The Hardest Medical School Interview Question
April 25, 2017By EMILY HAUSE “So, tell me about yourself.” At the very start of your medical school interview, the admissions officer casually drops this question in your lap and then looks at you expectantly. You pause for a moment and your inner monologue runs through infinite response scenarios. Which one should you pick? Answering the most difficult interview…
Chapter Spotlight: Poznan University of Medical Sciences
April 04, 2017Learn more about how the Poznan University of Medical Sciences AMSA Chapter brings a sense of community on their campus while providing resources to students. Chapter Objective: “As a brand new chapter, we aim to bring a sense of community among the different medical programs and years on campus. At the same time, we strive…
Leader Spotlight: Mary Ella Wood – Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine Chapter President & Global Health Advocacy Coordinator
April 04, 2017Read about AMSA Chapter President Mary Ella Wood’s passion for Global Health and advice for future medical students. OMS 2 – Class of 2019 Focus: Emergency Medicine, Global Health Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine When did you join AMSA? 2015 AMSA Leadership Experience ACOM-AMSA President Global Health Scholars Program Participant Why did you join AMSA?…
Chapter Spotlight: University of Maryland, College Park
March 01, 2017Learn more about how the University of Maryland, College Park AMSA Chapter emphasizes engaging pre-med students in meaningful service activities while inspiring critical thinking about the social determinants of health. Chapter Objective: “To engage pre-med students in meaningful service activities that allow them to think critically and broadly about the social determinants of health. We…
Leader Spotlight: Tiffany Hu – University of Maryland, College Park Chapter President
March 01, 2017Read about AMSA Chapter President Tiffany Hu’s dedication to enhancing her chapter’s service events to develop more meaningful experiences for members and connect with their community. Senior Focus: Neurobiology & Physiology University of Maryland, College Park When did you join AMSA? First year of college (2013) AMSA Leadership Experience Co-Service Director (2014-2015) Co-President (2015-2017) Why did…
Juggling a Part-Time Job with MCAT Prep
February 23, 2017By: Maeve Clair The AAMC, which is the organization that designs the MCAT, recommends dedicating 350 study hours prior to Test Day. If you were to treat studying for the MCAT like a full-time job, this means you would have to block off about ten weeks of prep to meet the AAMC’s recommendation. If you are already…
