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Residency & Beyond
Selfless Doctor Charges Five Dollars
Though the re-election of President Obama will bring about a significant change to the American healthcare system, one physician is sticking to his childhood roots. Russell Dohner is an 87 year old physician who charges five dollars for each patient…
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Getting into Medical School
Can I Apply to Medical School from Community College?
You most likely should not. Medical schools usually recommend applicants to not take science classes at a community college. Therefore, if you have taken all your classes at a community college, it will not look good. To have a legitimate…
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Getting into Medical School
Can I Apply to Medical School Straight from High School?
Sort of. High school students can apply to BS/MD programs. If accepted, students will embark on a program that lets them go straight to medical school after obtaining a Bachelor’s degree without applying to medical school. The length of…
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When Should I Apply to Medical School?
Most medical schools open applications in June every year. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We recommend that all applicants try to apply as early as possible. In other words, apply during June. That means that you must be…
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Getting into Medical School
What Age Should I Apply to Medical School?
There is no set rule on when you should apply to medical school. Some people apply as early as 20 and others apply as late as 50. You should apply to medical school when you feel that your application…
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Getting into Medical School
Does Your Undergraduate Institution Affect Admissions?
If it does, it matters very little. Some medical schools will say they give little preference to undergraduate college and others say they give no preference. Of course it is more impressive for a student to have a 4.0…
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Requirements for Medical School
What are the Most Important Factors for Admissions?
Without a doubt, the two most important factors are GPA (science and overall) and MCAT score. Many medical schools do not even consider applicants whose GPA and MCAT scores fall well below their averages. To learn more about what…
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Requirements for Medical School
Is There a Foreign Language Requirement?
No, but it is recommended at some medical schools. Schools that are located in states where foreign-language speakers are widely prevalent will probably recommend its applicants to learn a foreign language. For example, medical schools in California highly recommend…
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Requirements for Medical School
Is There a Standardized Test That is Required?
Yes, most students are going to need to take the Medical College Admission Test, also known as the MCAT. Medical schools require all traditional applicants to take this exam. It is very rare that a student gets accepted to…
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Requirements for Medical School
Is Clinical Experience Required for Medical School?
Although medical schools say clinical experience is not a strict requirement, it might as well be a prerequisite. An applicant with no clinical experience will be doing him or herself a huge disfavor. Medical schools are extremely hesitant to…
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