Admissions

It’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

As 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

No 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

Paying for medical school is one of the most important decisions you will make on the road to becoming an MD. It deserves the same rigor and research you are putting into choosing the right medical school program. Most prospective students start by looking at tuition. That is a reasonable place to begin, but it

It’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