Important Web sites


Allopathic
Medicine
American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC)
Index of U. S. allopathic medical schools
Medical Scientist Training Programs (MSTP) MD/PHD
  MD/PHD Dual Degree Training - Information from the AAMC
  Synopsis of MD/PHD programs and the application process - Reviews and comments from current MD/PHD students and current applicants
   

Osteopathic Medicine

American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM)
 

Osteopathic Medical College Information Booklet for the 2010 Entering Class

 (pdf file)

A brief description of each of the 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.      

   
Summer Research Programs

AAMC Summer Program Database

A database resource to help undergraduates locate enrichment programs on medical school campuses.

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.
SMDEP is a free (full tuition, housing, and meals) six-week summer medical and dental school preparatory program that offers eligible students intensive and personalized medical and dental school preparation.

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.

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.
SMDEP is a free (full tuition, housing, and meals) six-week summer medical and dental school preparatory program that offers eligible students intensive and personalized medical and dental school preparation.

  American Dental Association     Professional organization homepage
  Dental Admissions Testing (DAT) registration and information
  Index of U. S. and Canadian Dental Schools
   
Veterinary
Medicine
Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges
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.
  Nursing Schools Guide - a web directory of nursing programs and scholarships
   

Resources for Minority and Disadvantaged 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

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.