The competition to get in to medical school is fierce. Stand out from the crowd by following the tips and guidance in this book.
Dr. Jessica Freedman, formerly on faculty at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine where she served on medical school and residency admissions committees, will guide you step by step to improve your chances of admission to medical school.
The MedEdits Guide to Medical School Admissions addresses many topics including:
Where to go to college if you are premedWhen to take/retake the MCAT Whom to ask for letters of reference and howHow to improve your candidacyWhat medical schools look for in applicantsWhat applicants can do to market themselves most effectivelyHow to decide what topics should be included in the application written material, including experience entries and the personal statementHow to approach the personal statement and application entriesHow to write the "most meaningful" application entriesHow medical school admissions committees decide whom to interviewWhat to do if you are waitlistedDeciding where to apply and attendThe book includes multiple full length examples of:
Personal statementsApplication entries (both experience entries and new "most meaningful" descriptions)Secondary essaysLetters of intentWhether you are an outstanding candidate hoping to attend a top-notch medical school or a borderline applicant just hoping to get in somewhere, the no-nonsense advice offered in this comprehensive guide will greatly improve your chances of achieving your goals. The MedEdits Guide to Medical School Admissions is sure to become the go-to book for all aspiring doctors.
Dr. Jessica Freedman was on faculty at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine where she served on medical school and residency admissions committees and held key leadership positions in undergraduate and graduate medical education. She has won awards for her mentorship and teaching and has extensive professional writing experience. Further, her work privately advising medical school applicants with MedEdits Medical Admissions (www.mededits.com) has given her a nuanced understanding of applicants’ misconceptions, mistakes, experiences, and insecurities. This unique perspective allowed her to write a book that addresses applicants’ most pertinent concerns and questions.