Medical School
This standardized test is required by most medical US schools.
What is the MCAT?
PA school applicants typically require more patient care experience than medical school applicants. What’s the required hours for patient-care experience?
1000+ hours
What is the online application service that is most used by veterinary medical colleges in the U.S. for the process of applicants?
VMCAS (Veterinary Medical College Application Service)
What standardized test do most U.S. students take to apply to dental school?
The DAT (Dental Admission Test)
What standardized exam do many nursing schools use as part of their admissions process?
The TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills)
This centralized application service is used by most US MD programs.
What is AMCAS?
When do you apply to PA schools?
PA schools use rolling admissions, so applying during May or June when the application opens up is highly recommended.
How many years in total of higher education (undergraduate+ veterinary school) does it take to become a DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine)?
8 years
How many permanent teeth does a typical adult have, including wisdom teeth?
32
What degree can students earn through a four-year nursing program?
A BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
What is the MCAT test date range for the year?
The dates for the MCAT tests are from January to September of each year.
Many physician assistant programs expect applicants to have this type of hands-on experience working directly with patients before applying.
What is patient care experience (PCE)
What is the standard deadline month when the national VMCAS application and electronic Letters of Recommendation are officially due for the regular admissions cycle?
September
Dental school graduates earn either a DDS or a DMD. What does DMD stand for?
Doctor of Dental Medicine (the DDS is Doctor of Dental Surgery; the two degrees are equivalent)
What is the name of the national exam nursing graduates must pass to become a licensed registered nurse?
The NCLEX-RN (National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses)
This part of your application lets admissions committees hear about your experiences directly from people who know you.
What are letters of recommendation?
This centralized application service allows students to apply to multiple physician assistant programs through one application.
What is CASPA (Centralized Application Service for Physician Assistants)?
To practice surgical suturing without hurting a live animal, vet students often practice their skills on what food?
Bananas!
Founded in 1840, what was the world's first dental college?
The Baltimore College of Dental Surgery (now part of the University of Maryland School of Dentistry)
What type of nursing program allows students to become registered nurses through an associate degree rather than a bachelor’s degree?
An Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program
What class year (FR, SO, JR, SR) should an applicant apply if they want to attend medical school without a gap year?
Junior Year
What national organization accredits physician assistant programs in the United States, ensuring they meet established educational standards?
ARC-PA (Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant)
What is the name of the national licensing exam that veterinary students in the U.S. must pass to become licensed veterinarians?
NAVLE (North American Veterinary Licensing Examination)
What board exam, required for U.S. dental licensure, replaced the two-part NBDE?
The INBDE (Integrated National Board Dental Examination)
After completing a BSN, what graduate-level degree can a nurse pursue to become an advanced practice registered nurse, such as a nurse practitioner?
An MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) or a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), depending on the program/pathway