellows and medical students.

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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.

Preparing for Medical School
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Best medical schools? It's more about the right fit than rankings

How highly a medical school gets ranked on opinion-based metrics should not be the deciding factor in where you apply for admission.

Preparing for Medical School
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Changing careers: What it takes to start over and become a doctor

Third-year medical student talks about his trip from the C-suite to M1 and what changing careers demands of aspiring physicians.

Preparing for Medical School
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Are medical school service scholarships right for you?

Opportunities such as the National Health Service Corps and military service allow you to train for free, but it takes a certain type of person to thrive in those organizations.

Preparing for Medical School
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Top 4 questions to ask your premed adviser

Premed advisers are a key on-campus resource for prospective medical students during their undergraduate studies. What questions should you ask?

Preparing for Medical School
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Credit score and medical student loans: What premeds should know

The financial decisions you make in college can affect your ability to borrow affordably for years to come. Know what goes into a good credit score.

Preparing for Medical School
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How to line up great medical school letters of recommendation

Having good letters of recommendation is key for getting into the medical school of your choice. Follow this advice from the AMA.

Preparing for Medical School