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Are you considering whether a career in medicine is right for you? Check out AAMC premed resources to learn about medically related experience, how to prepare for the application process, and get inspired by personal stories from medical students, residents, and physicians.

Exploring Medicine: Resources for the K-12 and Pathway Communities

The AAMC provides resources, programs, tools, data, and engagement to help families, mentors, educators, and pathway program staff as they guide, support, and inspire students to pursue their future health care careers.

Explore Medical Careers

Check out these resources if you're just starting out in considering a career in medicine. You'll learn about career paths, read inspiring stories, receive advice from experts, and more.

The Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP)

SHPEP is a free, transformative summer experience for students interested in the health professions. Participation may better position students for acceptance into advanced degree programs.

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Aspiring Docs® Program

Aspiring Docs provides resources and inspiration to help you get started on your path to medicine. Learn how to get medically related experience, prepare for the application process, and get inspired by personal stories from medical students, residents, and physicians.

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Inspiring Stories

There's a story behind every application. Read about some of the inspiring journeys others have made from applicant to medical student to physician.

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Getting Into Medical School

Learn more about what you need to do to get into medical school, including understanding the requirements to apply, taking the MCAT® exam, and establishing a timeline for your application.