Students & Residents

Understanding the Process

There are a lot of steps to applying to medical school and the AAMC has resources to guide you through the process.

Medical School Admission Requirements™ (MSAR®) for Applicants

The Medical School Admission Requirements™ (MSAR®) is an online database that enables you to browse, search, sort, and compare information about U.S. and Canadian medical schools and more.

Deciding Where to Apply

Deciding which medical schools to apply to is a very personal decision based on your goals and interests, but there are resources available to help you narrow down your options.

Understanding the Application Process

Find resources to help you understand the application process, how to choose medical programs, and more.

Applying to Medical School with the AMCAS® Program

The American Medical College Application Service® (AMCAS®) is the AAMC's centralized medical school application processing service. Most U.S. medical schools use the AMCAS program as the primary application method for their first-year entering classes.

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Fee Assistance Program

The AAMC Fee Assistance Program assists those who, without financial assistance, would be unable to take the Medical College Admission Test® (MCAT®), apply to medical schools that use the American Medical College Application Service® (AMCAS®), and more.

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