Why you should attend
The AAMC Virtual Medical School Fair enables aspiring applicants and premeds like you to connect with medical schools and admissions experts from around the U.S. In addition, you can attend information sessions led by admissions officers, current medical students, and other experts. Since 2016, over 80,000 aspiring medical students have attended this free event and interacted with experts, medical students, and admissions officers.
Registrants will also receive a 15% discount on a one-year or two-year MSAR subscription. (Codes are sent within 2 business days after registration.)
Note: In order to register, you must create a new user name and password. The fair platform is separate from other AAMC applications.
Schedule
This fall the fair will take place over two days: October 16-17. Please note: We understand that many attendees are students or working professionals with busy schedules. Feel free to login and exit the fair as your schedule allows.
Wednesday, October 16
Live Information Sessions: 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. ET
Thursday, October 17
Chat with Medical Schools and Postbaccalaureate Programs: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. ET
Agenda
October 16, 2024 11:00 amTips for Reapplying to Medical School Successfully
Listen to the expertise of a medical school admissions representative and a prehealth advisor as they discuss how to review your unsuccessful application to identify areas of growth, red flags or gaps. They’ll also discuss how to know identify the best time to reapply and tips for selecting schools in a reapplication cycle.
Speakers:
Brittany Morhac, M.S., Office of Health Professions Advising, Associate Director, Duke University
Tom McKenzie, Assistant Director of Admissions, Case Western Reserve School of Medicine
Sharifa Dickenson Director, Business Strategy and Client EngagementAssociation of American Medical Colleges
October 16, 2024 12:15 pmHow to Hijack Anxiety from the Medical School Application Process – Evidence Based Strategies
Don’t let anxiety sabotage your med school admissions process! In this session presented by testwolf.com, you'll learn evidence-based strategies to 1) stop test anxiety from affecting your MCAT® preparation and performance, 2) gain the confidence you'll need to be your authentic self in interviews, and 3) get control of procrastination and avoidance, fears of failure, and perfectionism. Applying to med school is only the beginning of the challenges you'll face on your way to becoming a physician. This session will be jam packed with tips and tricks to help dimmish your anxiety and enjoy your journey.
Speakers:
Rosie Hunter, PhD, Founder and CEO of Test Wolf
Dawn Smith, MCAT Outreach and Engagement ManagerAssociation of American Medical Colleges
October 16, 2024 02:00 pmWatch What Happens Live: Medical School Mock Interviews
Although medical schools use interviews as a tool to evaluate applicants, it's also a chance for applicants to evaluate the culture of a medical school and determine which schools are the best fit for them. This session will share tips for preparing for both virtual and in-person interviews, explain how schools use interviews as part of their assessment process, allow participants to view a live mock interview and hear feedback from current admissions officers.
Speakers:
Leila Amiri, PhD, Associate Dean of Admissions, The University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine
Jeffrey SooHoo, MD, MBA, Assistant Dean of Admissions and Associate Professor, University of Colorado School of Medicine
Maria Jose Araya, MPA, Learner Engagement Manager, Leaner Services , Association of American Medical Colleges
October 16, 2024 03:15 pmHow to Know if a Postbaccalaureate Program is Right for You
Postbaccalaureate premedical programs are designed for individuals who have already earned a bachelor’s degree but need additional preparation before applying to medical school. This session will go over the features of different postbaccalaureate programs, including, career changer programs, record enhancement programs, linkage agreements, and the difference between undergraduate and masters level programs. Postbaccalaureate program alumni will also share their lessons learned and offer advice on how to choose the best program for you.
Speakers:
Glenn N. Cummings, PhD, Associate Dean, Director of Health Professions Advising & Postbac Premed Program Bryn Mawr College
Val Horwath, M.A. Manager of Admissions, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine
Joelle Presson, PhD Assistant Dean, Undergraduate Academic Programs, University of Maryland
October 16, 2024 04:30 pmAll about the MD-PhD Pathway and Physician-Scientist Careers
This session will explore the ins and outs of the MD-PhD program pathway. Panelists will share how to know if an MD-PhD program is right for you, things to consider when deciding where and when to apply, insight into the application process, and an overview of physician-scientist career opportunities. The session will feature current MD-PhD students and admissions experts. Speakers will also take questions live from the audience.
Speakers:
Andrea Liu, Assistant Dean of Admissions, Assistant Director, Medical Scientist Training Program, Duke University School of Medicine
Megan Williams, PhD Assistant Director, Medical Scientist Training Program Instructor, Pharmacology Vanderbilt School of Medicine
Ali Zarrinpar, MD, PhD Associate Professor, University of Florida College of Medicine
October 17, 2024 11:00 amExhibit Hall Opens – Chat with Med Schools and Post Baccalaureate Programs - 11:00 am ET
Chat with representatives from medical schools, postbaccalaureate, and special master’s programs. You can also connect with current medical students, prehealth advisors, and AAMC experts from AMCAS, MCAT, SHPEP, and more.
Participating Medical Schools, Associations, & Programs
Arizona
University of Arizona College of Medicine
California
Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
Stanford University School of Medicine
University of California, Davis, School of Medicine
University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine
Connecticut
Yale School of Medicine
District of Columbia
George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences
Georgetown University School of Medicine
Florida
Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Florida State University College of Medicine
Illinois
Carle Illinois College of Medicine
Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine
University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine
University of Illinois College of Medicine
Iowa
University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine
Maryland
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine
Massachusetts
University of Massachusetts T.H. Chan School of Medicine
Michigan
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker School of Medicine
Minnesota
Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
Missouri
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine
Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
Nebraska
Creighton University School of Medicine
University of Nebraska College of Medicine
New Hampshire
Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
New Jersey
Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine
Rutgers, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
New York
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine
North Carolina
Duke University School of Medicine
North Dakota
University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Ohio
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
The Ohio State Medical School
The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Pennsylvania
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Puerto Rico
Ponce Health Sciences University
San Juan Bautista School of Medicine
South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
Tennessee
Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine at Belmont University
University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Texas
Anne Burnett Marion School of Medicine at TCU
McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Paul L. Foster School of Medicine (el Paso)
University of Texas Medical Branch John Sealy School of Medicine
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
Vermont
Robert Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont
Virginia
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
Washington
University of Washington School of Medicine
Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine
Wisconsin
Medical College of Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Associations and Related Groups:
Association of American Medical Colleges
Association of Native American Medical Students
National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions
National Hispanic Medical Association
Prehealth Shadowing
Sneakers to Scrubs
Summer Health Professions Education Program
U.S. Army - Health Professions Scholarship Program
Participating Postbaccalaureate Premedical Programs
Arkansas
Arkansas Colleges of Health Education
California
California Postbaccalaureate Consortium
California State University, East Bay
California University of Science and Medicine
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science College of Medicine
Scripps College
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Davis
University of California, San Diego
University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine
Western University of Health Sciences
Colorado
Colorado State University
Rocky Vista University
University of Colorado School of Medicine
District of Columbia
American University
Georgetown University & George Mason University
The George Washington University
Florida
Larkin University
Nova Southeastern University
Georgia
Morehouse School of Medicine
Illinois
Lewis University
Loyola University of Chicago
Midwestern University
National University of Health Sciences
Rosalind Franklin
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Maryland
Goucher College
University of Maryland College Park
Massachusetts
Tufts University
Harvard University
Michigan
Albion College
University of Michigan Medical School
Minnesota
Northwestern Health Sciences University
New York
Columbia University
Lehman College
New York Medical College
University of Rochester
North Carolina
Duke University School of Medicine
Meredith College
North Carolina State University
Ohio
Case Western Reserve University
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Pennsylvania
Bryn Mawr College
Drexel University College of Medicine
Duquesne University
Geisinger College of Health Sciences
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
University of Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Brown University
Puerto Rico
Ponce Health Sciences University
Tennessee
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Texas
Baylor College of Medicine
Vermont
University of Vermont
Virginia
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Washington
Shoreline Community College
Virtual Fair FAQ’s
- Research the schools you’re interested in by checking out their website or viewing their profile in the Medical School Admissions Requirements™ (MSAR®) database.
- Test your connection. We recommend using a computer or tablet over a smartphone, but the site is mobile-friendly.
- Send the registration link to any premeds, applicants or advisors who may also be interested in attending.
- Sign in with the email address you used to register.
- Every interaction with medical schools can leave an impression. Remember to act professionally and respectfully. For instance, rather than address school representatives by their first name, begin with “Dr. Jones” or “Ms. Smith.”
- Save content in your own personal digital “Swag Bag” so you can access it later.
- You can revisit the fair for 30 days past the live day to view all booth content, public chats, and any information sessions you may have missed.
- Follow up with any medical school or association representatives if you have additional questions.
- Use the social media links in the booths to follow schools you’re interested in.
- How does your school’s mission influence your admissions process/curriculum/where graduates practice?
- Can you tell me more about [name of program]?
- What opportunities does your school have for research/volunteer work/work in the community?
- Ask questions that show you’ve done your research and already know basic information about the medical school. Don’t ask questions that can easily be answered by viewing MSAR profiles or their website.