The only book in its field written by a medical school admissions director - thus offering the unique perspective of an insider.

The only book in its field written by a medical school admissions director -- thus offering the unique perspective of an insider.

The only book in its field written by a medical school admissions director -- thus offering the unique perspective of an insider -- second edition.

This book is intended to be a brief and quickly readable roadmap for your journey to medical school and beyond. It is written primarily for the high school senior, the freshman in college, or the more advanced premedical student who is desperately in need of some guidance that can be read in a few sittings. The reason that I believe this book is necessary is due to the fact that when I was a medical student getting accurate information about how to get into medical school was difficult and obtaining accurate information about what medical school is actually like, much less residency and life as an attending physician, was impossible! You see, none of the people who are truly knowledgeable about medical education or the practice of medicine are found on undergraduate college campuses-they are in medical schools and hospitals, both of which are largely inaccessible to premedical students! The second edition of Medical School 101 includes a new section on the 2015 MCAT and the changes that you must make now in order to be prepared for the new edition of this important examination, an examination that is about to undergo the biggest changes to its format and content in decades. I have also added a glossary at the end of the book that will provide you with the basic vocabulary of Medicalese, the cryptic language that is spoken by medical students and physicians! Dr. Leonardo Noto -- Physician, Author, and Owner of "The Health and Medical Blog with a Personality," www.leonardonoto.com. Author of "The Life of a Colonial Fugitive," "Intrusive Memory," "The Cannabinoid Hypothesis," and "Medical School 101."

Getting into medical school is difficult, even for students with excellent college undergraduate records. Today, only about one-third of all students who apply to medical college are accepted—a statistic that emphasizes the vital importance of well-focused preparation on the part of medical school candidates. Getting into Medical School, now in its new twelfth edition, has gained a well-earned reputation as a time-proven source of sound advice and information on how medical school candidates can improve their chances for admission. Written by a medical doctor who is also an experienced student advisor, and updated to reflect today’s medical school environment, this book emphasizes the importance of attaining a good score on the standardized MCAT (Medical College Admission Test). It also guides applicants through the arduous process of preparing the medical school application and advises them on how to make a good impression when invited for that all-important personal interview. The book concludes with a detailed medical school directory that lists up-to-date tuitions and fees, academic requirements, and application and enrollment information for more than 170 accredited medical and osteopathic colleges across the United States. Also included is a list of Web sites that provide helpful information to medical school candidates.

Whether you're in your first year, doing your rotations, or finishing your residency, medical school is one of the most challenging -- and potentially enlightening -- things you'll ever go through. How do you turn the frustrations of med school into motivation? How do you remain focused on the things that made you go into medicine in the first place? How do you maintain your relationships with others and yourself? And most important, how do you use this education to become the best doctor you can be? The Med School Survival Guide advises readers on how to handle school, home, and the wards: Celebrate the small victories (. . .med school is too long to wait 'til the end to celebrate) Nurture your friendships (. . .they're what's going to get you through) Listen to your patients (. . .they'll tell you their story if you do) Subscribe to two medical journals (. . .having access to the most up-to-date information is critical during the clinical years of med school) Remember who you are (. . .med school is a long experiment in understanding yourself) Here is real-life advice and professional guidance for aspiring M.D.'s. The Med School Survival Guide shows you how to make it through medical school with your heart and soul intact.

This is a detailed, practical guide to gaining admission to medical school. The book takes the prospective medical student through the entire process step by step, with chapters covering: academic preparation; the personal statement; summer programmes; MCAT; submitting an application; types of medical schools, including podiatric, allopathic and osteopathic; important addresses and post-baccalaureate programmes; financial aid; testing agencies; publications; medical school curriculums; and course outline by year.