Preparing for Medical School

An overview of what you can expect medical school to be like.

Find tools and information to help you get organized as you prepare to apply to medical school.

Find ways to get experience in the medical field before you attend medical school.

Learn about financial aid options for financing medical school and making it affordable.

Attending a medical career fair is a great way to learn about multiple schools, programs, and admissions requirements all in one place. You’ll be able to talk to lots of medical school admissions professionals and current medical students about the specific opportunities at their schools.

It's important that you create a network of support to help you as you meet the challenges of a medical school.

The AAMC PREview™ professional readiness exam (formerly known as the AAMC Situational Judgment Test), was developed and is administered by the AAMC. It is a standardized exam designed to to assess examinees’ understanding of effective pre-professional behavior across eight core competencies for entering medical school.