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The Multiple Mini-Interview (MMI) for Medical School or Dental School

In recent years, some medical and dental schools have switched to the Multiple Mini Interview format in lieu of traditional interviews. This approach was used initially by medical schools in Canada and Australia and has been adopted by a number of medical and dental schools in the U.S. in recent years. During an MMI, the […]

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After the Medical School Interview: Thank-You Letters

Once your medical school interview is behind you, you may think that all you need to do is wait to hear the committee’s decision. However, there is another step you can take before you leave the decision in the hands of the admissions committee. Your next task, and perhaps the last one you’ll have before

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Post-bac Programs for Premedical, Predental and Preveterinary Students

What do you do if your decision to become a physician, dentist or veterinarian was made after you completed college? How do you obtain the science courses necessary to apply? Or, perhaps you made the decision early on, but your grades in college are not competitive for admissions into med or dental school. Then what?

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Open File versus Closed File Interviews: What’s the Difference?

One of the most significant differences between types of interviews is whether they are open or closed file. In an open file interview, the interviewer has access to your application materials. Prior to the interview, he or she will already be familiar with your GPA, test scores, extracurricular and work activities and personal statement. By

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Freezing in the Midwest – An Interview Day Adventure

Upon receiving my first interview, at a well regarded med school in the Midwest, I started figuring out what I would need to bring.  Snappy portfolio case, power suit, copy of AMCAS application, and of course, a light jacket. This last item was where I made a serious error. Although I was born in the

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Rolling Admissions and the Early Applicant Advantage

Most medical schools use a rolling admissions process, meaning that they evaluate applications as they receive them, rather than waiting until the deadline. This method provides the early applicant with a distinct advantage. Early applicants will be evaluated while there are plenty of interview spots and places in the class still available. As time passes and

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