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How to Write Your Med School Activities Section (AACOMAS)

A guide to the AACOMAS activities section. Learn how to highlight your experiences and stand out to admissions committees.

Stanford GSB Optional Essays

An essay highlighting leadership in healthcare innovation, data-driven operations, and LGBTQ+ advocacy across clinical, academic, and startup settings.

Med School Recommendation Letter Prep Doc

Get powerful recommendation letters for medical school by preparing your recommenders with this guide and template. Includes a full example prep doc.

Med School Application Checklist

A comprehensive checklist of all the steps you need to take to apply to medical school, from the MCAT to interviews.

Full AMCAS Application Example | Stanford MD/PHD

Get an inside look at a successful AMCAS application. Discover how a strong combination of experiences and a compelling narrative can get you accepted.

The 5-Step Guide to a Med School Personal Statement

A simple guide to writing a powerful personal statement that avoids clichés, connects your experiences, and tells a compelling story.

Stanford Med School Personal Statement on Storytelling and Service

A personal essay exploring how storytelling, hardship, and advocacy shaped a deep commitment to medicine and patient-centered care.

AMCAS Work/Activities: Making Meaning of Your Experiences

A guide to the AMCAS activities section. Learn how to craft powerful descriptions that stand out and showcase your passion for medicine.

Med School Personal Statement: Harvard Sample

Read a successful Harvard Medical School personal statement. Learn how to craft an essay that stands out!

Medical School Personal Statement Example

A compelling personal statement that got a Black female applicant accepted to a top medical school.

Customizable Resume Template

With all the formatting done for you, just fill in your chosen experiences into this easy-to-use resume template!

Medical School Decider Tool

Unsure which medical schools to apply to? Use our tool to compare different programs based on your top priorities for medical school.

Med School Personal Statement: Drexel University College of Medicine

An accepted medical school personal statement that explores how volunteering in Ecuador and a flu vaccine drive shaped the writer's view of healthcare.

Nailing the Personal Statement

This guide walks a client through the reasons behind a Personal Statement along with examples of each section & what should be included.

A Stanford Admit's Medical School Application Essay

This personal statement explores how a family story and overcoming a learning disability led to a career in medicine.

Personal Statement - Medicine as a Catalyst for Growth and Connection

From a family tragedy to a volunteer experience in underserved communities, this personal statement tells the story of pursuing medicine for social good.

How to Write a Case Report - Instructions Guide

This PDF document provides the instructions for how to write a medical case report.

Strategies for Your Med School Application

​Applying to medical school is a competitive and complex process—but the right strategy can make all the difference. In this panel, seasoned experts Nathan M. (UNC), Xavier G. (Cornell), and Floriane K. (Stanford) will break down the key elements of a standout application, from framing your personal story and highlighting clinical experiences, to securing strong letters of recommendation and excelling in interviews. ​You’ll hear practical insights on how to approach each part of the process, avoid common mistakes, and position yourself as a compelling candidate. Whether you’re early in the journey or finalizing applications, this session will give you concrete tools and strategies to maximize your chances of admission.