Plus, Preparing for the Committee Letter Process [AAMC PreMed Navigator]<http://echo4.bluehornet.com/ct/94938770:7cUKZOb2N:m:1:2692870743:B410E62F852197B0B82F9E1175BC0CB3:r> February 2018 [Check out AAMC Pre-Med on Facebook]<http://echo4.bluehornet.com/ct/94938771:7cUKZOb2N:m:1:2692870743:B410E62F852197B0B82F9E1175BC0CB3:r> [Follow @AAMCPremed on Twitter] <http://echo4.bluehornet.com/ct/94938772:7cUKZOb2N:m:1:2692870743:B410E62F852197B0B82F9E1175BC0CB3:r> To Apply In-State or Out-of-State? <http://echo4.bluehornet.com/ct/94938773:7cUKZOb2N:m:1:2692870743:B410E62F852197B0B82F9E1175BC0CB3:r> [Place Icon on Map]<http://echo4.bluehornet.com/ct/94938773:7cUKZOb2N:m:1:2692870743:B410E62F852197B0B82F9E1175BC0CB3:r> Share: [Facebook]<http://echo4.bluehornet.com/p/S7cUKZOb2N?n=Facebook&u=https%3A%2F%2Fstudents-residents.aamc.org%2Fapplying-medical-school%2Farticle%2Fapply-state-or-out-state%2F&l=http%3A%2F%2Fecho4.bluehornet.com> [Twitter]<http://echo4.bluehornet.com/p/S7cUKZOb2N?n=Twitter&u=https%3A%2F%2Fstudents-residents.aamc.org%2Fapplying-medical-school%2Farticle%2Fapply-state-or-out-state%2F&t=VCU%20School%20of%20Medicine%20Spotlight> Based on your comments to a recent AAMC Premed Team Twitter Poll, we were surprised to learn that one of the most important factors when choosing a medical school is location, and more specifically, whether the school is in-state or out-of-state. Location is certainly a valuable consideration, but before ruling out medical schools based on location alone, we suggest checking out some of the most common myths about applying in-state vs out-of-state. Learn more →<http://echo4.bluehornet.com/ct/94938773:7cUKZOb2N:m:1:2692870743:B410E62F852197B0B82F9E1175BC0CB3:r> Advisor Corner: Preparing for the Committee Letter Process <http://echo4.bluehornet.com/ct/94938774:7cUKZOb2N:m:1:2692870743:B410E62F852197B0B82F9E1175BC0CB3:r> [Questions]<http://echo4.bluehornet.com/ct/94938774:7cUKZOb2N:m:1:2692870743:B410E62F852197B0B82F9E1175BC0CB3:r> Share: [Facebook]<http://echo4.bluehornet.com/p/S7cUKZOb2N?n=Facebook&u=https%3A%2F%2Fstudents-residents.aamc.org%2Fapplying-medical-school%2Farticle%2Fadvisor-corner-preparing-committee-letter-process%2F&l=http%3A%2F%2Fecho4.bluehornet.com> [Twitter]<http://echo4.bluehornet.com/p/S7cUKZOb2N?n=Twitter&u=https%3A%2F%2Fstudents-residents.aamc.org%2Fapplying-medical-school%2Farticle%2Fadvisor-corner-preparing-committee-letter-process%2F&t=VCU%20School%20of%20Medicine%20Spotlight> A committee letter is a letter authored by a pre-health committee or pre-health advisor that is intended to represent your institution's evaluation of you, and may or may not include additional letters written in support of your application. Students are often strongly encouraged to obtain a committee letter of evaluation to support their medical school application if it is available through their undergraduate or post-bacc program. We asked four pre-health advisors to give their best advice to students who are seeking a committee letter. Learn more →<http://echo4.bluehornet.com/ct/94938774:7cUKZOb2N:m:1:2692870743:B410E62F852197B0B82F9E1175BC0CB3:r> The Path to Serving the Underserved at VCU School of Medicine <http://echo4.bluehornet.com/ct/94938775:7cUKZOb2N:m:1:2692870743:B410E62F852197B0B82F9E1175BC0CB3:r> [Photo of Students]<http://echo4.bluehornet.com/ct/94938775:7cUKZOb2N:m:1:2692870743:B410E62F852197B0B82F9E1175BC0CB3:r> Share: [Facebook]<http://echo4.bluehornet.com/p/S7cUKZOb2N?n=Facebook&u=https%3A%2F%2Fstudents-residents.aamc.org%2Fapplying-medical-school%2Farticle%2Fmedical-school-spotlight-path-serving-underserved-&l=http%3A%2F%2Fecho4.bluehornet.com> [Twitter]<http://echo4.bluehornet.com/p/S7cUKZOb2N?n=Twitter&u=https%3A%2F%2Fstudents-residents.aamc.org%2Fapplying-medical-school%2Farticle%2Fmedical-school-spotlight-path-serving-underserved-&t=VCU%20School%20of%20Medicine%20Spotlight> Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine's International/Inner City/Rural Preceptorship Program (I2CRP) brings together like-minded students who want to make an impact in underserved communities. Program Director Mary Lee Magee describes the success of one student who credits the I2CRP program with putting him on the path to treating patients in some of North Carolina's most impoverished counties. Learn more →<http://echo4.bluehornet.com/ct/94938775:7cUKZOb2N:m:1:2692870743:B410E62F852197B0B82F9E1175BC0CB3:r> Inspiring Story Highlight: Kendrick Williams [Photo of Kendrick Williams]<http://echo4.bluehornet.com/ct/94938776:7cUKZOb2N:m:1:2692870743:B410E62F852197B0B82F9E1175BC0CB3:r> Kendrick Williams shadowed radiation oncologists while pursuing a master's degrees in medical physics. Inspired by the physician-patient interactions he observed and experienced, and with the support of his wife and daughter, Kendrick changed his career to pursue medicine. Read Kendrick's story about his path to medicine <http://echo4.bluehornet.com/ct/94938776:7cUKZOb2N:m:1:2692870743:B410E62F852197B0B82F9E1175BC0CB3:r> FIRST's Financial Tip of the Month It is important to map out your financial plan before you begin medical school. Looking for information on how to finance the cost of your medical education? FIRST can help<http://echo4.bluehornet.com/ct/94938777:7cUKZOb2N:m:1:2692870743:B410E62F852197B0B82F9E1175BC0CB3:r>. Brought to you by FIRST<http://echo4.bluehornet.com/ct/94938778:7cUKZOb2N:m:1:2692870743:B410E62F852197B0B82F9E1175BC0CB3:r> (Financial Information, Resources, Services, and Tools) – an AAMC service that provides free resources to help you make wise financial decisions. Share: [Facebook]<http://echo4.bluehornet.com/p/S7cUKZOb2N?n=Facebook&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aamc.org%2Fmembers%2Fosr%2Fcommittees%2F368264%2Fcommunityanddiversity.html> [Twitter]<http://echo4.bluehornet.com/p/S7cUKZOb2N?n=Twitter&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aamc.org%2Fmembers%2Fosr%2Fcommittees%2F368264%2Fcommunityanddiversity.html&t=National%20Scholarship%20Month> Important Dates - Mark Your Calendars! February 7 Registration opens for the July-September MCAT test dates. Follow @AAMC_MCAT for updates and announcements! February 15 2018 AAMC Annual Virtual Medical School Fair. From 11:00 AM-8:00 PM ET, medical schools from across the country will be available to chat with you and answer your questions. For more information and to register, click here<http://echo4.bluehornet.com/ct/94938779:7cUKZOb2N:m:1:2692870743:B410E62F852197B0B82F9E1175BC0CB3:r>. February 15 Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) application deadline. 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