Medical School Interviews

Preparing for Medical SchoolSep 16, 2021

Why are you pursuing a career in medicine? Interviewers will ask.

When you’re asked why you want to be a physician, a thoughtful answer will reflect positively during a medical school admissions interview.

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Medical School LifeJan 13, 2021

Q&A: What medical school in the U.S. will look like in 2021

COVID-19 has severely disrupted medical education. Learn how Rutgers med ed leader Carol Terregino, MD, is working to for a smoother 2021.

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Preparing for Medical SchoolDec 11, 2020

Virtual medical school interviews: What premeds should know

The 2021 medical school application cycle will be like no other, with all interviews conducted by videoconference. Get some great tips from the AMA.

Preparing for Medical SchoolDec 8, 2020

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.

Preparing for Medical SchoolNov 17, 2020

Interview before the interview: How premeds can ace the AAMC VITA

The new Video Interview Tool for Admissions (VITA) is being used by about a quarter of MD-granting med schools. Here’s what applicants can expect.

Preparing for Medical SchoolJun 16, 2020

College freshman to M1: A timeline to medical school admission

Learn with the AMA about the steps you can take during each year of college to strengthen your medical school application.

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Preparing for Medical SchoolApr 9, 2020

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.

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Preparing for Medical SchoolJan 30, 2020

Premeds: Make your mark in medical school multiple mini-interviews

More medical schools are moving to the multiple mini-interview admissions interview format. How can applicants excel in it?

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