Can I Get Into Med School With No Research Experience?
Research experience is a hot topic for premed students. Based on what you hear from your peers and guidance counselors, research experience is a pivotal part of your med school … Read more
Little To No Volunteer Experience For Medical School (Can I Still Get In?)
We have all heard about the importance of volunteer experience as a premed student. But sometimes your busy schedule gets in the way and all of a sudden it’s time … Read more
Can You Get Into Med School Without Any Shadowing Experience?
Depending on where you live and your current situation, finding a physician to shadow can be challenging. Maybe now it’s time to apply and you still haven’t had the chance … Read more
How Long Should I Shadow A Doctor? (Simple Answer Inside)
If you have found a physician to shadow, you probably wonder what is an appropriate length of time to shadow them. Do you go in every day of the week? … Read more
Getting a Letter Of Recommendation From Shadowing a Physician (Complete Guide)
If you are familiar with my premed back story, you know that I’m a huge fan of shadowing. Just to put it in perspective, I shadowed an OB/Gyn for 200+ … Read more
Does Being a TA Look Good For Medical School?
If you plan on applying to med school, you probably already know that good quality activities, or extracurriculars, are an important part of your application. Being a TA is a … Read more
How To Find The Best Extracurricular For Med School (Premed Guide)
Good extracurriculars for premed students are essential for getting into med school. They are just as important as your GPA and MCAT score. When looking for the best extracurricular activity … Read more
Are Medical School Reapplicants At A Disadvantage?
If you got rejected from med school the first time around (Which is fairly common since less than half of applicants get in), your probably wondering if reapplying puts you … Read more
Do Med Schools Look At Your High School Grades?
Often a passion for medicine can come about in high school. If this is the case, you might be worried if med schools pay attention to your high school grades. … Read more
What Is More Important For Med School: GPA Or MCAT?
When evaluating your academic performance, medical schools look at your GPA and your MCAT. But which one is more important? The quick answer is that it depends on the med … Read more
