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Dr. Chloe Lash discusses prehealth advising at small colleges.

Building a Prehealth Foundation at Small Colleges: A Conversation with Dr. Chloe Lash

Prehealth advising offices are a hybrid of academic advising, career and student services, and scientific education to support dozens of students interested in the health professions. The first prehealth advisors were likely college professors who advised aspiring medical school applicants in the 1960s (as described in our previous article about ... Read more

Emil Chuck, PhD

Updated September 25, 2024 by Emil Chuck, PhD

Pre-Medical

Five Mistakes I Made When I Applied to Medical School (The First Time)

Everyone reading SDN likely knows that gaining admission to medical school is difficult. It not only takes years of preparation, exceptional academic performance, and hours dedicated to extra-curricular activities—the process takes resiliency and tremendous determination. ... Read more

Renee Marinelli

Updated June 26, 2022 by Renee Marinelli

medical school prerequisites as a nontraditional student

Pre-Medical

10 Things to Do to Prepare for Applying to Med School

Keep these things in mind this year to help you prepare for your medical school application process.

AAMC Staff

Updated June 27, 2022 by AAMC Staff