We're pleased to announce that Aspiring Docs has added several new resources to the AAMC website. Fact Sheets * What It's Like to Be an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)<https://students-residents.aamc.org/choosing-medical-career/article/what-its-be-emergency-medical-technician-emt/> Two medical students talk about their experiences as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and how it prepared them for medical school. * Holistic Review in Medical School Admissions<https://students-residents.aamc.org/choosing-medical-career/article/holistic-review-medical-school-admissions/> Holistic review is a flexible, individualized way for schools to consider an applicant's capabilities, providing balanced consideration to experiences, attributes, and academic metrics. Inspiring Stories * Antonio J. Webb, M.D.<https://students-residents.aamc.org/choosing-medical-career/article/antonio-j-webb-md/> Dr. Webb applied to medical school three times before getting accepted, and now he's an orthopedic surgeon. * Marius I. Chukwurah<https://students-residents.aamc.org/choosing-medical-career/article/marius-i-chukwurah/> Marius was inspired by his parents who immigrated from Nigeria, and the doctor who stabilized his scoliosis. * Brent Monseur<https://students-residents.aamc.org/choosing-medical-career/article/brent-monseur/> Brent's interest in space exploration and reproductive health have led him to a specialty in Aerospace Gynecology. * Ashtin Jeney<https://students-residents.aamc.org/choosing-medical-career/article/ashtin-jeney/> Ashtin is a first generation college graduate from a rural community who is interested in public health and health policy. * Ogochukwu Marietta Ezeoke<https://students-residents.aamc.org/choosing-medical-career/article/ogochukwu-marietta-ezeoke/> Motivated by a personal family experience with cancer, Ogochukwu is pursuing oncology and medical research. Aspiring Docs Diaries blog Aspiring Docs Diaries<http://www.aspiringdocsdiaries.org/> has reached over 100 blog posts! If you know any pre-meds, med students, or residents who would be interested in blogging, please have them email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
