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If you’re a college junior trying to decide whether you should take the plunge and apply to medical school right after college, you should take time and reflect on your experiences so far. With medical school acceptance rates becoming more competitive than ever, the landscape has become increasingly cutthroat. As a result, most students decide to take a gap year between their time in undergrad and

You might have had your heart set on becoming a doctor your entire life. If you’ve already started pursuing extracurricular activities in the medical field such as shadowing doctors and volunteering at hospitals, you might be wondering if there are any options for you beyond just regular pre-med. This is where combined BS/MD programs come into play. If you’re a strong student, have pushed yourself to earn high scores, and engaged in relevant extracurriculars, you might be a good fit for combined BS/MD programs. Moreover, if you’re passionate about medicine, know that this is the only career for you, and can’t wait to start your medical education, this is a good route to explore. But note that it is by no means easy.

As you check off your pre-med requirements in college, you’re probably aware that the medical school application timeline has only just begun. And it doesn't get easier at any step of the way. The average medical school acceptance rate is only 7%, so you need to bring your A-game not only in terms of strong grades and MCAT scores, but through impressive applications and interviews.

Now that your osteopathic medical school AACOMAS and secondary applications are out of the way, it’s time to wait for the decisive interview invitation to pop up in your inbox. If you’ve already heard back from your DO schools, congratulations! Like MD institutions, DO schools also make a significant cut in applicants between secondaries and interviews.

The medical school admissions process is undoubtedly grueling - but there are ways to make it easier by opening your options beyond the United States. If you’re unhappy with your MCAT score or you’ve sadly faced rejection from MD or DO schools, it’s time to consider applying to Caribbean medical schools. Not only do Caribbean medical schools place less value on MCAT scores

The medical school application process is long, challenging, and competitive. After you submit your AMCAS application and complete your secondaries, it’s time to think about the medical school interview. Schools make a big cut in candidates between secondaries and interviews, so if you’ve made it to the coveted third stage, congratulations! It’s now time to familiarize yourself

It’s easy to say that you want to become a doctor when you’re a kid. But when it comes to planning the logistics and approaching the matter practically, “should I go to medical school?” is a valid question, considering the tremendous time and dedication the profession demands. Long story short: attend medical school only if you’re serious about

You probably know by now that the medical school admissions process is not easy by any means. From an increasing number of applicants every year, to over half of the entire applicant pool receiving only rejections last year, it might be time to look at some other options. To stay on the safer side, consider a few DO or Doctors of Osteopathic medical schools. It’s understandable

You’ve been working hard on the pre-med track through college for a couple of years, when you’re faced with an important question: should you apply to go to medical school immediately after graduation? Or would you be better off taking a gap year before medical school? As the medical school admissions process becomes more and more selective, students are increasingly

Once you’ve sent in your medical school primary application, you’ll probably be very sleep-deprived and need a break ASAP. But, you’ll have to wait a few more months for that nap, because the medical school application grind is far from over. After hitting the submit button on the AMCAS, your secondaries will slowly start rolling in.