Episode 34: Exclusive Interview with Leadership at the AAMC

All Access: Med School Admissions

I’m grateful for the opportunity to bring you the voices of some of the leadership members at the AAMC. You will hear from Dr. Geoffrey Young, the Senior Director of Student Affairs and Programs, and Mr. Patrick Fritz, the Senior Director of AMCAS. This conversation brings you into how the AAMC has been working to adapt to the changes and disruptions brought by the Coronavirus pandemic. They also provide us with tips and advice about the AMCAS application, including common pitfalls that can cause delays in the processing of applications. We reference a lot of resources and opportunities so be sure to check out the links in the show notes. I hope this conversation brings you some reassurance that we all care and are thinking about our applicants during all of this uncertainty.

RESOURCES

Understanding the Application Process

Coronavirus (COVID-19) and AMCAS

AMCAS Application

AMCAS Student Services

Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. ET

Closed Wednesday, 3-5 p.m. ET

[e-mail]

202-828-0600

AMCAS Tools and Tutorials - includes some recently recorded AMCAS webinars

Alternative Grading Resource

Medical School Admissions Requirements Guide (MSAR)

AAMC Fee Assistance Program Benefits:

• Reduced registration fee, from $320 to $130, for MCAT exams.
• Consideration for financial assistance to obtain an updated evaluation to support an application for MCAT exam accommodations
• Complimentary subscription to the MSAR
• Waiver for all AMCAS fees for one (1) application submission with up to 20 medical school designations ($970 value), submitted by December 31, 2021.

COVID-related Admissions Policies for All Med Schools - Advisor Reports now available to applicants

Pre-Health Advisor Reports Page

May, 22nd @ 12:00 EST: AAMC Webinar About Demonstrating the Competencies in the Application

Register Here