MCAT
Application
Med School
Medical Specialties
Fun Medical Things
200

Which company designed the MCAT?

The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)

200

On the AMCAS application is there one category that all your volunteering goes under?

No, volunteering is split into two sections. Volunteering clinical and volunteering non-clinical.

200

What is the overall acceptance rate for the University of Minnesota Medical School?

6% - Based off 2023 all applicants statistics

In-state vs Out-of-state applicants will have different acceptance rates.

200

What kind of doctor do you typically see first for any issues?

Internal medicine or family practice physicians.

200

What type of cell in the human body does not have a nucleus when matured?

Red blood cells lack nuclei when they are mature.

400

Name the four sections of the MCAT

Chem & Physics, CARs, Biology & Biochem, and Psychology Sociology

400

How many essays do you need to write for your primary application?

The only essay included in the primary application is your personal statement. 

The secondary application is where you will write about 5 per school. 

400

Which application processing service will most applicants need to use to apply to medical school?

American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS)

400

What medical specialty is mostly comprised of women physicians?

The obstetrics and gynecology specialty.

400

How many bones are there in the human body?

There are 206 bones in the human body. (sometimes fluctuates)

600

What is the highest MCAT score possible?

528
600

When should you take the MCAT to matriculate after senior year?

Junior year

600

What year do medical school students typically start clinical rotations?

3rd year

600

What type of doctor works with the urinary system?

A Urologist

600

Adults have more bones than babies (True or False)

False - Babies often have more bones than adults because their bones are still fusing together.

800

What is the average MCAT score?

500

800

How many experiences (work, volunteering, leadership, etc.) can you add to your AMCAS application?

You can add a total of 15 experiences and you need to decide on which 3 are your most meaningful experiences.

800

What is the test you must take to get matched into residency?

USMLE Step 2

800

What kind of doctor woks specifically with the kidneys?

A nephrologist

800

What types of cells are 'excitable'?

Muscle cells and neurons

1000

How many questions are in the CARs section of the MCAT?

53

1000

What is the order of events for applying to medical school? (ex. #1 primary application, #2...)


#1 Primary Application

#2 Secondary Application

#3 Interviews

1000

What is the graduation rate for MD Medical Schools?

96%

1000

What is the most competitive medical specialty?

Plastic surgery is the most competitive specialty.

1000

What does MRI stand for and what technology is it derived from?

Magnetic Resonance Imaging - It is derived from NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance)
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