A blog about the medical school admissions process
We start seeing the same questions, again and again, from medical school applicants at this time of the year. Is it getting late to hear from schools? Should I be worried? What should I be doing now? No, it is not too late and there is no reason to worry. Every medical school has a….
Medical school interviews today come in different forms–from highly structured Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs) to unstructured one-on-ones with faculty, student, or staff who have volunteered to serve the medical school admissions committee. Often times, you’ll feel relief after an interview, like you accomplished the next feat in your journey to medical school. But sometimes an….
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Applicants often ask me about the protocol, advisability, and content of thank you notes and update letters. Here are some guidelines. Thank You Notes After leaving an interview, it may feel incomplete not to send a note to the school thanking them for the opportunity to interview. However, some admissions officers may gently discourage thank….
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Going into your medical school interview, there are three topics that you need to be very familiar with and comfortable talking about – yourself, the medical school, and health care. Here are a few tips to help you gain confidence and comfort in these areas. Self-Knowledge Review the school’s mission statement and your understanding of….
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