The competition to get in to medical school is fierce. Stand out from the crowd by following the tips and guidance in this book.
Dr. Jessica Freedman, formerly on faculty at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine where she served on medical school and residency admissions committees, will guide you step by step to improve your chances of admission to medical school.
The MedEdits Guide to Medical School Admissions addresses many topics including:
Where to go to college if you are premed
When to take/retake the MCAT
Whom to ask for letters of reference and how
How to improve your candidacy
What medical schools look for in applicants
What applicants can do to market themselves most effectively
How to decide what topics should be included in the application written material, including experience entries and the personal statement
How to approach the personal statement and application entries
How to write the "most meaningful" application entries
How medical school admissions committees decide whom to interview
What to do if you are waitlisted
Deciding where to apply and attend
The book includes multiple full length examples of:
Personal statements
Application entries (both experience entries and new "most meaningful" descriptions)
Secondary essays
Letters of intent
Whether you are an outstanding candidate hoping to attend a top-notch medical school or a borderline applicant just hoping to get in somewhere, the no-nonsense advice offered in this comprehensive guide will greatly improve your chances of achieving your goals. The MedEdits Guide to Medical School Admissions is sure to become the go-to book for all aspiring doctors.