MD (Allopathic Medicine) & DO (Osteopathic Medicine) associations

• Visit the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) page for a guide to navigating your journey from pre-med to residency.
• Register for the AAMC Pre-Med Navigator Newsletter, and stay up to date on Pre-Med information
• The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) offers resources for how to become an osteopathic physician.
• AAMC Pre-Med Webinars

Explore MD-DO/PhD programs

• Science Magazine FAQ for MD/PhD
• AAMC FAQ for MD-PhD
• APSA (American Physician Scientists Association) - Undergraduate resources
• APSA Interactive Sessions
  
• FAQs & table of schools
• Choose DO Video Series:
  • Personal Statement Tips from Admissions Officers
  • Celebrating DO Students' continued success in residency placement
  • Medical School Interview Tips
  • Introduction to Osteopathic Medicine
  • Choose DO Blog Posts

Exploring the field of medicine

• ExploreHealthCareers.org is a great resource for  learning about health-related careers, education and training, health education events, issues in health care and MUCH more.
• Medical Career Paths: Explore all of your medical career options to see what could be a good fit.
• DoctorsThatDO.org: Find Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine in your area and consider reaching out to them for shadowing opportunities.
• AAMC Pre-med Navigator Newsletter includes information, resources, tips, and more to help you on your path to medical school
• AAMC - Great Summer Pre-Med Reads
• Medical School Headquarters: medicalschoolhq.net
• Aspiring Docs provides resource and inspiration to help you get started on your path to medicine.
• Prospectivedoctor.com is a great source for interesting articles, checklists, summer research opportunities and useful tools for pre-med students.
• Shadowing is required by many schools. We encourage you to shadow your own primary care physician as well as additional health care specialists. Ask your physician for suggestions/referrals. Also, visit the AAMC site on Getting Experience.
  • If you are interested in applying to osteopathic medical school you must shadow an osteopathic (DO) doctor.

Financing medical school

• Financial aid options from the AAMC - Fee Assistance Program
• Diversity scholarships -- reviewed and compiled by AAMC Committee on Community and Diversity. Find resources for under-represented minorities, students with disabilities, women, veterans and more. 
• AAMC FIRST program (Financial Information, Resources, Services and Tools) 
• Click for Financial Aid options for the AACOM including Programs and Funding opportunities. AACOMAS also offers an Application Fee Waiver which allows financially disadvantaged applicants to become DO’s too.
• Medical Student Financial Services -- University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

International applicants

• The AAMC has some guidelines and instructions for students applying to medical school as an international applicant. 

Applying to medical school

• PPAC application workshops for upcoming professional school applicants. 
• All medical schools require the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) as part of the application process 
• Medical School Admissions Requirement (MSAR) online database that enables you to browse, search, sort, and compare information about medical schools and programs.
• The AAMC offers a wealth of information for pre-med students interested in allopathic medicine and is the portal for the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS).
• The AACOM offers a wealth of information for pre-med students interested in osteopathic medicine and is the portal for the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Application Service (AACOMAS).

Opportunities at UC

• Learn about volunteer opportunities through the Center for Community Engagement.
• Get involved in research
• Pre-Med student organizations