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Trends in Medical School Curricula

Over the years, several alternative models have been introduced for the first one to two years of medical school instruction. Recently, medical schools have continued to develop and implement a variety of more patient-centered and collaborative approaches. Since 2020, urgent political issues including the COVID pandemic, Black Lives Matter, and the ongoing climate crisis have ushered in more changes still. In this post, we’ll walk through some of the latest trends in med school curricula.

Maureen Meyer2023-10-30T13:15:43-04:00October 30th, 2023|Categories: 3 Year Medical School Programs, AACOMAS, AAMC, AAMCAS, BA/BS/MD Programs, Baccalaureate/MD Programs, Clinical Experience, Collegiate Gateway, DO Program, Julie Gross, MD-MBA, MD-MPH, MD-PhD, Med School Clinical Years, Medical Residency, Medical School, Medical School Admissions, medical school planning, Trends in Med School Curricula|Tags: Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, collegiate gateway, Duke Medical School, Feinberg School of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, julie gross, Longitudinal Clinical Experience Program, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State University, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, three year medical school programs, Trends in Med School Curricula, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College|

When Is the Best Time to Take the MCAT?

Explore the various factors to consider in planning when to take the MCAT, and how this decision affects when you’ll be able to start med school. We discuss the impact that your MCAT score has on determining your med school list and application timetable. Also, if you retake the MCAT, how do med schools view multiple scores?

Maureen Meyer2023-06-20T08:24:37-04:00June 19th, 2023|Categories: AACOMAS, AAMC, AAMCAS, AMCAS Application, Collegiate Gateway, DO Program, Gap year, Julie Gross, MCAT, Medical School, Medical School Admissions, Medical School Application Plans, Medical School Candidacy, medical school planning, pre-med, Secondary Med School Applications|Tags: Applying to Medical School, collegiate gateway, julie gross, MCAT, MCAT Score, MCAT Test Prep, medical school admissions, Medical School List, medical school planning, retaking MCAT, When to take the MCAT|

New Features in the 2024 AMCAS Application

The AMCAS 2023-24 application cycle will open on May 2, and will open for submission on Tuesday, May 30. Learn more about the new features for the 2023-24 application cycle, along with their significance.

Maureen Meyer2023-04-10T09:09:02-04:00April 10th, 2023|Categories: AAMC, AAMC PREview, AAMCAS, AMCAS Application, Collegiate Gateway, Julie Gross, Med School Application Platforms, Med School Re-applicant, Medical School, Medical School Admissions, Medical School Application Plans|Tags: 2024 AMCAS Application, AAMC, AAMC PREview™ Professional Readiness Exam, AMCAS Application, collegiate gateway, julie gross|

Med School Activity Essays for Different Application Platforms

Find out the different requirements for the Activity Essays for each of the three med school application platforms (AMCAS, AACOMAS, & TMDSAS), including the number of activities you can describe, the length of each description, and the categories you can choose from. Read our tips for crafting excellent Activity Essays, which include both science-related extracurriculars and additional activities that provide opportunities for leadership, teamwork, and community service.

Maureen Meyer2022-12-19T12:28:07-05:00December 19th, 2022|Categories: AACOMAS, AAMCAS, AMCAS Application, Collegiate Gateway, DO Program, Julie Gross, Med School Activity Essays, Med School Application Platforms, Medical School, Medical School Admissions, Medical School Application Plans, TMDSAS|Tags: AACOMAS, AMCAS, collegiate gateway, julie gross, Med School Activity Essays, Medical School Applications, Most Meaningful Med School Essays, TMDSAS|

Med School Personal Statements for Different Application Platforms

Set yourself apart from other med school applicants through a compelling, well-written Personal Statement that captures your journey to a career in medicine. Whether you are applying through AMCAS, AACOMAS, and/or TMDSAS, we outline each platform's expectations for the Personal Statement, and share our tips for crafting a unique essay.

Maureen Meyer2022-12-13T12:03:39-05:00December 13th, 2022|Categories: AAMCAS, AMCAS Application, Collegiate Gateway, Julie Gross, Med School Application Platforms, Medical School Admissions, Medical School Admissions Requirements, Medical School Application Plans, medical school planning, Personal Statement|Tags: AACOMAS Application, AAMCAS, collegiate gateway, DO Application, julie gross, MD Application, Med School Application, Med School Personal Statement, Personal Statement Tips, TMDSAS|

Medical School Interviews: Overview

In this overview, we’ll walk you through the various kinds of interviews you may be asked to complete as you proceed through the medical school application process. Find out the purpose of each type of interview, as well as typical timing and recommended preparation.

Maureen Meyer2022-09-09T10:15:59-04:00August 25th, 2022|Categories: AAMC, AAMC PREview, AAMCAS, Altus Suite, AMCAS Application, Collegiate Gateway, Medical School, Medical School Admissions, Medical School Application Plans, Medical School Candidacy, Medical School Interviews, MMI Interview, MSAR, Snapshot and Duet, Traditional Med School Interview|Tags: AAMC, AAMC PREview, Altus Suite, Casper, collegiate gateway, julie gross, medical school admissions, medical school interviews, MMI, MMI Interview, MSAR, Snapshot and Duet, Traditional Med School Interview|

Medical School Application Platforms and Their Essays

The three US-based medical school application platforms are AMCAS, which is for MD (allopathic) programs; AACOMAS, which is for DO (osteopathic) programs; and TMDSAS, which is Texas’s own, special system for (mostly public) MD and DO programs. Each platform has different deadlines and essay requirements, so keeping track of which you’re applying through is key!

Maureen Meyer2022-07-18T09:23:33-04:00July 18th, 2022|Categories: AACOMAS, AAMC, AAMCAS, AMCAS Application, DO Program, MCAT, Med School Application Platforms, Medical School, Medical School Admissions, Medical School Admissions Requirements, medical school planning, Osteopathic Medical Degree, Personal Statement|Tags: AACOM, AACOMAS, AAMC, AMCAS, collegiate gateway, DO Programs, julie gross, MD programs, Med School Application Deadlines, Med School Application Submission, Medical School Applications, OMSAS, TMDSAS|

Applying to Med School: The Importance of Secondary Applications

The purpose of secondary med school (or supplemental) applications is to further differentiate between candidates, and to determine whether you’d be a good fit for that particular program. Read our tips for preparing and crafting high-quality secondary essays for successful medical school admissions!

Applying to Med School: Make Your Personal Statement Count

Medical school admissions committees are sifting through record-high numbers of applications each cycle. Set yourself apart by reading our tips for crafting a compelling and well-written Personal Statement.

Maureen Meyer2022-05-21T17:21:44-04:00May 21st, 2022|Categories: AAMCAS, Medical School, Medical School Admissions, Medical School Admissions Requirements, Medical School Candidacy, Personal Statement|Tags: AACOMAS Application, collegiate gateway, crafting personal statement, julie gross, med school applications, medical school admissions, Personal Statement for Medical School, primary AMCAS application|

APPLY!! Deadlines for Medical School Applications

See the final deadlines and dates for the 2022-23 medical program application cycle. Medical school applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. From planning your college curriculum to completing the applications themselves, the earlier you begin the process, the better!

Maureen Meyer2022-05-31T21:49:41-04:00May 3rd, 2022|Categories: AACOMAS, AAMC, AAMCAS, AMCAS Application, DO Program, MCAT, Medical School, Medical School Admissions, Medical School Candidacy, medical school planning|Tags: 2022-2023 Application Cycle Dates, AACOMAS Application, AMCAS, collegiate gateway, julie gross, MCAT, med school admissions, Med School Application Submission, Med School Application Timeline, med school applications, med school secondary applications, medical school, TMDSAS|