This is a detailed, practical guide to gaining admission to medical school. The book takes the prospective medical student through the entire process step by step, with chapters covering: academic preparation; the personal statement; summer programmes; MCAT; submitting an application; types of medical schools, including podiatric, allopathic and osteopathic; important addresses and post-baccalaureate programmes; financial aid; testing agencies; publications; medical school curriculums; and course outline by year.

From the organization that administers the MCAT exam and runs AMCAS (American Medical College Application Service), this guide is your trusted resource of official information on medical school admissions. This guide provides:*Insight from experts who work with the MCAT and AMCAS programs*Guidance from the Financial Information, Resources, Services and Tools (FIRST) program experts on paying for medical school*Statistics on the specialties that medical students are considering*Interview tips*Information for career changers and gap year students*Online access to fillable versions of the worksheets in the guide to help you keep track of your progress and make strategic decisions during the application process*Available in Kindle and e-book formats.

The Official Student Doctor Network Medical School Admission Guide will take you step by step through the entire process of getting into medical school. It includes a detailed discussion and comparison of MD, DO, Caribbean and international medical schools as well as podiatry schools. It will teach you how to stand out from the rest of the applicants. Going beyond just medical school admissions, the book provides a detailed look at the entire medical training process - from pre-med, through medical school, residency, and fellowship training - even different practice settings and medicine as a whole. You will discover .What all your medical school options are (MD, DO, Caribbean & international) .How to become a stronger applicant .How to gain admission to medical school .How to succeed in medical school .Details about pre-med, medical school, residency, and beyond .Tips and suggestions from successful medical school applicants .Personal statement and interview advice .Detailed scholarship and financial discussion, including military and National Health Service Corps options

This book is the most complete source on the nations medical school early admission programs. These programs allow informed and motivated students to apply directly to medical school while applying to colleges, all directly from high school. These programs are hidden gems that come in varying shapes and sizes, ranging from six to eight years, designed to attract bright students interested in becoming a physician. Their somewhat ambiguous nature is brought to light in detail. Their various titles, including BA/MD or BS/MD programs, fast-track medical programs, and medical scholar programs, all lend to the ambiguity, which is explained and categorized in a uniform format. This book provides information on all aspects of the application process, including a Q&A session explaining frequently asked questions, the application process, SAT and GPA requirements, and interview advice. Your career choice is one of the most important decisions you can make. A career in medicine is extremely competitive but also highly intellectually, professionally, and personally satisfying. If seriously committed to a career in medicine, learn how you can take advantage of these unique programs and make the right decision early.

"I wish I had known that before I began" is an inevitable thought for many medical school hopefuls as they navigate the application process.

The must-have guide to getting into medical school. Each chapter guides you through another step of the process, from deciding if medicine is for you and choosing a medical school, to passing the UKCAT and BMAT exams, applying to Oxbridge and getting through the interview.

So you want to be a doctor? Be confident and fully prepared for every step of your medical school application. Packed with insight, tips, and information you won't find anywhere else, this essential guide helps applicants succeed against tough competition. Full of practical advice from those in the know! Over 100 medical students and admissions tutors have contributed to unique profiles of every medical school in the UK with rankings and detailed explanations of what it is really like to study at each one. Discover how often students encounter patients, how teaching is delivered, what the facilities are like, and most importantly, what admissions tutors are looking for. Every medical school is different and this book helps students choose the school they are best suited to. There is advice at every turn, providing support all the way from choosing A-levels, finding work experience, and writing personal statements, to strong strategies for interview success. The authors, who have all been through the process themselves, bring together insider information such as: - How much medical school really costs - How graduates of each medical school perform after they qualify - Which work experience is best, and how to get it - How to perform well on standardised admissions tests, such as the UCAT and BMAT, plus sample questions

"A great resource. Well-organized with all necessary information easy to find. A must-have for any aspiring doctor. If only getting into medical school was as easy as using this book." - Vanessa E. Kass, reader The #1 medical school book! The U.S. News Ultimate Guide to Medical Schools helps students carefully assess the long road to successful career in medicine. A chapter-length essay directly from a medical school graduate describes what her first year in medical school was like. Descriptions of five top medical school programs give students an inside peek at med school academics. The exclusive U.S. News Insider's Index reveals which schools cost the most and least, and which get the most research money and turn out the most primary care residents. The Ultimate Medical School Directory features complete profiles of the nation's medical schools. - How to pick the best med school for you - Succeeding at the MCAT - Writing the personal essay and understanding what admissions officers really look for - Foreign medical schools that welcome medical students - Additional careers in healthcare