Book Description
"A great resource. Well-organized with all necessary information easy to find. A must-have for any aspiring doctor. If only getting into medical school was as easy as using this book." - Vanessa E. Kass, reader The #1 medical school book! The U.S. News Ultimate Guide to Medical Schools helps students carefully assess the long road to successful career in medicine. A chapter-length essay directly from a medical school graduate describes what her first year in medical school was like. Descriptions of five top medical school programs give students an inside peek at med school academics. The exclusive U.S. News Insider's Index reveals which schools cost the most and least, and which get the most research money and turn out the most primary care residents. The Ultimate Medical School Directory features complete profiles of the nation's medical schools. - How to pick the best med school for you - Succeeding at the MCAT - Writing the personal essay and understanding what admissions officers really look for - Foreign medical schools that welcome medical students - Additional careers in healthcare