Medicine

Overview – Types of Medical Practice

足彩app哪个是正规的re are three different types of medical practice to consider:

足彩app哪个是正规的s apply more than a full year in advance of starting medical school, which typically begins in the fall. For example, those applying in Spring/Summer 2026 are aiming to start in Fall 2027.

Applications

Application Timeline

Requirements vary by program. This is not an official planning sheet and should be used as a reference. Please consult with an advisor to plan out a timeline that fits you.

  • Start science prerequisites based on your placement/prior coursework – General Chem, Organic Chem, General Bio, General Physics, Biochemistry, Statistics, Calculus – UWB Career Services Coursework
  • Network: Join pre-medicine clubs, shadow physicians
  • Clinical Hours: Volunteer at hospitals/clinics to gain exposure and experience
  • Summer: Enrichment/Research programs – Applications due in January/February – UWB Getting Experience
  • Continue: Prerequisites, volunteering, shadowing, gaining research & clinical experience
  • Plan Ahead: Research medical schools, establish MCAT timeline
  • Consider financial plan
  • Summer: Begin studying for the MCAT – Explore resources and begin foundational review
  • Medical College Admission Test (MCAT):
    • October: Register for the MCAT
    • Aug-Dec: Continue intensive studying
    • Jan-April: Take MCAT
  • Gather Materials:
    • Draft activities log
    • Request letters of recommendation
    • Draft and revise personal statement
  • Collect transcripts: Download transcript matching forms
  • Use centralized application services for MD/DO/ND/DPM programs
    • Submit all materials
    • Identify the schools to which you are applying
    • Adhere to due dates within those systems
  • Summer: Interview – Practice through mock interviews, review possible questions
  • September–February: Attend medical school interviews, send thank-you notes
  • October–March: Rolling admissions – decisions released!
  • April–May: Make final school choice, submit deposit
  • August: Begin Medical School!!

Primary Applications

Submit the primary application depending on the type of medical school you wish to attend.

Visit the Apply page for more on prerequisite coursework and grades, transcripts, activities, personal statements and letters of recommendation in general.

Prerequisite coursework and grades specific to Medical Schools

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Here is an accessible version of the Grade Conversion Chart.

Use this grade conversion chart to see how AMCAS will calculate your UW grades. Remember that they will consider both your BCPM (science) GPA and your AO (all other) GPA in addition to your overall GPA, and all attempts of repeated courses are counted. 足彩app哪个是正规的 AMCAS Grade Conversion Guide is for personal reference. Do not enter the estimates on your AMCAS application; you must enter course information as it appears on your official transcript.

Transcripts specific to Medical Schools

足彩app哪个是正规的 Centralized Application Service (CAS) requires that you download a Transcript Request Form to be submitted with each of your transcripts. This form includes your CAS ID number, so it is an essential piece in matching your transcript to your application and avoiding unnecessary delays. Download the form, fill it out, and upload it with your transcript request so the school can attach it to your transcript when they submit it to the CAS.

Activities specific to Medical Schools

足彩app哪个是正规的 CAS will sometimes allow you to designate 3 “most impactful” experiences on your activities log. For these 3 activities, you will be granted more character space for your reflection on how the experience impacted your growth/development as a healthcare professional/prospective physician.

Letters of Recommendation/Evaluation specific to Medical Schools

Letters of recommendation/evaluation should come from individuals who can speak about characteristics such as your academic ability, interpersonal skills, clinical or research experiences, etc. Letters must be submitted through the CAS. See AMCAS Letters of Evaluation/Recommendation service for details). Applicants are also advised to check with each of their chosen schools to determine specific information that should be included.

Secondary Applications

After reviewing your primary application through the CAS, schools may invite you to submit a secondary application specific to that school. Secondary applications usually include more essays and an application fee for the school. This is a necessary step to proceed with your application. You should plan to submit the secondary application as soon as possible to secure an interview.

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