Category: Medical School / Medicine
New Aspiring Doc resources
From the AAMC:
We’re pleased to announce that we’ve added several new resources to the Asp= iring Docs website.
Fact Sheets
* Applying as a Veteran or Current Military Member
* Making the Most of a Pre-med Event
Inspiring Stories
* Wells LaRivi=E8re, University of Colorado School of Medicine= MSTP (MD-PhD program), 2023 Wells found inspiration in his experience as a patient of Polycystic Kidney= Disease and receiving a kidney transplant at age 17.
* Jeff Mahlum, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Pub= lic Health, 2019 Following an injury that left him paralyzed from the chest down, Jeff wasn’= t sure if he’d be able to go to medical school, but he continued to pursue = his dream.
* Nicholas Beam, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D.= School of Medicine, 2018 Nicholas encourages pre-meds to explore interests outside of medicine becau= se they will make you a better doctor and person in the long run.
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Webinar on University of Queensland Ochsner University School of Medicine
UQ Ochsner is an international medical school that prepares students to practice medicine in many countries, including the US.
Webinar on Wednesday, June 24
7pm – 8pm (EDT)
REGISTER HERE: http://eventservices.cloudapp.net/?OrgName=MedEdPath&CategoryName=Admissions&EventId=D7ECCB8A-61F3-E411-8402-00155DCA0427
This program offers U.S. students and Permanent Residents:
§ Two Years in Brisbane, Australia
§ UQ SoM is a major research institution and is ranked #47 in the World by U.S. News and World Report, higher than 80% of all U.S. medical schools
§ Two years of clinical training at the UQ Ochsner Clinical School in New Orleans, LA, the U.S. campus of UQ SoM
§ Ochsner Academic Medical Center is ranked in the top 15 Teaching Hospitals in the U.S. by Thomson Reuters
§ 91% Residency Match 2015
§ USMLE pass rate is equivalent to U.S. med schools
§ USMLE Step 1 scores average the same as the U.S. scores, Step 2 scores average 20 points higher than the U.S. average scores
§ Average GPA of the 2015 entering class was 3.4; Average MCAT was 29
If you have any questions or need assistance, email info.
University of Oregon MCAT Prep Course slots still available
The University’s MCAT Preparation Workshop is conducted by faculty members and testing experts in the sciences and social sciences who teach material specifically tailored for the MCAT. All instructors focus on helping students perform to their best abilities on the MCAT.
Summer MCAT Prep starts June 22.
Cost: $750 per student
Available at the UO campus in Eugene or online
Students are encouraged to register before the priority deadline to allow adequate time for material order and shipping.
Registration forms and contact information are available on our website http://mcat.uoregon.edu/ or contact TLC at 541-346-3226 for more information.
Mission Fit—Applying to the Right Medical Schools for You
Completing the application process for medical school can be a daunting task.
One of the many decisions you will have to make is to which schools you will send your application.
You are invited to participate in a free live online session where Directors of Admissions from different medical schools will describe their school’s mission and how they evaluate applicants for “mission fit.”
AAMC experts will also share information about resources for learning about the missions and requirements for different medical schools.
Monday, June 8, 2015 8pm ET
| Program includes:
§ Director of Admissions, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine § Director of Admissions, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University § Director, Office of Medical Student Affairs, UCLA/Charles Drew University Medical Education Program |
| A recording of the session will be available on the AAMC website at a later date.
You will receive details for logging in to the session once you complete registration. |
Aspiring Docs blog update
We’re pleased to announce that the aspiringdocs.
Best,
Janelle Peters
Tami Levin
| Janelle Korzeniowski Peters Aspiring Docs & Social Media Specialist II Association of American Medical Colleges |
| Tomorrow’s Doctors, Tomorrow’s Cures® |
Osteopathic Medicine application information
The 2016 AACOMAS Applicants Letter has been released by the AACOM and contains important information for students planning to apply to osteopathic medical schools this year.
More information can be found at the AACOMAS website:
MCAT Registration Opening for July, August, and September
Please be advised that registration will open on the following dates for the July-September MCAT exam dates:
· April 21, 2015— July and August MCAT exam dates
· April 23, 2015—September MCAT exam dates
For more information on registration, please visit our website at https://www.aamc.org/students/applying/mcat/register/.
If you have any questions, please email us at mcat2015.
Best regards,
Lesley
| Lesley Ward Senior Specialist, MCAT Outreach and Communications Association of American Medical Colleges E lward |
| Tomorrow’s Doctors, Tomorrow’s Cures® |
New Aspiring Docs resources
We’re pleased to announce that we’ve added several new resources to Aspiring Docs.
Info Graphic
M.D. and D.O. Medical Programs: This graphic illustrates many of the similarities and differences between M.D. and D.O.
medical school programs.
Fact Sheets
- What’s it Like to… Review Medical School Applications?
- How Do I… Prepare for My Medical School Interview?
- How Do I… Prepare for the MCAT® Exam? (updated)
- How Do I… Apply as an International Applicant? (updated)
Inspiring Stories
- Damien M. Luviano, MD, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, 2003
Born with a physical handicap and growing up undocumented, Dr. Luviano overcame many obstacles to become an ophthalmologist.
- Sarah Mongiello Bernstein, Emory University School of Medicine, 2015
Sarah talks about overcoming her illness and tells others that it’s okay get to medical school on their own timeline.
- Aaron Hollis Palmer, Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, 2016
Aaron grew up in project housing and dropped out of college twice before applying to medical school.
Aspiring Docs Diaries blog
Do you have any pre-med students who would like to blog for aspiringdocs.
As always, if you are interested in partnering with us on any new fact sheets or resources, or would like to suggest a medical student to participate in the Inspiring Stories, please reach out to us.
Warmest regards,
Janelle Peters
Tami Levin
| Janelle Korzeniowski Peters Aspiring Docs & Social Media Specialist II Association of American Medical Colleges |
| Tomorrow’s Doctors, Tomorrow’s Cures® |
Osteopathic Pre-Med Forum April 11
The Washington Osteopathic Medical Association Invites you to attend an Osteopathic Pre-Med Forum!
Saturday, April 11, 2015; 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon; Seattle University LeRoux Conference Room; 901 12th Ave., Seattle, WA, 98144
§ Find out if the osteopathic medical profession is for you
§ Learn how to navigate the application process
§ Hear what osteopathic medical school is really like from current students and recent graduates
§ Meet admission staff members from Osteopathic medical schools Talk to osteopathic physicians about their practices
§ Watch a demonstration of osteopathic diagnosis and treatment
Refreshments will be provided. Free parking is limited. Carpooling is encouraged!
Please RSVP by March 31st using the attached registration form WOMA Pre-Med forum 2015 and submitting to:
Email: kitter
Fax 206-933-6529
Mail to PO Box 16486 Seattle, WA 98116-0486.
Questions?
Contact Kathie Itter, Executive Director, kitter@woma.org or call 206-937-5358.
Director of Medical Education at the Office of the Surgeon General of US Army to visit UW March 10
This is open to everyone; CC students are encouraged to attend.
COL Cathy Nace, MD is the Director of Medical Education at the Office of the Surgeon General of the US Army in Falls Church,Virginia. She will be speaking with UW pre-med students on Tuesday, March 10th at 4:30 PM. Location: Gould 322.
Her focus will be Army Medicine, Army GME/Residency Programs, Leadership, & HPSP
Pre-Health Notes 
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