By Ari Morgenstern 1. Revise before submitting the AMCAS There is only one chance to submit the AMCAS per application cycle. Any errors or revisions will be difficult, if not impossible, to correct. Therefore, it is imperative to review the AMCAS a few days prior to submitting. Additionally, you should have family, friends, or mentors review…
Month: June 2016
Know your status: National HIV Testing Day
By Mallika Sabharwal Chair, Community and Public Health Action Committee One of the essential services of public health is to mobilize community partnerships. What better way to do this than partnering with cross-sector agencies to deliver at a national level? Greater Than AIDS, an agency that promotes education and testing along with support and empowerment…
Ban the Blood Ban! Take action
By H. Matthew Moy, M.D., M.P.H. & Shima Ge Find a script for action at the bottom of this post. I hate to say it, but we’ve heard it all before. We’ve heard the speeches, the prayers, the tweets, the photos, and the rage. This, unfortunately isn’t anything new, and it’s sad and frustrating that…
Reapplying to Medical School: Changing Your Approach
By Emily Hause Are you reapplying to medical school? Maybe you were declined from the schools you applied to, or you are coming back after some time off. Regardless of your situation, gearing up for a second (or third) application cycle requires some forethought and strategy. How to improve your candidacy when reapplying Getting back…
