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Medical School: The Application Process

Medical School: The Application Process. UCI Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) . Overview. AMCAS Logistics. May 1st: Application opens June 1st: First day to submit Early July: Suggested turn in Primary Application Deadlines: November 1, 15 and December 1st (depends on school).

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Medical School: The Application Process

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  1. Medical School: The Application Process UCI Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA)

  2. Overview

  3. AMCAS Logistics • May 1st: Application opens • June 1st: First day to submit • Early July: Suggested turn in • Primary Application Deadlines: November 1, 15 and December 1st (depends on school)

  4. 1. Identifying Information

  5. 2. Schools Attended

  6. SOCIAL ECONOMIC EDUCATIONAL CULTURAL GEOGRAPHICAL 3. Biographic Information

  7. 4. Course Work * remember to check each school's course requirements: biochem & statistics

  8. GPA and Majors • Do I have to be a science major? • What GPA do I need to have in order to apply? • Which GPA is important?

  9. Do I have to be a science major? No! GPA? "Suggested" Total > 3.5 **Science >= 3.5 (see MSAR)

  10. GPA Tips/Suggestions • Demonstrate an upward trend • Must have substance • Medical schools look at Science GPA (BCPM).

  11. 5. Work/Activities

  12. Extracurricular Activities, Volunteer and Work • How many activities should I be involved in? • Do they have to be medically or science related? • What if I work and don’t have time?

  13. Activities Tips/Suggestions • Do what you love. • Demonstrate commitment & passion. • Learn from your experiences. • They will make you a well-rounded individual

  14. 6. Letters of Evaluation/ Recommendation • How can I get a STRONG letter? • Who do I ask and How do I ask them? • How many letters do I need?

  15. LOR: Tips/Suggestions • 3-5 letters (2-3 science, 1 non-science, 1-2 other i.e. community service/extracurricular activities • Visit professor Office Hours • Provide: Personal info sheet, CV/resume, personal statement, grade sheet with course highlighted, and self addressed stamped envelope.

  16. 7. Medical Schools • How many do I apply to? • Which schools do I apply to? • How can I learn more about the school and their particular requirements?

  17. Medical School Tips/Suggestions • Refer to Medical School Admission Requirements (MSAR) • You can apply to all 133 U.S. accredited medical schools. • Realistically, apply to schools that meet personal eligibility and/or likings.

  18. 8. Personal Statement • This is your time to shine and show them who YOU ARE! • Share your STORY.

  19. PS Tips/Suggestions • No particular format or structure • Tell an original story! • Explain and support why you want to be a physician. • Stand out from the other thousands of applicants!

  20. 9. Standardized Tests (MCAT)

  21. MCAT Format • Physical Science (PS): 70 minutes, 52 MC Questions • Verbal Reasoning (VR): 60 minutes, 40 MC Questions • Writing Sample (WS): 60 minutes, 2 essays • Biological Science (BS): 70 minutes, 52 MC Questions

  22. MCAT Tips/Suggestions • Tests knowledge, concepts, and critical thinking • Allocate a significant amount of time for studying. • Practice, practice, practice, practice!

  23. Fee Assistance Program • MCAT: $235-->$80 • Primary Application for each school: 14 free + $30 each additional • Free secondary applications for most schools • Free MSAR

  24. Secondary Application • AKA: Supplementary Application • Written responses will be more focused for the school and its curriculum • Letters of recommendation are REQUIRED to complete the application • Individual deadlines

  25. Interviews • Review your application and know yourself • Be up-to-date on current medical reform and relate issues • Learn about the school • Devise your own questions for the interviewer(s) • Practice interview techniques/questions (mock interview) • Relax and know you are great!

  26. Question Topics • Personal views on certain issues • Challenges • Achievements • Community Service • Education • Family/Community • Ethics

  27. Ask Yourself… • Why do I want to be a doctor? • What are my strengths/weaknesses? • What makes me special and what can I contribute? • What is the most pressing health problem in our community today?

  28. But Remember to be: • CONFIDENT • PERSEVERANT • PATIENT And to always… BELIEVE in YOURSELF!!!

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