KAPLAN TEST PREP One of the best ways to demonstrate your commitment to medicine in a tangible way on your application to medical school is by shadowing a doctor as a part of your clinical experience. When reviewing your application, the admissions committee will want to see that you’ve done your research and are sure that a career in medicine—which…

This post was created in partnership with BetterHelp. As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided on this page.   Let’s face it, college students have a lot to worry about but medical students have it even worse. Not only do you have…

This month’s Leader Spotlight is Caitlin Curcuru! Caitlin is a third-year medical student at University of Missouri- Kansas City School of Medicine, and AMSA’s Professionalism & Ethics Advocacy Coordinator. Why did you join AMSA? As medical school progressed, I became more aware of the challenges patients face while navigating our healthcare system. At the beginning of my…

End isolation. End stigma. End HIV transmission. World AIDS Day is approaching this Friday, December 1, and this year’s theme is #LetsEndIt.   What is World AIDS Day? World AIDS Day is a global health day that takes place every year on December 1. According to the National AIDS Trust, it’s an “opportunity for people worldwide…

By: Kaplan Test Prep The reality is that pre-med research isn’t for everyone, and it doesn’t necessarily have to be a component of a successful application. Of course, in many cases, bolstering a medical school application with a publication or two can be helpful, but that doesn’t mean you should sign up to do bench research if…

This month’s Chapter Spotlight is University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) Pre-Medical Chapter!  Chapter Objective: The AMSA UNLV pre-medical chapter strives to prepare future health care providers by arranging a myriad of events for members to attend, which especially encourage early community involvement in order to be acquainted with the needs of the Las Vegas…