Ask The Experts: Get the Inside Track on Medical School Admissions
August 18, 2021It’s no secret that applying to medical school is extremely competitive. As a prospective medical student, you want to put your best foot forward as you navigate your way through the complicated admissions process. To help you do that, two proven leaders of US medical school academia who have been training MDs for more than
READ MOREWhy Caribbean Medical Schools Should Be Worth Your Attention
November 7, 2025It’s no secret that getting into a US or Canadian medical school can be challenging. With acceptance rates hovering around 40%, even strong applicants can find themselves stuck in the “waitlist or reapply” cycle. If you’ve applied to medical school recently and are still waiting for an interview invitation or been waitlisted, the good news
READ MOREDid You Know? 1 in 4 US MDs Are International Medical Graduates
November 4, 2025Thinking about going to medical school outside the US? You’re in good company. Nearly 25 percent of practicing physicians in the United States are international medical graduates (IMGs), according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. That’s one in four physicians who earned their MDs at schools like WAUSM and others around the world. What’s
READ MOREWhy the MCAT Still Matters in Holistic Medical School Admissions
October 23, 2025As an increasing number of US medical schools adopt a more holistic approach to their admissions practices, traditional metrics like GPA and the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) scores are no longer the only determinants of an applicant’s potential, according to Insight Into Academia. Admissions committees are gradually instituting a more holistic approach, emphasizing emotional
WAUSM Student Brings Hope to the Hopeless
From the Hardships of a Refugee Camp to the Blessings of Studying Medicine
Growing up in a refugee camp in Zambia, Richard Kevin Irakiza once felt like he had nothing to look forward to. Now, as a WAUSM student and future physician, he is pursuing his calling to bring healing and hope to others. From Struggle to Strength Life in the refugee camp demanded that Irakiza grow up
Choose a Medical School Where You Will Become a Master Adaptive Learner
September 3, 2021No matter which medical school you choose to go to, you want to make sure you graduate with four very specific skills/traits: Excellent teamwork skills Excellent clinical skills The ability to apply technology to your own learning and patient care Integrity, honesty, and compassion Teamwork: Healthcare is delivered in teams. Many students arrive at medical