medical school admissions

Are you cut out for medical school?

Filed under medical school admissions with 1 Comment, June 24th, 2009 by admin

A career in medicine may be considered as one of the most rewarding, prestigious, and important professions available to mankind.  Medical doctors are more often than not respected and looked up on in their community.  As medical doctors, every time they treat a patient, they practically place the patient’s life into their hands.  This is [...]

Three Popular Myths About Medical School Admissions

Filed under medical school admissions with No Comments, June 21st, 2009 by admin

As a med school applicant, you may have heard several myths regarding the med school admissions process.   To know more about the truth behind these myths, read on. You need to have high MCAT scores and exceptional undergraduate grades. First things first.  Undergraduate grades are one of the most important criteria for acceptance to any [...]

Surviving the Medical School Admissions Process

Filed under medical school admissions with No Comments, June 9th, 2009 by admin

Going through the medical school admissions process can be an overwhelming task.  One way to go about this is to prepare yourself emotionally and mentally so that you’ll be able to send the requirements on time and increase your chances of getting admitted into your dream school. Coming up with a winning “essay about myself” [...]

The Pros and Cons of Going to Med School

Filed under medical school admissions with 1 Comment, May 18th, 2009 by admin

Going into medical school is not an easy decision to make.  There are several factors you have to consider.  Plus, making sacrifices is part of pursuing a career in the medical field.  To help you make the right decision, the following are the advantages and disadvantages of getting into med school. Pros Most of the [...]

Why you should not attend Medical School

Filed under medical school admissions with No Comments, April 7th, 2009 by admin

As children, many people dream of becoming a doctor or they play doctor for fun.  As teenagers, students often think of becoming a doctor because of the prestige and wealth that is usually associated with the profession.  As adults, people often look up to doctors because of their vast knowledge and expertise.  It’s no wonder [...]