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Medical school isn’t just about learning medicine – it’s about building a life in medicine. That means developing study strategies that work for you, finding mentors, getting real guidance on specialty choice, preparing for licensing exams, and learning how to tell your story when it matters (eg, interviews, personal statements, letters). Medical schools vary in

For medical students worldwide, clinical rotations are the crucial link between classroom learning and real-world patient care. Completing these rotations in the United States offers unique advantages that can significantly impact a student’s future in medicine. Immersion in the U.S. Healthcare System Experiencing the U.S. healthcare system firsthand provides exposure to advanced hospital workflows, electronic

Thinking 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

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

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