Families of FUTURE DOCTORS Physicians medical forum Doctors on board pipeline program Saturday APRIL 24 2021 OVERVIEW Introductions 15 mins Nuts amp Bolts 20 mins Premed Getting into medical school ID: 931086
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Guide for Parents & Families of FUTURE DOCTORS
Physicians medical forum Doctors on board pipeline programSaturday, APRIL 24, 2021
Slide2OVERVIEWIntroductions (15 mins)
Nuts & Bolts (20 mins)Pre-medGetting into medical schoolCosts
Q & A session (55 mins
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Slide3PHYSICIANS MEDICAL FORUM
Slide4ASPIRING DOCTORSFoundation in math and science
AP classesSolid study habits, test-taking skills Written and verbal communication skills
Extra-curricular activities –
sustained over time
Volunteer in medical setting
Work in a lab
Shadow a doctor
Medical research
Leadership positions
Slide5Extra-curricular activities
Slide6COLLEGEPre-requisite Coursework
1 year of biology1 year of physics1 year of English2 years of chemistry
BS-MD programs
Pre-Med ADVISOR
Mentor
Majors / GPA
MSAR $27
Slide7Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT)4 sections on the exam
Biological scienceChemical/physical sciencePsychological/social scienceCritical analysis & reasoning
Total score 472-528
When to take?
1 year before you enter medical school
Importance of exam
Alone it does not make or break your chances
www.aamc.org
Slide8The Admissions ProcessOne primary application
Submit electronically via AMCASMCAT score, academic transcripts, personal statement, extra-curricular activities, letter of recommendationsSecondary applicationsPersonalized essays from each school
$50-150 per school
Interviews
Travel to each school and interview with faculty
50% offered an acceptance
Slide9Costs of applying to medical school
Application Fees -- $2,000 MCATPrimary & SecondaryInterviews – travel and accommodations
Fee Assistance Program
Based on parental income
Reduced MCAT registration fee
MCAT practice products
MSAR access
AMCAS with 15 medical schools [$664 value]
www.aamc.org
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