Are you cut out for medical school?
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 [...]
Filed under medical school admissions, June 24th, 2009Three Popular Myths About Medical School Admissions
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 [...]
Filed under medical school admissions, June 21st, 2009The Pros and Cons of Going to Med School
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 [...]
Filed under medical school admissions, May 18th, 2009Turning an Essay on Myself into a Winning Personal Statement for Med School
A personal statement for the medical school that you are applying for may be cumbersome to work out, but remember that it is one of the most important requirements for admission. Your “myself essay” will tell the admissions committee something about you that cannot be seen on your other credentials, such as your undergraduate records [...]
Filed under essay writing tips, April 30th, 2009Why you should not attend Medical School
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 [...]
Filed under medical school admissions, April 7th, 2009Getting into Law or Medical School
For some people, the ultimate academic pursuit is to get into law or medical school. A sample essay about myself may help you get your foot in the door. Beyond a sample essay about myself, there are specific college degree courses, which may help you get into your law or medical school of choice. Getting [...]
Filed under General, November 16th, 2008The Path to Success in a Medical Career
Attending medical school is no joke. There are a lot of factors that will call for intense physical and mental exercise, not to mention the rigorous training residents have to undergo after graduating from medical school. For that matter, it is important for a person to be firm and decided to be involved in the [...]
Filed under General, September 4th, 2008