Useful Information for Pre-professional Students

Preparing for a health profession during the undergraduate years is certainly not an easy process.  It requires careful planning and access to the right information in order to get ahead of the game.  As a result of our preparation for and current application to health professions schools, we HPO officers have decided to compile some suggestions for things to do in order to provide all HPO members with information regarding their preparation for admission into a school of their choice.

The Script: Check out the revised version of the Script (coming soon) for some detailed suggestions, broken down by class.

Interview Tips: Take a look at this website to help prepare yourself for medical school interviews.

More Interview Tips: from the Student Doctor Network

Letter Template for Turning Down an Offer: Replace italicized text with the information relevant to you.

#1 Premed Advisor: Discussion board and interview tips, with new tips to come regarding MCATs.

The Medical School Application: Interviewing and general pre-med advice

Applicant Responsibilities and Recommendations Concerning Acceptance: These sites from AAMC detail the "traffic rules" for MD programs that operate through AMCAS.

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