THE WHAT, THE WHY, AND THE HOW The AAMC PREview Professional Readiness Exam tests how ready you really are for med school. This test will give the admissions committees an insight to how well prepared you are to take on the challenges that medical school poses beyond the academics which are measured by your GPA…

Hello AMSA Family,  As we find ourselves on the morning of AMSA’s annual Health Equity Week of Action, I am honored to share an important announcement about the future of advocacy within AMSA. AMSA has long been shaped by student leadership and a conviction to demand justice when our field and our world fall short…

BLACK HISTORY MONTH SPOTLIGHT ON REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE  Not Your Experiment: The Experimentation of African Americans in the name of “Medical Advancement”  Written by Taylor Spears, MD, Reproductive Health Project Fellow   As a Black woman in medicine, I recognize the history of medicine and its effect on minority populations, specifically the African American population, are…

Choosing An MCAT Test Date Understanding the most important factors when it comes to the exam calendar and medical school application timeline can put you ahead of the game and help you develop a strong plan for your MCAT success in 2026. If you haven’t already, take some time now to determine your future test…

Your 3-Month Study Plan for the MCAT Exam Making a plan is a crucial aspect of preparing for the MCAT exam—and it can also be one of the most difficult. Experts recommend that students spend 300-350 hours studying. Three months might seem like plenty of time, but you’ll need to thoughtfully structure your days in…