The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) is your first-stop resource when considering a career in veterinary medicine. On their website, you will find: an online directory of all veterinary programs and their pre-requisites, admissions statistics, and a link …
Carol Hagan
Senior Associate Director, Graduate School Advising
The MSAR is pure pre-med gold, not to be confused with MRSA, which is bad. MSAR is an acronym for Medical School Admissions Requirements. It is published by the AAMC and updated each year. There is a fee to access …
The data scientist career path involves progressing from entry-level analyst roles, gaining more responsibility and leadership roles as you rise through the ranks. Data scientists use a mix of data analysis and business intelligence to drive smarter business decisions and …
A global experience through Penn Abroad can strengthen and broaden your pre-professional preparation and enrich your academic experience. Check out Penn Abroad’s Global Opportunities: Pre-Health to learn about programs around the world that can develop your cultural competence, knowledge of …
Walking into a four-bed emergency department for the first time, I was greeted with an ambulance call. The paramedic excitedly reported two people were ejected from a vehicle and in critical condition – ETA 10 minutes. As I turned to …
Have a look at the American Dental Education Association’s (ADEA) description of career paths in dentistry. Many pre-health students are surprised by the range of practice options and opportunities for advanced training.
Many pre-health students wonder what the difference is between shadowing and clinical volunteering, as well as how much of these experiences they need before applying to professional school. Here’s a quick take:
Shadowing is observing a medical professional at work …
Check out the AAMC report on The Complexities of Physician Supply and Demand: Projections from 2019 to 2034 to gain some insight into the future of medical practice in the U.S. One key finding: “The population under age 18 is …
“So, what do people usually ask during these appointments?” Pre-health advisors answer a lot of questions about grades, required courses and MCAT scores, which are important. The AAMC’s Advisor Corner asked advisors, “What question do you wish your advisees would …
The AAMC Fee Assistance Program (FAP) provides people who qualify with a free MCAT Prep bundle of online products, a reduced registration fee for the MCAT, free access to the MSAR, and waived AMCAS fees up to 20 schools. This …
