Are you cut out for medical school?

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

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

Sunday, June 21st, 2009

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 [...]

The Pros and Cons of Going to Med School

Monday, May 18th, 2009

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 [...]

Turning an Essay on Myself into a Winning Personal Statement for Med School

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

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 [...]

Why you should not attend Medical School

Tuesday, April 7th, 2009

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 [...]

Getting into Law or Medical School

Sunday, November 16th, 2008

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 [...]

The Path to Success in a Medical Career

Thursday, September 4th, 2008

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 [...]