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: April 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, April 16
Live Information Sessions: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. ET
Thursday, April 17
Chat with Medical Schools and Postbaccalaureate Programs: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. ET
Information Sessions - Wednesday, April 16
- 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ET
How 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. - 12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. ET
Watch What Happens Live: Mock Interviews with Real Admissions Officers
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 live mock interviews and hear feedback from current admissions officers. - 01:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. ET
Professionalism Faux Pas: Feedback About Applicant Mistakes You Need to Hear from Admissions Officers
Professionalism is that intangible competency by which applicants are evaluated throughout the application and interview process. This crucial factor can sometimes make or break an applicant’s admission to medical school. Hear directly from admissions officers and an advisor who will reveal their best tips for before, during, and after an interview – as well as common application pitfalls to avoid. You’ll hear first-hand stories from admissions representatives about professionalism faux pas and flubs that will help you as you prepare for the upcoming cycle. - 02:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. ET
How 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. Prehealth advisors will offer their advice on how to choose the best program for you.
Participating Medical Schools, Associations, & Programs
Arizona
University of Arizona College of Medicine (Tucson)
Arkansas
Alice Walton School of Medicine
California
Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine
University of California, Davis, School of Medicine
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Connecticut
Yale School of Medicine
District of Columbia
Georgetown University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Georgetown University School of Medicine
Florida
Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University
Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Nova Southeastern University
University of Miami Leonard Miller School of Medicine
University of Florida College of Medicine
Illinois
Carle Illinois College of Medicine
Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science
Northwestern University The Feinberg 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
Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Missouri
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine
WashU Medicine
Nebraska
Creighton University School of Medicine
University of Nebraska College of Medicine
Nevada
Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV
New Hampshire
Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
New Jersey
Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine
New York
Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
North Carolina
Duke University School of Medicine
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
North Dakota
University of North Dakota School of Medicine
Ohio
Case Western Reserve School of Medicine
The Ohio State University College of Medicine
The University of Toledo College of Medicine
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
Pennsylvania
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Tennessee
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
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine (Lubbock)
UT Health San Antonio Long School of Medicine
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Southwestern Medical School
Vermont
Robert Larner, M.D., College of Medicine at the University of Vermont
Virginia
VHS - Eastern Virginia Medical School
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
University of Virginia School of Medicine
Washington
University of Washington School of Medicine
West Virginia
West Virginia University School of Medicine
Wisconsin
Medical College of Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Associations, Student Groups, and Other Exhibitors:
Association of American Medical Colleges
Summer Health Professions Education Program
PreHealth Shadowing
U.S. Army - Health Professions Scholarship Program
Participating Postbaccalaureate Premedical Programs
Alabama
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Arkansas
Arkansas Colleges of Health Education
California
California Postbaccalaureate Consortium
UC Davis
UC San Diego
UCSF
Touro University California
Western University of Health Sciences
Colorado
Regis University
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
University of Denver
Connecticut
Quinnipiac University
Distrcit of Columbia
The George Washington University
Florida
Barry University
Larkin University
Nova Southeastern
Illinois
Loyola University Chicago
Iowa
Loras College
Kansas
Kansas State University
Louisiana
Tulane University
Maryland
John Hopkins University
Michigan
University of Michigan
Minnesota
Northwestern Health Sciences University
Mississippi
Mississippi College
New Jersey
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
New York
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
New York Medical College
New York University
University of Rochester
North Carolina
Duke University School of Medicine
Ohio
Case Western Reserve University
John Carroll University
The Ohio State University College of Medicine
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Pennsylvania
Bryn Mawr College
Drexel University College of Medicine
Geisinger College of Health Sciences
Puerto Rico
Ponce Health Sciences University
Rhode Island
Brown University
Tennessee
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Texas
University of North Texas Health Science Center
Virginia
Eastern Virginia Medical School
George Mason University & Georgetown University
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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.