Take AAMC PREview® Professional Readiness Exam

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Register for the AAMC PREview® professional readiness Exam

Access the PREview Portal to register and take your PREview exam.

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Professionalism matters to medical schools. They seek applicants who have developed an understanding of professionalism and who are ready to advance their competencies. The PREview exam is designed to assess professionalism skills. These skills, together with academic preparation, are required for success in medical school and beyond.  

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Everything You Need to Know

6 Things to Know About the PREview Exam

If you are planning to apply to a medical or health professions school, many of the schools you are interested in attending may require or recommend taking the PREview exam. Before you take the exam, here are six important things you need to know.

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Do You Need to Take the PREview Exam?

A growing number of U.S. schools have adopted the PREview exam into their admissions processes. The following is a list of participating schools for the current application year.

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What to Expect on PREview Test Day

Part of being confident and prepared to take your PREview exam is knowing what to expect and what is expected of you while you are testing. Check out the More About PREview Test Day page to learn more about test format, time, experience, and proctor assistance. 

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Prepare for and Take the PREview Exam

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Prepare for the PREview exam with free resources from the AAMC.

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The PREview exam will be administered from April through September in 2025.

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PREview scores reflect an examinees’ understanding of effective and ineffective professional behaviors.  

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test day requirements

The PREview exam is administered through a secure online testing environment. Review the technical and security requirements you must meet in order to complete the exam.

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If you have a disability or medical condition that you believe requires an adjustment to standard testing conditions, we encourage you to apply for accommodated testing. 

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Get answers to your questions about PREview registration, taking the exam, receiving and sending your score, and more.

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