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Graduate School Resources: Med School

Should I Go To Med School?

Do I Really Want to Go to Medical School? - ProspectiveDoctor
5 Reasons to Go to Medical School, and 5 to Not - Medical School Headquarters
5 Reasons Why You Probably Shouldn't Go to Medical School - HuffPost
What is Medical School Really Like? - ThoughtCo.

Which Med School is Right for Me?

Deciding Where to Apply - Association of American Medical Colleges
DO vs. MD: How Much Does the Medical School Degree Type Matter? - American Medical Association
How to Choose a Medical School - Princeton Review
How to Choose Which Medical School to Attend - U.S. News & World Report

Additional Resources

Aspiring Docs - Association of American Medical Colleges
Resources and information to help you get started on your path to medicine. Includes fact sheets, inspiring stories, and the Ask a Med Student Video Series.
Med School Advice & Tips - Princeton Review (requires free account for full access)
Articles covering the MCAT, med school applications, interviews, and the personal statement.
So You Want to Be a Doctor? - Student National Medical Association
All you need to know about getting into med school, including choosing a school, taking the MCAT, writing a personal statement, interviewing, acquiring letters of recommendation, and more.

How Do I Register for the MCAT?

Register for the MCAT Exam
Includes dates, deadlines, locations, fees, and an MCAT FAQ.

MCAT Advice

Learning Express Library - MCAT practice exams. Free test prep and practice exams through Indiana State Library for college and graduate entrance exams
MCAT Test Prep - Khan Academy
MCAT Test Prep - U.S. News & World Report
Prepare for the MCAT Exam - Association of American Medical Colleges
What is the MCAT? Overview and FAQs - ThoughtCo.

Paying for Med School

Finding Money

AMA Resident & Student Finance: Apply for medical school scholarships - American Medical Association
AMWA Awards, Scholarships, and Fellowships - American Medical Women's Association
LMSA National Scholarships - The Latino Medical Student Association
National Health Service Corps - Scholarships and loan repayment for primary care providers working in underserved communities
National Medical Fellowships - Scholarships and support for underrepresented minority students in medicine
Tylenol Future Care Scholarship - Scholarships for graduate students in medicine, nursing, or pharmacy

See also: Paying for Grad School box on General tab

Advice

How to Attend Medical School for Free - U.S. News & World Report
How to Pay for Medical School - Forbes Advisor
Paying for Medical School - U.S. News and World Report
Paying for Medical School - Association of American Medical Colleges

Recommended Books

The Premed Playbook Guide to the MCAT by Next Step Test Preparation; Ryan Gray
Call Number: Reserves 610.76 G794p

ISBN: 9781944935283

Publication Date: 2018

Information that you need to know so that you understand what to expect when registering for the MCAT, buying MCAT books and other prep material, looking at MCAT prep courses, finding your MCAT study group, and creating your studying plan.
The Premed Playbook Guide to the Medical School Application Process: Everything You Need to Successfully Apply by Ryan Gray
Call Number: eBook

ISBN: 9781631955242

Publication Date: 2021

Help with putting together a strong application, including a detailed breakdown of each part of the medical school application, discussion about knowing when the student is good enough, and a self-reflection checklist if a student doesn't get into medical school.
The Premed Playbook Guide to the Medical School Interview by Ryan Gray
ISBN: 9781683502166

Publication Date: 2017

Provides close to 600 potential interview questions, accompanied by real answers and feedback from interview sessions.
The Premed Playbook Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement by Ryan Gray
Call Number: eBook

ISBN: 9781683508540

Publication Date: 2018

A guide for students to help them craft their stories for the medical school Admission Committees.