Reference & Instruction Librarian
Getting There: Med School Application Pathways
- Getting Into Medical School | Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)Basic requirements and timeline for admission to medical school.
- Preparing for Medical School | Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)Resources to help you prepare for medical school, including staying organized, getting relevant experience, paying for medical school, and cultivating a support network.
- Med School Advice & Tips | Princeton ReviewHelpful tips on preparing and applying to medical school and studying for the MCAT.
- Timeline for Application and Admission to Medical School | Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)A four+ year plan for preparing for medical school.
- Pre-Med Timeline for Undergrads | American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM)A recommended timeline for preparing for medical school during undergrad, including recommendations for post-college if you wish to take a gap year or different undergraduate path.
- Premed Worksheets for The Official Guide to Medical School Admissions | Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)Downloadable, fillable PDFs to help you plan for med school, including undergrad pre-med coursework, getting relevant experience, thinking about specialties, preparing for the MCAT, and templates for budgeting and comparing degree programs.
- Applying to Medical School | Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)Overview of the med school application process, including timeline, cost, and introduction to the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS).
- Admission Requirements | Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)A listing of admission requirements for medical degree programs.
- Careers in Medicine | Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)Resources for exploring your physician career options, choosing your medical specialty, and applying to residency.
Resume Builders
- Undergraduate Research and Fellowships Mentoring | Penn StateDiscover opportunities and funding for undergraduate research projects.
- Student Engagement Network | Penn StateGrant funding and support for undergraduate research, professional experiences, experiential learning, study abroad, and more.
- Penn State Berks Pre-Medical Society | Student LifeGet involved with the academic club that provides information to students pursuing healthcare careers, such as physicians, physician assistants, dentists, nurses, therapists, and more.
- How Med School Applicants Should Manage Social Media | US News & World ReportDigital professionalism tips for pre-med students.
MCAT Exam Prep Materials
Planning
- MCAT Ultimate Guide | Shermassian Academic ConsultingAn overview of the MCAT, including content, scoring, scheduling, and study and prep resources.
- The Ideal MCAT Study Schedule | Shemmassian Academic ConsultingA guide to developing your MCAT study schedule, including free downloadable templates for 1 month, 2 months, 3 months, 4 months, and 6 months of prep.
- Taking the MCAT Exam | Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)Resources to prepare for and take the MCAT exam, including registering, seeking accommodations, an overview of MCAT test day, scoring, and FAQs.
Studying
- Free MCAT Exam & Other Resources | BlueprintFree MCAT practice exam, study planner, flashcards, content checklists and other guides. (Review Blueprint's privacy policy.)
- MCAT prep materials in Thun LibraryThe most up-to-date MCAT study guides and prep materials are in Thun Library's Beyond Berks Collection.
- How to Use MCAT Flashcards | Princeton ReviewStrategies for effective MCAT prep using flashcards.
- GRE prep materials in Thun LibraryThe most up-to-date GRE study guides and prep materials are in Thun Library's Beyond Berks Collection.
Keeping Current: Medical Research and Development
Medical News, Research and Development
- Health & Medicine News | Science DailyBreaking news on academic health and medical research.
- Medical XpressMedical news from the Science X network.
- MedScapeLatest medical news and expert perspectives for physicians and healthcare professionals.
- Global IP News: Medical industryCurrent patent filings for medical devices and other innovations from around the world.
Scholarly Medical Journals
- JAMA : The Journal of the American Medical AssociationSee the Just Published feature for latest medical research.
- New England Journal of MedicineLinks to recently published articles.
- The LancetLinks to Articles in Press -- accepted, peer-reviewed articles published online first.
Med School Wellness
- What Med School Is Really Like | Association of American Medical Colleges (AACM)Medical students share their experiences and give advice to pre-medical students.
- Medical Student Well-Being | Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)Student service providers, faculty, staff, and current medical students share personal stories of resilience, resources for maintaining well-being, and programs, practices, and strategies they have found to be effective in building student well-being.
- Medical School Survival Tips | Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)Learn how to build relationships with mentors, make time to explore all your medical career options, manage your finances, take care of your physical and mental health, and more.
- Medical Student Well-Being Resources | American College of Physicians (ACP)Recommended articles, podcasts, on-demand webinars, exercises, and other resources for maintaining well-being in med school.
- Learn the 4 key elements of medical student well-being | American Medical Association (AMA)Reviews four factors in medical students' well-being: Physical, Emotional, Social, and Sense of Purpose.
- Medical School Wellness Curriculum Collection | Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)Evidence-based learning resources about medical school wellness, including financial wellness, moral distress, impostor experience, mental health, procrastination, and more.
Pre-Med Society Resource Speed Dating Event
Get to know each of five pre-med preparation resources on a 'speed date'--then tell-all to share what you learned!
- Dating Profiles - Pre-Med Society Resource Speed DatingInformational profiles about each of the pre-med resources you'll get to know on your speed dates.
- Worksheet - Pre-Med Society Resource Speed DatingWhich resources are worth a second date? Take some notes on each of your resource speed dates. A printable and fillable PDF.
- Premed Worksheets for The Official Guide to Medical School Admissions | Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)Downloadable, fillable PDFs to help you plan for med school, including undergrad pre-med coursework, getting relevant experience, thinking about specialties, preparing for the MCAT, and templates for budgeting and comparing degree programs.
- The Ideal MCAT Study Schedule | Shemmassian Academic ConsultingA guide to developing your MCAT study schedule, including free downloadable templates for 1 month, 2 months, 3 months, 4 months, and 6 months of prep.
- MCAT prep materials in Thun Library**Cozy up with print materials hand-picked for your speed date!**
- Health & Medicine News | Science DailyBreaking news on academic health and medical research.
- Medical Student Well-Being | Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)Student service providers, faculty, staff, and current medical students share personal stories of resilience, resources for maintaining well-being, and programs, practices, and strategies they have found to be effective in building student well-being.
- Dear Future DocUse this printable or fillable PDF notecard to write a note of encouragement to your future self.
Part of the Physician Foundation's National Physician Suicide Awareness Day initiative.
Acknowledgements
This Pre-Med Society Resource Speed Dating Event is inspired by the Speed Databasing project from Jill Chisnell and Teresa MacGregor at Carnegie Mellon University.