When combined with other elements of the admissions process, the PREview exam provides a more complete picture of applicants.
The AAMC collaborates with subject matter experts in the ongoing development of the exam. These experts work closely with medical students and understand the expectations and responsibilities of medical students, our future physicians. They include a diverse group of admissions officers, faculty, student affairs representatives, and others.
What is the PREview exam?
The PREview exam is a situational judgment test administered through a secure online testing environment. It includes a single test section with text-based scenarios that present hypothetical dilemmas similar to what you may encounter in medical school.
What to know about the exam:
- 75 minutes (1 hour, 15 minutes) to complete
- 186 Multiple-choice responses
- Score reports will be released approximately 30 days following each testing window
What is measured on the PREview exam?
PREview is a standardized exam that presents a series of hypothetical scenarios and asks examinees to evaluate the effectiveness of a series of behavioral responses to each scenario. Examinees’ responses provide insight into their knowledge of effective and ineffective behaviors across nine professional competencies for entering medical students: interpersonal skills, cultural awareness, cultural humility, empathy and compassion, teamwork and collaboration, ethical responsibility to self and others, resilience and adaptability, reliability and dependability, commitment to learning and growth.
