Episode 70: AAMC Prospective Applicant Resources

Welcome to this special episode where we delve into the treasure trove of resources available for prospective medical school applicants. Today, we're joined by Tami Levin, MA, the Director of Premed and Applicant Resources at the AAMC, and Laura Fletcher, PhD, a senior research analyst in the Admissions & Selection Research and Development team at the AAMC.

In our conversation, they will highlight invaluable tools and guides like the Premed Competencies, the Anatomy of An Applicant Guide, the 2023 AMCAS Workbook, and the Medical School Application Guide. They'll also discuss the MSAR® online database, a vital resource for comparing U.S. and Canadian medical schools, and the Premed Navigator, a monthly newsletter packed with tips and important dates for applicants.

Join us as we navigate these resources, designed to guide learners and applicants from preparation to application, medical school, and beyond. This episode is a must-listen for anyone embarking on the journey to becoming a medical professional.

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HOST: Christian Essman

RESOURCES:

• The Premed Competencies
• Full competency model 
• Process of Updating Competency Summary Paper

Competency-related Resources:

• Anatomy of an Applicant Guide
• Anatomy of an Applicant Student Profiles
• Self-Assessment Worksheet: Experiences
• Self-Assessment Worksheet: Premed Competencies

Other AAMC Resources

• 2023 AMCAS Workbook
• Medical School Application Guide: The Official Guide to Medical School Admissions 
• The Medical School Admission Requirements™ (MSAR®):  is an online database that enables you to browse, search, sort, and compare information about U.S. and Canadian medical schools. You can save notes, favorites, and see how your MCAT, GPA, and completed coursework matches each medical school’s current first-year class and admission requirements.
• The Premed Navigator: A monthly free newsletter with important dates, information, and tips for applicants and pre-meds.
• Aspiring Docs Diaries: A blog with pieces written by premeds, med students, and residents.
• The free Virtual Medical School Fair, held in the Spring and Fall each year, which features several information sessions and typically about 90-100 medical schools from across the United States and Canada.
• The Fee Assistance Program which benefits include significantly reduced registration fee for the MCAT exam, MCAT prep products, a 2-year subscription to MSAR, AMCAS application with up to 20 medical school submissions, and fee waiver for the PREview professional readiness exam.