Many of you have heard the rumors, and the news, about the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) recent re-evaluation of the MCAT, one of the gold standards of the medical school admissions process since it was first administered in 1928! Last spring, after an extensive study, “The MR5 Committee” released its preliminary recommendations. The most significant changes would be updating the natural science sections to reflect more current science; adding a section on behaviora
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Question: Hi HPA, I had a quick question about molecular biology and med school. I noticed that most MOL majors are also premed. Is there any correlation between these two things? Do you have to be passionate about molecular biology in order to become a good doctor? Or is it because med school studies focus on molecular biology? I've just discovered recently that I'm not particularly passionate about molecular biology, but I am still interested in being a premed. I'm just worri
An article of interest from The New England Journal of Medicine.
Question: Hi HPA, I heard that I can’t volunteer at UMCP because it’s moving to Plainsboro. Is that true?
Answer: Yes it’s true that the University Medical Center at Princeton is moving, but no it’s NOT true that you can no longer volunteer there. The volunteer program is alive and well, hosted by our Student Volunteer Council and some able student leaders (go to http://www.princeton.edu/~svc/weekly.shtml and scroll down to “Health&r
Answer: Yes it’s true that the University Medical Center at Princeton is moving, but no it’s NOT true that you can no longer volunteer there. The volunteer program is alive and well, hosted by our Student Volunteer Council and some able student leaders (go to http://www.princeton.edu/~svc/weekly.shtml and scroll down to “Health&r
Question: Is it OK to get a letter of recommendation for med school from my preceptor? I’m applying this summer and at the meeting before winter break I thought you said that preceptors were fine. Just checking. Thanks!
Answer: Your memory serves you well. A letter of recommendation from a preceptor or a TA is fine. You’ll want two letters from someone who taught you in science courses, and often in the science disciplines it is the pr
Answer: Your memory serves you well. A letter of recommendation from a preceptor or a TA is fine. You’ll want two letters from someone who taught you in science courses, and often in the science disciplines it is the pr
An article of interest from the AAMC.
Question: Hi HPA – I am a freshman and I am trying to make plans for this summer. I want to remain in the states and I’d really like to get some clinical exposure, and maybe have a chance to do some clinical research. I don’t have enough money to pay for housing to be out of my hometown… Are there any domestic Princeton programs or resources that you can recommend?
Answer: Just this week, the 2012 PICS (Princeton Internships in Civic Service) opportunities w
Answer: Just this week, the 2012 PICS (Princeton Internships in Civic Service) opportunities w
An article of interest from the American Medical Association (AMA).
The Editorial Board of the Princeton Public Health Review is pleased to announce the publication of its 2011 Review, along with the launch of its new website, www.princeton.edu/pphr. On this site, you'll find links to a wide range of health-related JPs and theses written by members of the classes of 2011 and 2012. If, after perusing their work, you're inspired to get involved yourself, consider applying for the Editorial Board (email Allison Daminger at daminger@princeton.edu for m
Events
- Feb 9, 2012, 6:00 p.m.Mathey Private Dining Room
- Feb 10, 2012, 2:00 p.m.University Medical Center at Princeton (UMCP)
- Feb 10, 2012, 5:00 p.m.TigerTracks
- Feb 14, 2012, 8:00 a.m.UMCP Ground Floor Conference Room A-B