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)

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

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.

Dr. Webb applied to medical school three times before getting accepted, and now he's an orthopedic surgeon.

• Marius I. Chukwurah

Marius was inspired by his parents who immigrated from Nigeria, and the doctor who stabilized his scoliosis.

• Brent Monseur

Brent's interest in space exploration and reproductive health have led him to a specialty in Aerospace Gynecology.

• 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

Motivated by a personal family experience with cancer, Ogochukwu is pursuing oncology and medical research.

Aspiring Docs Diaries blog

Aspiring Docs Diaries 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].