Applying to Medical School
You've decided to dedicate your life to the practice of medicine. But
first, you need to take the MCAT
exam, the Medical College Admission Test, and then apply to medical
school through AMCAS, the
American Medical College Application Service. And you'll need to find the
medical school programs that are right for you. It's all possible. This Web site can guide you through the process.
Admission to U.S. Medical Schools
Unsure about what medical schools require? Here are some tips about prerequisites,
and 31 questions to ask yourself as you apply.
Medical School Programs
Learn more about medical schools' curricula and the combined
programs—such as M.D./J.D. and M.D./Ph.D.—that they offer.
Curriculum
Directory
Search for medical schools, courses, and clerkships.
Recommendations for Medical School Applicants
A statement of applicants' responsibilities and other AAMC policies and
procedures regarding admission.
Medical Career
Fairs
By attending medical career fairs, you can learn about various medical and health-profession schools.
(MD)2: Monetary Decisions for Medical Doctors
Phase I of (MD)2 can help you to identify your advisors and funding sources, and to develop a strategy for financing your medical education.
AAMC Fee Assistance Program (FAP)
Applicants with extreme financial limitations may apply for the FAP. If approved, you will pay a reduced MCAT fee
and will receive up to 12 free medical school applications.
Minority Medical
Applicant Registry (Med-MAR)
During the MCAT, students from racial and ethnic groups that are underrepresented
in medicine or are economically disadvantaged may choose to take part
in a self-identification registry, the Med-MAR. The registry distributes basic biographical information and MCAT scores to minority affairs and admission offices of AAMC-member schools and certain health-related agencies.
Transfer Policies
for Applicants
Research transfer policies of various medical
schools with our online search tool.
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