List of Medical SchoolsReviewing the list of medical schools in an important first step toward the application process. Wikipedia's list of medical schools is actually very good. So instead of recreating redundant content, just click on the link (which opens in a new window). There are two main features of the list you should be aware of:
To sort by state, click on the little box by the "state" header. See the red arrow below. The most important information you want right now is to find out which schools are in your resident state. These schools give preferential treatment to their state's residents and you should definitely apply to all of them.
To sort by degree, click on the little box by the "degree" header. See the green arrow above. Determining which school offers a MD degree and which school offers a DO degree is only important if you specifically want to go to a MD (allopathic) school or a DO (osteopathic) school. I applied to both types of school because my goal is to be a rural doctor. Both paths lead to the same destination. The two degrees are largely similar. Follow the link for more information regarding osteopathic medical schools . As you go through the list, you should be developing a vague idea where to apply. Definitely apply to all your state's schools. As for the out-of-state schools, a good guide to get is the Medical School Admission Requirements (MSAR) Return to the beginning of
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. When I applied to medical school, I used MSAR to gauge my competition to MD schools. It offers the accepted students' GPA, MCAT scores, highest degree earned, and the schools' admissions requirements. Not only will it help you choose which school to apply to, it'll let you know how well you must do in you classes and on your MCAT.
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