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August 2016
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Medical School Interview Do's and Don'ts
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The interview is not only a chance to show admissions officers who you are and what makes you unique; it's also a chance for you to learn more about the school
and whether it will be a good fit for you. To help you get ready, we've compiled a list of Do's and Don'ts to make your interview day a success!
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Medical Student Perspective: What I Wish I Knew as a Pre-med
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Preparing for and applying to medical school can be overwhelming, but learning from those who have successfully navigated the process can help calm fears. We
asked several current medical students to tell us what they wish they would have known throughout the process of applying to medical school. Their answers might surprise you!
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An AAMC Summer Intern Perspective: Symone Jordan
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Every summer, the AAMC invites undergraduate and graduate students to apply to our internship program and learn what we do all day. It's also not surprising that
many interns are also interested in a career in medicine! We asked Symone Jordan to tell us what motivates her to pursue becoming a doctor and share what she has learned while working here at the AAMC.
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How are you Spending your #PreMedSummer?
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Thank you for all your great posts and photos of how you are spending your #PreMedSummer! Our readers are doing some great and exciting work as they prepare for
the next step toward a career in medicine. Be sure to check out the Storify for the full recap!
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it out on Storify →
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Aspiring Docs Diaries Featured Blog Post: Why Black Lives Matter to a White Pediatrician
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Violence against one of our children is violence against all of our children. We must take a stand together. We are not democrats, republicans, white or black.
We are Americans and we are human beings.
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In the wake of the most recent tragedies that have affected our nation, Dr. Sarah Bernstein, a pediatrics resident at the University of Illinois at Chicago, takes
a moment to reflect and show her support for the Black Lives Matter movement.
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Sarah M. Bernstein's, MD, MHA blog post on Aspiring Docs Diaries →
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AAMC Spotlight: Malika Fair, MD, MPH
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Growing up, Dr. Fair witnessed her community plagued with various illnesses that she understood to be a part of getting older. It wasn't until she got to high
school that she realized these illnesses were not prevalent in every community in the U.S., in fact, they were preventable. This realization ultimately led her to pursue a career in medicine and public health.
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Dr. Fair serves as the AAMC's Senior Director for Health Equity Partnerships and Programs.
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FIRST Tip of the Month
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Budgeting is a lifelong activity for financial
success.
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Brought to you by
FIRST (Financial Information, Resources, Services, and Tools) – an AAMC service that provides free resources to help you make wise financial decisions.
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Important Dates
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August 9
MCAT score release day for July 8 and 9 examinees
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August 11
AAMC's Budgeting Webinar at 3PM ET: It's time to think about the "b" word a little differently! For more information and to register,
click here.
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August 19
MCAT Test Day
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August 20
MCAT Test Day
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August 23
MCAT score release day for July 22 examinees
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August 25
MCAT Test Day
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