MCAT
Which company designed the MCAT?
The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)
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.
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.
What kind of doctor do you typically see first for any issues?
Internal medicine or family practice physicians.
What type of cell in the human body does not have a nucleus when matured?
Red blood cells lack nuclei when they are mature.
Name the four sections of the MCAT
Chem & Physics, CARs, Biology & Biochem, and Psychology Sociology
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.
Which application processing service will most applicants need to use to apply to medical school?
American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS)
What medical specialty is mostly comprised of women physicians?
The obstetrics and gynecology specialty.
How many bones are there in the human body?
There are 206 bones in the human body. (sometimes fluctuates)
What is the highest MCAT score possible?
When should you take the MCAT to matriculate after senior year?
Junior year
What year do medical school students typically start clinical rotations?
3rd year
What type of doctor works with the urinary system?
A Urologist
Adults have more bones than babies (True or False)
False - Babies often have more bones than adults because their bones are still fusing together.
What is the average MCAT score?
500
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.
What is the test you must take to get matched into residency?
USMLE Step 2
What kind of doctor woks specifically with the kidneys?
A nephrologist
What types of cells are 'excitable'?
Muscle cells and neurons
How many questions are in the CARs section of the MCAT?
53
What is the order of events for applying to medical school? (ex. #1 primary application, #2...)
#1 Primary Application
#2 Secondary Application
#3 Interviews
What is the graduation rate for MD Medical Schools?
96%
What is the most competitive medical specialty?
Plastic surgery is the most competitive specialty.
What does MRI stand for and what technology is it derived from?