Aspiring Docs resources

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We’re pleased to announce that Aspiring Docs has added several new resources to the AAMC website.

Fact Sheets

Two medical students talk about their experiences as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and how it prepared them for medical school.

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

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

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

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

Ashtin is a first generation college graduate from a rural community who is interested in public health and health policy.

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 aspiringdocs@aamc.org.

As always, if you are interested in partnering with us on any new fact sheets or resources, or would like to suggest a medical student or resident to participate in the Inspiring Stories, please reach out to us.

Warmest regards,
Janelle Peters
Tami Levin
 

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