aite so im actually applying now.
tips?
1. Submit an early application; take your MCAT exam early; don’t apply once for “a practice run”
2. Link: How the AMCAS application system works
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OP54r3jmKr0&feature=youtu.be
3. Link: homemade med school application
https://www.facebook.com/groups/BerkeleyPreMed/permalink/501778176583727/
4. Cost of applying, debt, and affording medical education
5. AMCAS and your GPA
6. Keng Lam FAQ: How important is it to submit my AMCAS application early?
Very important! While you should take your time to make sure your application is well-written and organized, you should also start early so that you can submit early. Since most schools are on rolling-admissions, they grant interviews/acceptances throghout the cycle, and you may risk of competing with more strong applicants for less number of spots if you submit your AMCAS and secondary applications late. So what counts as early? Submitting your primary application AND your transcripts to AMCAS by late June would be optimal.
7. Keng Lam FAQ: Should I consider applying for MD/PhD Programs?
Full disclosure: I am not an expert on that, but I can tell you what I know. MD/PhD programs are for people who want to have a research-focused career and already have strong research background (many even have publications from major journals by the time they apply for medical schools). Those programs usually last for 6+ years, which means longer time before you start applying for residency and graduate. However, most programs are fully funded (they pay for your living expenses in addition to free tuition), so they can be an attractive option. They are usually more competitive than regular MD programs, so you should make sure you are a strong applicant (not just GPA/MCAT) before you apply if you are interested. Nevertheless, it is not necessary to have a PhD degree in order to do medical research as a career. Many researchers have MD and maybe MPH, and they do just fine.
Andrew-
"I'll just comment and say that if you really like research and see a career in it, go for it. Don't do it for any other reason. We have a 50% attrition rate in our MSTP program and we're supposed to be one of the better programs. Any other reason is not gonna cut it because it will drag on you."
2. Link: How the AMCAS application system works
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OP54r3jmKr0&feature=youtu.be
3. Link: homemade med school application
https://www.facebook.com/groups/BerkeleyPreMed/permalink/501778176583727/
4. Cost of applying, debt, and affording medical education
5. AMCAS and your GPA
6. Keng Lam FAQ: How important is it to submit my AMCAS application early?
Very important! While you should take your time to make sure your application is well-written and organized, you should also start early so that you can submit early. Since most schools are on rolling-admissions, they grant interviews/acceptances throghout the cycle, and you may risk of competing with more strong applicants for less number of spots if you submit your AMCAS and secondary applications late. So what counts as early? Submitting your primary application AND your transcripts to AMCAS by late June would be optimal.
7. Keng Lam FAQ: Should I consider applying for MD/PhD Programs?
Full disclosure: I am not an expert on that, but I can tell you what I know. MD/PhD programs are for people who want to have a research-focused career and already have strong research background (many even have publications from major journals by the time they apply for medical schools). Those programs usually last for 6+ years, which means longer time before you start applying for residency and graduate. However, most programs are fully funded (they pay for your living expenses in addition to free tuition), so they can be an attractive option. They are usually more competitive than regular MD programs, so you should make sure you are a strong applicant (not just GPA/MCAT) before you apply if you are interested. Nevertheless, it is not necessary to have a PhD degree in order to do medical research as a career. Many researchers have MD and maybe MPH, and they do just fine.
Andrew-
"I'll just comment and say that if you really like research and see a career in it, go for it. Don't do it for any other reason. We have a 50% attrition rate in our MSTP program and we're supposed to be one of the better programs. Any other reason is not gonna cut it because it will drag on you."