Medical school admissions
Checklists for Medical School Compatibility
Being a doctor sounds like a great job, a challenging one. Accelerated medical programs can further make the profession attractive. Is the medical profession really for you, though? What do you need to do or to be to fit right into the job? You must have a strong interest in the medical sciences. Medical school [...]
Filed under Medical school admissions, April 6th, 2012Find Out if an Accelerated Medical Program is Right for You
Students who want to become doctors one day are tempted with the idea of accelerated medical programs. They and their parents may have the right idea because some of these programs can last for only six years. However, they should first conduct some research on these programs. The aspiring medical student must also look into [...]
Filed under Medical school admissions, April 4th, 2012Sample essay for medical school
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Filed under Medical school admissions, June 28th, 2010For Asian Students: A Guide to Getting Financial Aid
Asian students may have a hard time trying to apply for student loans because federal loans are typically for United States citizens only. If you’re Asian and want to pursue higher education but don’t have enough funds to do so, then you should know about the various organizations offering financial aid for Asians and other [...]
Filed under General,Medical school admissions, October 19th, 2008A Hispanic Student’s Guide to Financial Aid
If you’re Hispanic and don’t have enough money to fund your education, then you can take advantage of financial aid options provided to Hispanic students. Some financial aid programs for Hispanics also cater to students that are considered as minorities, but there are also programs that provide financial aid to Hispanics only. Below are some [...]
Filed under General,Medical school admissions, October 15th, 2008Master Your Medical School Jargon: Glossary of Terms
Processing your medical school admissions requirements can be stressful, and not being able to understand basic terminologies can only make it harder for medical school neophytes. Most medical school admissions committees rightly assume that as an applicant, you have a background in medicine or have at least done your research on medical schools before you [...]
Filed under Medical school admissions, September 4th, 2008How to survive Medical School
Even if you studied hard, managed to obtain excellent remarks on your report card and received great recommendations from several important people, the amount of work you need to toil when entering medical school does not stop the moment you get accepted. For some, that’s merely scratching the surface: the competition, long hours of studying [...]
Filed under Medical school admissions, July 21st, 2008Applying to foreign medical schools
Foreign medical schools basically refer to universities and colleges outside United States (U.S.). Although many medical schools are already present in U.S., some American students still consider entering international medical schools. Use of native language in the curriculum and difference in application requirements are two of the major distinctions of a foreign medical school. Advantages [...]
Filed under Medical school admissions, June 1st, 2008African-American Students’ Guide to Medical School
Before the American Civil War, a medical education was plainly not accessible to African-American students. Students of color who wished to get a medical degree had to study in schools mostly located in the North, Europe, or Canada. From the late 19th century to the early years of the 20th century, African-American medical students faced [...]
Filed under Medical school admissions, May 5th, 2008Primer on applying to Harvard Medical School
For an unprecedented medical school learning experience, the Harvard Medical School (HMS) is the place to be. Having an HMS education is not a walk in the park, but the rewards that await a student (much more an HMS graduate) is something to covet. What do the Michael Crichton and Fe del Mundo have in [...]
Filed under Medical school admissions, March 13th, 2008