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October 2017
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What
Medical Schools are Looking for: Understanding the 15 Core Competencies
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As you navigate the application process, you might start wondering how medical schools evaluate your application. While it may seem like a mystery, many medical
schools use holistic review, which is a way of evaluating experiences, attributes, and academic metrics to get a better sense of the applicant as a whole. To help define holistic review further, medical schools use 15 Core Competencies as a tool to evaluate
you and your application. Don't worry! This doesn't mean there are 15 more things you need accomplish to be accepted to medical school. In fact, you're likely demonstrating many of these competencies already.
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Learn
about what medical schools are looking for →
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Advisor
Corner: Balancing it All
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Balancing difficult science courses, leadership in student organizations, research, community service, campus jobs, and numerous other commitments-all while applying
to medical school-is no easy task. We asked three pre-health advisors to give their best advice for premeds who are preparing to apply to medical school all while managing time and priorities.
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Read
what they had to say →
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2018 MCAT Registration Information
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Registration for the 2018 MCAT testing year will open on October 18 for the January-June test dates. Test dates for July-September will open for registration
in February 2018.
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New this year: You can start inputting your registration information several days before you select a date and location for your test. Any time between 10:00
AM ET on October 12 and 5:00 PM ET on October 17, you will be able to fill out the necessary background and biographical information, as well as complete the necessary consent forms. You will not be able to select your date and location at this time.
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Starting the registration process early will allow you more time to enter your personal information and read the important MCAT policies and forms carefully before
you begin searching for a test date and location on October 18. Completing your personal information and consent forms in advance does not give you priority in selecting your test date and location.
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Mark Your Calendars! Minority Student Medical Career Fair
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Each year, the AAMC brings together medical schools from around the country to talk with students of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and communities to explore
opportunities in medicine, biomedical sciences, and other health professions. The event is designed to increase exposure for both high school and college students to better understand the path to a career in the health care professions. The career fair offers
a roundtable discussion with current medical school students, an opportunity to hear stories and experiences from current physicians and medical professionals, and discuss the importance of representation in the medical field. In designing the program for
the upcoming career fair in Boston, we have partnered with local colleges including Boston University School of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Tufts University School of Medicine, and the University of Massachusetts Medical School.
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All are welcome!
Check out last year's event and join the conversation on social media with
#FutureDocs.
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Minority Student Medical Career Fair
Saturday, November 4, 2017
8:00 am - 4:00 pm ET (Check-in at 7:00 am ET)
Boston Marriott Copley Place
Boston, MA
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Please contact
Ashleigh Moses with questions or for more information.
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Inspiring Story Highlight: Pavan Mehat
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Taking time before medical school to pursue a master's degree, Pavan highlights the importance of participating in activities you're passionate about, not because
they might look good on your application. Pavan is now a medical student at the University of British Columbia.
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Read
Pavan's story about his path to medicine
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FIRST's Financial Tip of the Month
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If you're taking a gap year, your student loan payment may be due next month. Do you know how to choose the best repayment plan for you?
Learn more.
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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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October 10
MCAT score release day for September 9 examinees
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October 14
2017 UC Davis Pre-health Conference in Sacramento, CA, 8:00AM-4:00PM PT. For more information and to register,
click here.
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October 15
AMCAS application deadline
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October 16
AMCAS application deadline
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October 19-22
2017 Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) Conference in Salt Lake City, UT. For more information and to register,
click here.
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November 1
AMCAS application deadline
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November 1-5
2017 Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS) in Phoenix, AZ. For more information and to register,
click here.
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November 4
AAMC Minority Medical Career Fair in Boston, MA from 8:00 AM-4:00 PM ET. To register,
click here.
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