Related Resources
Allopathic Medicine (MD) | ||
American Medical Association (AMA) | The official site for practicing physicians, this can be helpful to students researching current trends and hot news in the healthcare industry. | |
Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) | This site offers critical information for pre-med students including the fee-based Medical School Admissions Requirements (MSAR), which helps you to research schools to determine which schools fit your best. | |
AAMC Fact Sheets | Aspiring Docs Program maintains a growing library of fact sheets to help applicants navigate preparation and application to medical school. | |
American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) |
The American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) is a non-profit centralized on-line application processing service required by participating US medical schools.
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FIRST |
The AAMC's FIRST (Financial Information, Resources, Services, and Tools) site provides a wealth of information to manage finances, understand loan repayment options, learn about types of loans available, and manage debt. |
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Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) | Includes a list of MCAT topics, an overview of the test and electronic MCAT practice tests, including one that is free: These tests are full-length, previously administered tests and provide automated scoring, integrated solutions, and diagnostic report. | |
Schools Accepting International Applicants | Helpful page of schools admitting international applicants. |
Osteopathic Medicine (DO) | ||
American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) | The website to use in applying to DO programs, this site includes a list of programs nationwide and a link to Osteopathic Medical College Information Book. | |
American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Application Service | A non-profit centralized on-line application processing service required by participating US osteopathic medical schools. | |
American Osteopathic Association (AOA) | Professional association of osteopathic physicians; includes a section entitled, "What is a DO?" | |
Brief Guide to Osteopathic Medicine | Written for osteopathic medical students by DO students. |