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Interviews
What Should I Do After the Interview?
At the end of your actual interview, if you are interviewing one-on-one, ask for your interviewer’s business card or contact information. You will want to send them a nice note (usually a handwritten card) thanking them for their time.…
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Interviews
What Should I Wear to the Interview?
The dress code is business attire. For men, that means a suit and tie. Business attire is a little bit more complex for women. A suit is still safe but women can also wear skirts that look professional. In general,…
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What are the Different Interview Formats?
Traditional Interview This is the typical one-one-one interview. Interviewers are either medical students or faculty. Most schools have you interview with a student and a faculty member for 20-30 minutes each. Nevertheless, interviews can range anywhere from 20 minutes to…
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Secondary Application
How Quickly Should I Turn in My Secondary?
Generally it is best to turn in the secondary at least within two weeks after you received it. If the school gives you a submission deadline, try to submit at least two or three days before that deadline. You…
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Primary Application
Where Do I Enter My Extracurricular Activities?
You enter your extracurricular activities in the Work/Activities section. For each activity, you will need to fill out: 1. Experience Type 2. Experience Name 3. Experience Dates 4. Average Hours/Week 5. Organization Name 6. Country/City 7. Experience Description
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Primary Application
What Sections are in the AMCAS Application?
The main sections are: 1. Identifying information 2. Schools attended 3. Biographical information 4. Course Work 5. Work/Activities 6. Letters of Evaluation 7. Medical schools 8. Essay(s) 9. Standardized tests There are more in-depth descriptions on AAMC.
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Getting into Medical School
How Many Schools Should I Apply To?
This will depend on how competitive of an applicant you are. If you are a very competitive applicant, who has a high GPA, MCAT, and significant extracurricular achievements, you may only need to apply to 15 schools (mainly top…
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Getting into Medical School
Where Can I Find More Information?
If you have any other questions, you can go directly to AAMC and look at the letter of recommendation FAQs.
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Getting into Medical School
Does Your Ethnicity Matter for Medical School?
Medical schools want to prepare doctors to serve a diverse population. Thus if you are an underrepresented minority, it is “easier” for you to obtain admissions to medical school. Here is a more thorough explanation.
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Getting into Medical School
What are Medical Schools Looking For?
Medical schools look for students that display six basic core competencies: 1. The diligence and intellectual capacity to succeed in an intense medical school curriculum and board examinations. 2. An understanding of the physician’s role in healthcare and physician-patient…
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