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The following resources are available for our premedical student visitors and those thinking of becoming a doctor. Find information on everything from taking the MCAT, to how to become a doctor. Articles include: how to become a physician; what to expect as a medical student; what it's like being a doctor; family-friendly medical schools; admissions info and essay writing courses; everything possible about taking the MCAT; being a non-traditional, mom or older medical student; the history of women in medicine; and, much more. Meet thousands of premeds in our active forums, ask questions and make new friends!
- Discuss becoming a doctor in our premed forum.
- The Process of Becoming a Physician
- A Tough Decision - Is Medicine Right for You?
- Premed Planning Timeline for Becoming a Doctor
- Preparing to Apply
- What to Expect as a Medical Student
- Dreaded Residency - How to Survive it
- Being a Doctor - Pros and Cons, What is it Really Like?
- What is the difference between an MD & DO?
- How Do I Get Family Support for this Career?
- Members Share - Personal Stories & Bios from Women in Medicine
- Online Diaries/'Blogs' - Premeds, Medical Students, Residents & Physicians
- Medical School Admissions Resources
- MCAT - Resources, Tips & Information
- "I'm Afraid I'm Not a Competitive Applicant. What Should I Do?" - Part I
- Interview with Eliza Lo Chin
- Are You a Victim of Self-Sabotage?
- What Medical Schools Look For in Interviewees
- Asking for Letters of Recommendation
- April vs. August MCAT
- Upping Your Patient Contact Hours
- Bad Primary Essays: Four Pitfalls To Avoid
- Typical Mistakes Many Pre-Meds Make With Their Secondary Applications
- "Am I too old to go back to school?" - What Medical Schools Look for Non-traditional Applicants
- Why medical school?
- When should I apply to medical school?
- What are medical school admission requirements?
- Recommended books about medical school admissions.
- Short List for Preparing to Apply to Medical School
- Everything Admissions - Complete list of Medical School Admissions Resources
- Discuss admissions in our premed forum.
Concerns
- How do admissions committees view the older, non-traditional candidate?
- Should I mention that I am a mother? - Answers from MomMD members
- Looking for a family friendly medical school?
- How to get support to pursue this career.
- The 'family-friendly' Medical School Survey
The MCAT
- MomMD's Complete MCAT Resource Guide.
- MCAT Scores- What do they mean?
- MCAT Test Sections? Number of Questions?
- Concepts and skills assessed on the Physical and Biological Science sections of the MCAT
- Concepts and skills assessed on the Verbal section of the MCAT
- Concepts and skills assessed on the Writing Sample section of the MCAT
- Preparing for the MCAT
- MCAT Flashcards - Leitner system
- MCAT Prep Courses
- MCAT Test Dates
- MCAT Test Registration
- New MCAT Computer Based Test
- Medical Minority Applicant Registry
- AMCAS - American Medical College Application Service
- Thoughts about the MCAT from an admissions expert.
- Recommended MCAT books.
- Snapshot of the MCAT.
- Thoughts about the MCAT from an admissions expert.
- Recommended MCAT books.
- Timing & The MCAT
The Admissions Essay
- Medical School Personal Statement Secrets
- Advice for Older Applicants
- Applicants with research backgrounds
- Personal Statements for Non-Science Majors
- How to Write an Outstanding Essay
- Essay Tips
Step One - Brainstorming
Step Two - Selecting an Essay Topic
Step Three: Writing the Essay, Tips for Success- Sample Essays
Medical school application essay - How I will make an excellent physician
Medical school application essay - Mother of two, personal story
More medical school essays... - Essay Tips
Medical School Directories
The Interview
- MCAT Storefront - Courses, books and more.
- MCAT STAT: Science Online by KAPLAN
- Prep for what you need. Enroll in Kaplan's Verbal Edge Online Class.
- Prep for what you need. Enroll in Kaplan's Physics Edge Online Class.
- www.kaptest.com/premed
- Take a Kaplan MCAT course
- Online MCAT Course
- More Indispensable Admissions Tips
- Get into the Medical School of your Dreams!
- List of schools offering MD/MPH programs
- MCAT Qbank
- MCAT Flash Feedback
- MCAT Classroom
- Financial Aid from Kaplan
- Self-Development & Well-Being Center - Put Yourself First! Rejuvenate, Refresh, Stop Burn-Out and much more.
- Women in Medicine Survey Results
- Women in Medicine Survey Demographics
- Women in Medicine Survey Results Medical Students & Residents
- Women in Medicine Survey Results Women in Medicine
- Women in Medicine Survey Results Career and Life Satisfaction
- The Changing Face of Medicine - How will this affect the healthcare industry?
- Take the MomMD Women in Medicine Survey
- Faces of Change, Voices of Inspiration - Latina Women in Medicine
- MomMD Manifesto for Change - Learn more about this exciting project for women in medicine.
- The Internet and New Opportunities for women in medicine.
- Career Resources & Articles
- Self Development & Discovery
- Resources just for medical Moms - health, breastfeeding, flexible work arrangements, and much more.
- What qualities to mothers bring to medicine?
- Job Share Network - Find a physician job share partner.
- Job Share Articles - Information, advice and practical tips for job sharing.
- Kids View - How do kids view medical moms? Tribute to moms in medicine.
- Motherhood - When to start a family? During medical school? How will it affect a medical career?
- Motherhood - Breastfeeding and call. Successful breastfeeding while working.
- Education Resources & Articles
- Looking Back - An article reviewing the history of women in medicine by author, Eliza Lo Chin, MD.
- BlackOut at Bellevue - A physician describes life in a psychiatric hospital during the massive power outage of Aug 2003.
- The Road Now Taken (Part One) - One physician's story of her medical career.
- Meet moms and medical students Wendy Chamberlain and Mel Watkins.
- Woman of the Month Award - Celebrate women in medicine.
- What are the biggest challenges facing women in medicine?
- Recommended books about women in medicine.
Today's Women in Medicine
Balancing Career & Family
Inspiring Stories
Challenges & Issues
- Negotiating Maternity Leave - A Guide
- Parenting articles - checklists and info for an easier family life! From childproofing to college...
- Resources just for Moms - health, breastfeeding, flexible work arrangements, and much more.
- Recommended books on balancing career and family.
- Join MomMD - Free membership in the fastest growing community of women in medicine.
- Discussion Forums - Connect with other women in medicine online.
- MomMD Diaries - Read the diaries and journals of women in medicine: physicians, medical students and premeds.
- Members Share - Personal stories and inspiration from MomMD members (doctors and students).
- Get Involved in MomMD - Ways to Participate.
- Mentoring - Find or become a mentor through our online forums.
- Website Links
Shopping - Products & Services
- MomMD Products & Services - Full range for women in medicine.
- MomMD Store - Visit the official MomMD store. MomMD T-shirts, bags and much more.
- Equipment - Buy medical equipment and medical supplies, such as scrubs, stethoscopes, etc. from our affiliates.
- Recommended Books - Must-read books suggestions from MomMD members.