Additional resources

Four check boxes on a spiral-bound page

Pre-med glossary guide
Sihouette vector illustration of a college building with students talking

Succeeding in medical school
Clear Search
Anthony S. Fauci, MD
·
4 Min Read

Applications to medical school up big. Is it the “Fauci effect”?

Some say Anthony S. Fauci, MD, is inspiring the next physician generation. Learn what else is behind the big spike in medical school applications.

Prep for Med School
·
12 Min Read

AMA medical education experts discuss the Fauci effect

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the emerging phenomena known as the “Fauci effect” as well as medical education-related trends.

series
Prep for Med School
AMA Update
Man doing somersault in the air
·
3 Min Read

How medical schools offer admissions flexibility during pandemic

Learn more with the AMA about how medical schools are accommodating COVID-19’s realities during an unprecedented application cycle.

Prep for Med School
Overhead photo-illustration of several people walking, representing a graph
·
4 Min Read

Medical school applications up—what that means for premeds

Should additional competition change the way premeds apply to medical school? One admissions expert weighs in on that question.

Prep for Med School
Graphic of figure with question mark
·
4 Min Read

Premeds: Capitalize on gap years before applying to medical school

Taking a year or two between completing undergrad and applying to medical school can strengthen one’s application and offer valuable perspective.

Prep for Med School
Illustration of person drawing stars as a chart
·
4 Min Read

Considering a postbaccalaureate program? What you should know

For prospective medical students, undergraduate metrics are a large part of an application. Postbaccalaureate programs offer a chance to improve them.

Prep for Med School
Locked gate
·
3 Min Read

With volunteering limited, med schools adjust admissions expectations

Volunteer experience is heavily weighted in medical school admissions. The COVID-19 pandemic may change that for the upcoming application cycle.

Prep for Med School
Two men taking part in an online interview
·
5 Min Read

How COVID-19 is affecting medical school admissions

The pandemic has upended American life, and the medical school admissions process is no exception. Look for these changes in the short term and over a longer time horizon.

Prep for Med School
Closeup of pen and paper
·
4 Min Read

How humanities background could make you a better medical student

While most students entering or applying to medical school come with a strong science background, a humanities major can be an asset. Learn more with the AMA.

Prep for Med School