A Smarter Way to Apply to Medical School

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Your Personal Statement Hook is Like a Movie Trailer—Make It a Good One

Rob Humbracht and Ryan Kelly

Why Gap Years Are Now (Basically) Required for Med School

Rob Humbracht and Ryan Kelly

Med School Kills Empathy. Here’s How to Fight Back.

Rob Humbracht and Ryan Kelly

Are You Ready to Apply to Medical or Graduate School? Take the Quiz and Find Out.

How to Write a Personal Statement in 6 Revisions (and Not Lose Your Mind)

Rob Humbracht and Ryan Kelly

Think Your Story Isn’t Unique? Why That Doesn’t Matter

Rob Humbracht and Ryan Kelly

The Biggest Mistake in Personal Statements: Talking About Everyone But Yourself

Videos

Short and interesting, we promise.

Podcast

It's This American Life meets the pre-med journey. Take a listen.

13 Changes Med Schools Should Make for 2020-21 Applications

The Savvy Premed

Should You Go To College in the Fall?

The Savvy Premed

How to Write About Coronavirus in Your Med School Essays

The Savvy Premed

Resources

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Residency Timeline

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2019-2020 Medical Schools by Index Score

Find Out the Average MCAT and GPA For Every Medical School in the US