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The 15 skills medical schools expect from students on day one

Before you can thrive as a physician, you need to grow as a medical student. Learn key skills that are expected on the first day of training.

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DO vs. MD: How much does the medical school degree type matter?

Learn about key differences between MD and DO medical school programs and what role degree type should play in your medical school choice.

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AMA supports removing blood quantum from enrollment questions

The AMA will urge medical schools to remove discriminatory questioning regarding blood quantum according to new policy adopted today at the interim meeting.

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Thrive on the MCAT by following this advice

Learn more with the AMA about the essential measures aspiring medical students can take to improve their MCAT scores.

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Med school prep guide

Start medical school off on the right foot with tips and insights based on FAQs from current and past students. Set yourself up for success today!

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Medical school secondary applications: Make yours stand out

Some medical schools will ask you to fill out a more specific, secondary application. Admissions officers advise on how to make yours exceptional.

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Another year of virtual interviews: What pre-meds must know

Medical school admissions interviews will be largely virtual during the 2021–2022 application cycle. Thanks, Delta variant.

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How to reflect pandemic experiences on medical school applications

A premed’s experiences over the past year and a half are going to be a compelling portion of their medical school application. Learn more with the AMA

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Momentous year as AMA president leaves Dr. Bailey hopeful for future

Susan R. Bailey, MD, led the AMA during the pandemic’s darkest days in the U.S. last winter. Learn why she’s optimistic about what comes next.

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Ngozi Anachebe, MD, on COVID-19 and 2022 med school applications [Podcast]

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to podcast updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the impact of the pandemic on 2022 medical school applications.

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