Why I Was Rejected in US Med School?
If you’ve ever sat staring at a rejection email from a U.S. medical school wondering, “Why was I rejected in US med school?” — you are far from alone. For…
Posted inSchools & Colleges Medical Schools
Stop Applying to Ivy League Medical Schools: Why International Students Are Wasting Time and Money
Choosing where to apply for medical school is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a pre-med. For many international students, the prestige of an Ivy League medical…
Posted inMedical Schools Schools & Colleges
5 Top-Rated Digital Flashcard Apps for Medical School Exams
Studying medicine means learning an enormous volume of facts and concepts — anatomy, pharmacology, pathology, micro, clinical reasoning and more. For most med students, the secret weapon is a spaced-repetition…
Posted inMedical Schools Schools & Colleges
Best Medical-school Prep Courses for U.S. Applicants
Applying to U.S. medical schools is a multi-stage process: you’ll usually need strong coursework, a competitive MCAT score, compelling application materials (AMCAS/AACOMAS), and polished interview skills. “Prep” comes in different…
Posted inSchools & Colleges Medical Schools
What is the Difference between MD and MBBS?
The difference between MD and MBBS is mainly about what the degree is and where it sits in medical training: MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) is an undergraduate…
Posted inSchools & Colleges Canada Medical Schools
Caribbean Medical Schools that Don’t Require MCAT for International Students
Several well-known Caribbean medical schools do not require the MCAT for international applicants. That means if you are a non-U.S., non-Canadian student, many Caribbean schools will accept your application without…
Posted inSchools & Colleges Canada Medical Schools
Caribbean Medical Schools that Don’t Require MCAT?
Many reputable Caribbean medical schools do not require MCAT scores for all applicants, but the rule usually depends on where you are from. Most well-known Caribbean MD programs do ask…
Posted inSchools & Colleges Canada Medical Schools
Med Schools in Canada that Don’t Require MCAT for International Students
Yes, there are Canadian medical schools that don’t require the MCAT and also accept international applicants. Practically speaking, the realistic MCAT-free options for international applicants are mainly McGill University and…
Posted inSchools & Colleges Medical Schools
Undergraduate Medical Program in the UK/Australia that Accepts International Students Without the UCAT
Yes — There are undergraduate medicine routes in both the UK and Australia that accept international students without the UCAT; however, these options are limited and vary by school and…