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The 6 Essential Prerequisites for Medical School Admission

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Medical school prerequisites include essential courses and competencies. Valuable classes include school- and MCAT-required and recommended courses. Candidates need to demonstrate 17 competencies to prove their readiness for medical school. Each medical school has its own set of required and/or recommended courses.

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Diversity In Medical School Admissions

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Modern medical schools are looking for students with various backgrounds and experiences. This diversity in medical school admissions is a big issue for several reasons. The first reason is that medical schools like to see diversity in the students they are admitting.

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The Myth of No MCAT Requirement for Medical School Admissions

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I occasionally get a phone call from a student that wants to avoid the MCAT and has heard that some medical schools don’t require it for admissions. Today I want to talk about the myth of no MCAT requirement for medical school admissions. But BS/MD programs are for high school seniors only.

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Old MCAT to New MCAT: Score Conversion and MCAT Percentiles

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Suggested reading: What MCAT Score Do You Need to Get Into Medical School? Note: Most medical schools only accept MCAT scores from the past 2–3 years. Over 90% of our students get into med school—the first time. In the meantime, please let us know how we can help you crack the the medical school admissions code.

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MD vs. DO: The Biggest Differences (And Which is Better)

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Before we dive into these juicy questions, here’s a brief overview of the two types of medical degrees in the United States. MD physicians attend med schools accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME). Attend four years of accredited medical school. Can practice any medical specialty.

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The Best Liberal Arts Colleges for Medical School (2024)

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Learn how the best liberal arts colleges prepare their students for med school and determine if this is the right premed education for you identifying the best liberal arts colleges for medical school can help set your child up for success as a premed Part 1: Introduction Part 2: What is a liberal arts college?

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Medical School Acceptance Rates by Race (2022): Does Ethnicity Play a Role?

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Learn how much race matters when applying to medical schools and how diversity is achieved through admissions. The AAMC publishes annual data regarding medical school acceptance rates by race. Appendix: Previous medical school acceptance rates by rate. -. Medical Schools by Race/Ethnicity, 2022–2023.