Navigating the medical school process can be daunting and overwhelming. These tips will help you prepare for medical school, choose the best program for you, apply and get accepted.
1. How to Choose the Best Medical School for You
There are a number of factors to consider when deciding where to go to medical school. It is important to choose the medical school program that is the best fit for your educational needs.
2. When to Apply to Medical School
When is the best time to apply to medical school? It depends on your personal situation, but most people apply around the same time, during college.
3. Pros and Cons of International Medical Schools vs. American Medical Schools
If you plan to practice medicine in the United States, there are some advantages and disadvantages to obtaining your medical degree from an international medical school. Learn what they are and whether your situation warrants applying internationally.
4. Osteopathic Medical Schools
Osteopathic medical programs are not as common as allopathic programs, but they are more widely accepted now than in previous years. Should you attend an osteopathic medical school and obtain a D.O. degree instead of an M.D. degree? Learn more about osteopathic medical schools.
5. Tips for Getting Accepted to Medical School
Competition for getting accepted into medical school is growing increasingly tough. Two key factors are your grades and your MCAT scores. However, many applicants meet those requirements, so how can you stand out above the rest of your competition and ensure yourself a spot in medical school? These tips, from a physician who also sits on the admissions board of a top medical program, will help you prepare.
6. Medical School Interview
Tara Kuther, PhD., About.com Guide to Grad School, provides some tips for the medical school interview.
7. How to Pay for Medical School
Medical school requires a significant investment, but there are ways you can keep tuition costs down, and ways to get financial aid to help pay down your medical school tuition:
