May 13, 2025Enhance Your Medical Application with Extracurricular ChoicesBy Elizabeth LaScala, PhD ‘Medical admission committees want applicants who have demonstrated intelligence, maturity, integrity, a dedication to service, […]
April 10, 2025Selecting a Premed Undergraduate ProgramBy Elizabeth LaScala, PhD Prerequisites for Medical School: GENERALLY REQUIRED COURSES Biology – 2 semesters with lab Chemistry – 2 semesters […]
October 9, 2024Writing Your “Why Doctor of Osteopathy” Personal StatementBy Elizabeth LaScala, MD, PhD The Doctor of Osteopathy Personal Statement comprises 5300 characters convincing DO programs that you are […]
October 9, 2024Writing the “Why Us” Secondary Response for Medical SchoolBy Elizabeth LaScala, MD, PhD One of the most common questions for medical schools to ask in their secondaries is, […]
July 1, 2024An Overview of the Situational Judgment TestsBy Elizabeth LaScala, MD, PhD Whether you are applying to residency, medical school, veterinary school, or even some undergraduate programs, […]
June 27, 2024Medical School Secondaries: Cautionary Tips on Trick QuestionsBy Elizabeth LaScala, MD, PhD Always read secondary prompts carefully. Whether they mean to or not, some medical schools provide […]
April 9, 2024Writing Your Activities Section for Medical School ApplicationsBy Elizabeth LaScala, MD, PhD Whether you are completing the Activities Section of the AMCAS, AACOMAS, or TMDSAS application, this […]
April 8, 2024Writing Your Personal Statement for Medical School ApplicationsBy Elizabeth LaScala, MD, PhD Many individuals who send me inquiries about medical school ask how I can help them […]
August 23, 2023Fellowships and Scholarships Provided by OrganizationsBy Elizabeth LaScala, PhD and Stuart Nachbar Many graduate fellowships are provided by universities and are restricted to the pursuit […]