Post baccalaureate premedical programs cater to students who are pursuing a career in medicine and have already received their bachelor’s degree. There are two traditional types of post baccalaureate programs: First, there are those that offer students the opportunity to complete the science courses necessary for a medical school application. Second, there are those that help students improve their grade point averages. In the latter case, students have completed the required pre-medical coursework, but want to improve their academic records in order to become more competitive in the medical school application process. There are other less common post baccalaureate programs that are devoted to helping students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds and those who are from underrepresented groups. Read more ›
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Medical School Reapplicants and International Schools
International schools can be a good option for medical school applicants whose grades or MCATs are not at a satisfactory level for US medical schools. But ensure you do your research first: The schools can be very expensive, so be certain you can afford the tuition before you waste your time on an application. Other options: Doing a post-bacc year to increase your science GPA or considering some DO schools that have less rigorous admissions requirements.
Getting started early with a strategy session can make a difference in your medical school application. Contact me.
Scary
Here’s a recent article on medical student needle sticks that’s a bit disturbing. Worth a read.
Interviews: Third Eye
With regard to interviews, I remind applicants that sitting up straight, speaking slowly and looking an interviewer in the eyes conveys confidence and honesty. Although it might sound silly, if you feel too awkward, you can imagine a third eye on the bridge of the interviewer’s nose and focus there. This technique helps some shier applicants.
For assistance with your interviews, contact me.
Residency Admissions
Matching to a residency program through the NRMP® (National Resident Matching Program) is a competitive endeavor. Even strong candidates – especially IMGs (international medical graduates) – can have difficulty getting PGY-1 (post graduate year one) positions in many specialties. Those that do match may not get their first or second choices, leaving them in suboptimal locations or programs. Consequently, professional residency admissions’ consulting has become increasingly important in optimizing residency applications and ensuring that candidates get into the programs they desire. Read more ›
Dr. Finkel is a graduate of Stanford University and Harvard Medical School. On completing her residency at Harvard, she was asked to stay on as faculty at Harvard Medical School and spent five years teaching at the world-renowned Massachusetts General Hospital. She was appointed to the Assistant Residency Director position for the Harvard Affiliated Emergency Medicine Residency where she reviewed countless applications, personal statements and resumes. Read more
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