The following resources are available for our premedical student visitors and those thinking of becoming a doctor. Find information on everything from taking the MCAT, to how to become a doctor. Articles include: how to become a physician; what to expect as a medical student; what it's like being a doctor; family-friendly medical schools; admissions info and essay writing courses; everything possible about taking the MCAT; being a non-traditional, mom or older medical student; the history of women in medicine; and, much more. Meet thousands of premeds in our active forums, ask questions and make new friends!

How to Become a Doctor

Admissions - Starting Out

• Why medical school?
• When should I apply to medical school?
• What are medical school admission requirements?
• Recommended books about medical school admissions.
• Short List for Preparing to Apply to Medical School
• Everything Admissions - Complete list of Medical School Admissions Resources
• Discuss admissions in our premed forum.

Concerns

• How do admissions committees view the older, non-traditional candidate?
• Should I mention that I am a mother? - Answers from MomMD members
• Looking for a family friendly medical school?
• How to get support to pursue this career.
• The 'family-friendly' Medical School Survey

The MCAT

• MomMD's Complete MCAT Resource Guide.
• MCAT Scores- What do they mean?
• MCAT Test Sections? Number of Questions?
• Concepts and skills assessed on the Physical and Biological Science sections of the MCAT
• Concepts and skills assessed on the Verbal section of the MCAT
• Concepts and skills assessed on the Writing Sample section of the MCAT
• Preparing for the MCAT
• MCAT Flashcards - Leitner system
• MCAT Prep Courses
• MCAT Test Dates
• MCAT Test Registration
• New MCAT Computer Based Test
• Medical Minority Applicant Registry
• AMCAS - American Medical College Application Service
• Thoughts about the MCAT from an admissions expert.
• Recommended MCAT books.
• Snapshot of the MCAT.
• Thoughts about the MCAT from an admissions expert.
• Recommended MCAT books.
• Timing & The MCAT

The Admissions Essay

• Medical School Personal Statement Secrets
• Advice for Older Applicants
• Applicants with research backgrounds
• Personal Statements for Non-Science Majors
• How to Write an Outstanding Essay
  
• Essay Tips
  Step One - Brainstorming
  Step Two - Selecting an Essay Topic
  Step Three: Writing the Essay, Tips for Success
• Sample Essays
  Medical school application essay - How I will make an excellent physician
  Medical school application essay - Mother of two, personal story
  More medical school essays...

Medical School Directories

• Medical school directory - MD degree
• Medical school directory - DO degree

The Interview

• Tips and thoughts for the interview
• Medical School Interviews - How to prepare and how to do well!
  

Resources from Kaplan

Women in Medicine

Today's Women in Medicine

• Self-Development & Well-Being Center - Put Yourself First! Rejuvenate, Refresh, Stop Burn-Out and much more.
• Women in Medicine Survey Results
• Women in Medicine Survey Demographics
• Women in Medicine Survey Results Medical Students & Residents
• Women in Medicine Survey Results Women in Medicine
• Women in Medicine Survey Results Career and Life Satisfaction
• The Changing Face of Medicine - How will this affect the healthcare industry?
• Take the MomMD Women in Medicine Survey
• Faces of Change, Voices of Inspiration - Latina Women in Medicine
• MomMD Manifesto for Change - Learn more about this exciting project for women in medicine.
• The Internet and New Opportunities for women in medicine.

Balancing Career & Family

• Career Resources & Articles
• Self Development & Discovery
• Resources just for medical Moms - health, breastfeeding, flexible work arrangements, and much more.
• What qualities to mothers bring to medicine?
• Job Share Network - Find a physician job share partner.
• Job Share Articles - Information, advice and practical tips for job sharing.
• Kids View - How do kids view medical moms? Tribute to moms in medicine.
• Motherhood - When to start a family? During medical school? How will it affect a medical career?
• Motherhood - Breastfeeding and call. Successful breastfeeding while working.
• Education Resources & Articles

Inspiring Stories

• Looking Back - An article reviewing the history of women in medicine by author, Eliza Lo Chin, MD.
• BlackOut at Bellevue - A physician describes life in a psychiatric hospital during the massive power outage of Aug 2003.
• The Road Now Taken (Part One) - One physician's story of her medical career.
• Meet moms and medical students Wendy Chamberlain and Mel Watkins.
• Woman of the Month Award - Celebrate women in medicine.

Challenges & Issues

• What are the biggest challenges facing women in medicine?
• Recommended books about women in medicine.

Parenting

• Negotiating Maternity Leave - A Guide
• Parenting articles - checklists and info for an easier family life! From childproofing to college...
• Resources just for Moms - health, breastfeeding, flexible work arrangements, and much more.
• Recommended books on balancing career and family.

Community

Shopping - Products & Services

• MomMD Products & Services - Full range for women in medicine.
• MomMD Store - Visit the official MomMD store. MomMD T-shirts, bags and much more.
• Equipment - Buy medical equipment and medical supplies, such as scrubs, stethoscopes, etc. from our affiliates.
• Recommended Books - Must-read books suggestions from MomMD members.