Exploring Medicine: Parents, Families, and Mentors

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Upcoming Webinar for Students

From High School to Health Care: Black Students in Medicine, Oct. 15

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If you know a student who’s thinking about a career in medicine or health care, you’re in the right place! The AAMC has resources to support you and your student. 

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Review these tips to help your student navigate the medical school application process.

Share these free financial programs with your student: AAMC Fee Assistance Program, FIRST, and Financial Wellness.

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Family Connection and Engagement

Check out these resources for family members supporting their first-generation college student as they pursue a medical career.

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Explore this database to find programs and activities to strengthen your student’s path to a health care career.

Use this NAF Expedition with your student to explore and learn more about a career in medicine.

Find tips and activities to help your student grow their money skills, habits, and attitudes. Resources available for young children through young adults.

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Upcoming Events for Students

BigFuture’s Real Talk and the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) team up to present a free virtual event featuring Black doctors who will share their stories and experiences and answer questions.

Location: Virtual

Date/Time: Oct. 15 from 8-9 p.m. ET  

An opportunity for aspiring applicants and premeds like you to connect with medical schools and admissions experts from around the U.S. Register to attend this free event.

Location: Virtual

Date/Time: Oct. 16 & 17 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. ET 

Attend a free, all-day event that will give you the scoop from trustworthy sources on how to apply and get into medical school — and how to succeed once you get there.

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Date/Time: Nov. 9 from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 pm. ET

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