Important Web sites
Allopathic |
American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) |
Medicine |
Index of U. S. allopathic medical schools |
| Medical Scientist Training Programs (MSTP) MD/PHD | |
| Synopsis of MD/PHD programs and the application process - Reviews and comments from current MD/PHD students and current applicants | |
Osteopathic |
American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) |
Medicine |
Osteopathic Medical College Information Booklet for the 2008 Entering Class |
A brief description of each of the 20 osteopathic medical colleges, admissions criteria, minimum entrance requirements, supplementary application materials required, class size or enrollment, application deadlines, and tuition. Also includes information about choosing a career in osteopathic medicine. original file at http://www.aacom.org Choose Applicants from the left hand menu |
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Summer
Research
Programs |
Howard Hughes Summer Program Database at the University of Illinois Choose the link for "Other Opportunities" to search the database. |
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A database resource to help undergraduates locate enrichment programs on medical school campuses. |
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Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (SMDEP) Note Now only freshmen and sophomores are eligible to apply to this program. This is a change from prior years. |
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Research Experiences for Undergraduates from the National Science Foundation Database for program sites throughout the United States The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program supports active research participation by undergraduate students in any of the areas of research funded by the National Science Foundation. |
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| Directory of Summer Programs (on the Syracuse University web site) | |
| Premed and Science Student Internship Database (on the Rochester Institute of Technology Site) Comprehensive directory of summer internships in medicine, basic research, biotechnology, etc. | |
| Summer Opportunities for Minority Undergraduate Students - This web site provides listings of internships in many fields including science and medicine. | |
Dentistry |
American Dental Education Association (site with the AADSAS application and information) |
Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (SMDEP) Note Now only freshmen and sophomores are eligible to apply to this program. This is a change from prior years. |
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| American Dental Association Professional organization homepage | |
| Dental Admissions Testing (DAT) registration and information | |
| Index of U. S. and Canadian Dental Schools | |
Veterinary |
Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges |
Medicine |
Veterinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS) |
| Index of U.S. and Canadian Veterinary Medical Colleges | |
| Sign up page for the Prevetinary Electronic Newsletter from the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine | |
Public Health |
American Public Health Association (APHA) |
| Index of U.S. schools of public health | |
| SOPHAS - Centralized Application for Applying to Schools of Public Health | |
| Explore the field of public health - Sponsored by the APHA | |
| ASPH Brochure for U.S. Applicants to Schools of Public Health | |
Nursing |
American Association of Colleges of Nursing |
| www.allnursingschools.com | |
| Both web sites provide information on accelerated second degree nursing programs, | |
| nurse practitioner programs, and career opportunities in nursing. | |
Resources for minority and disadvantged students |
Summer Opportunities for Minority Undergraduate Students - This web site provides listings of internships in many fields including science and medicine. |
| AAMC "Underrepresented in Medicine" - Definition and information about the terminology | |
Minority Students in Medical Education - Facts and Figures 2005 AAMC publication from its "Recommended Reading on Diversity" web site |
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| Student National Medical Association (SNMA) - "The SNMA is the oldest and largest medical student organization dedicated to people of color and underserved communities." | |
| Spectrum Unlimited publishes the yearly journal Keepsake: A Guide for Minority Premed Students. This journal has an extensive listing of summer programs and contains many useful and interesting articles for minority students who are interested in medicine and related careers. This and other publications are available for free from Spectrum Unlimited. |
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