Preparing to be Successful on the MCAT
The MCAT is a beast. There are no two ways about it. I’d be fooling you to say anything otherwise so I won’t waste your time. I believe that the first step to preparing for the test is seeing it …
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Medicine Needs YOU!
[Notice: Today’s post is not so much about how to be a successful applicant and more of a reminder of why the field of medicine and your future Black patients need you. Increasing the number of Black providers to provide …
Physician Mentorship
Having a mentor on the pre-med journey is so important. A mentor can help provide direction for you and be a source of knowledge, encouragement, and opportunities. While mentors can hold any job or title, as a pre-med student, having a mentor who …
Self-Care on the Pre-Med Journey
Being pre-med is tough. I don’t discount that at all. I know there are days when your non-pre-med friends are hanging out and you’re cooped up in the library studying as hard as you can for a biology or chemistry …
Research is a PLUS!
One of the must-haves to be a strong applicant to medical school is research. Research experience may not necessarily be required at some schools but is definitely viewed favorably if you have it. Everything you’ll do for the rest of …
Choosing Meaningful Service Opportunities
There are a couple things to keep in mind when making sure that you have adequate community service/volunteer hours for your medical school application. The first, and most important, is that you are genuinely interested in the service you’re providing …
Don’t Waste Your Summer Break!
You have at least 8 weeks (maybe longer) this summer and you need to use this time wisely as you continue to make yourself the strongest applicant possible! When reading your application, it should be obvious that you maximized all …
Join (or start) a Pre-Med Organization on Campus!
Joining a pre-med organization on your campus is a great idea…and something you need to do asap if you haven’t already! Such orgs will help you get information, advice, and experiences that will make you a stronger candidate and something …
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Get Some Pre-Med Friends!
My college roommate for 3 of my 4 years at Duke knew she was going to be a physician the day she walked on to campus. She was/is so smart and was so determined (even as a Freshman!) to reach …
Asking for Letters of Recommendation
In the last post, I talked about what types of people you should, and shouldn’t, ask for letters of recommendation. Let’s talk about other things you need to know about asking for letters. First, you should discuss with your pre-med …