At University of Michigan
Pre-Med Hub
Your guide to navigating the journey to medical school with resources and support for your success.
MCAT
Prep Resources
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AAMC Official MCAT Prep Resources (Practice exams, question banks, and section guides.)
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UWorld MCAT Question Bank (Top-rated for high-yield, exam-like questions.)
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MCAT Bros Discord (Engage with a supportive community for tips and advice.)
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NextStep Free Diagnostic Test (Assess your readiness and key areas for improvement.)
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Khan Academy MCAT Collection (Free)
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Jack Westin CARS Practice (Free and Paid)
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Popular MCAT Anki Decks
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MilesDown Anki Deck (A concise, high-yield deck based on Kaplan and AAMC materials)
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Jacksparrow Anki Deck (Comprehensive, detailed deck for in-depth MCAT prep)
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Study Tools
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Labster (Paid), Interactive virtual lab simulations for biology, chemistry, and physics.
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Notion (Free and Paid) is a versatile tool for organizing notes, tasks, and schedules.
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HHMI BioInteractive (Free), real-world scenarios, and interactive biology modules.
RESEARCH
Research experience is valuable for medical school applications as it demonstrates your ability to think critically, analyze data, and contribute to scientific knowledge. It highlights your curiosity, problem-solving skills, and commitment to advancing medicine. Whether basic science, clinical, or public health research, these experiences showcase your dedication to understanding and improving healthcare.
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Program LIST
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Amgen Scholars Program, http://www.amgenscholars.com/us-program.
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Summer Research Early Identification Program, https://theleadershipalliance.org/summer-research-early-identification-program.
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Research at University of Michigan, https://medschool.umich.edu/programs-admissions/non-degree-programs/undergrad-summer-research.
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Harvard Summer Research Trainee Program (SRTP), https://www.massgeneral.org/cdi/programs/students/summer-research-trainee-program-srtp
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University of Chicago Summer Pathway Programs, https://pritzker.uchicago.edu/resources/summer-pathway-programs
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National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU), https://new.nsf.gov/funding/initiatives/reu
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National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP), https://www.training.nih.gov/research-training/pb/ugsp/
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National Institutes of Health (NIH) Summer Internship Program (SIP), https://www.training.nih.gov/research-training/pb/sip/
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Janelia Summer Undergraduate Research Program, https://www.janelia.org/you-janelia/students-and-postdocs/janelia-summer-undergraduate-research-program
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Communicating your Research
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Preparing a Research Article
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Ibrahim, A. M., & Dimick, J. B. (2018). Writing for impact: how to prepare a journal article. In Medical and Scientific Publishing (pp. 81-92). Academic Press.​
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How to Create a Research Poster
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Research Presentations:
VOLUNTEERING
Clinical and non-clinical volunteering demonstrates your commitment to serving others, a cornerstone of the medical profession. Clinical experiences, such as shadowing or volunteering in a hospital, provide insight into patient care and the healthcare environment, showing schools your understanding of medicine in practice. Non-clinical volunteering, like community service or tutoring, highlights empathy, leadership, and the ability to connect with diverse populations—all essential skills for a future physician. Together, these experiences reflect your holistic readiness for medical school.
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Program List
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Blog on Volunteering Opportunities, https://blog.globalbrigades.org/volunteer-opportunities-pre-med-students
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Volunteer Services at the University of Michigan, https://www.michiganmedicine.org/community/community-health-services/volunteer-services
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Hospital Elder Life Program at the University of Michigan, https://www.uofmhealth.org/patient-visitor-guide/HELP
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Lurie's Children Hospital, https://www.luriechildrens.org/en/ways-to-help/volunteer/become-a-hospital-volunteer/
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Clinical Volunteering in Chicago, https://www.northwestern.edu/health-professions-advising/docs/clinical-volunteer-opportunities.pdf
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NYU Emergency Medicine Project Healthcare Summer Volunteer Program, https://med.nyu.edu/departments-institutes/emergency-medicine/divisions/emergency-medicine-community-outreach-partnerships/volunteer/project-healthcare-summer-volunteer-program.
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Application Resources
Where to Apply
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Medical School Admissions Requirements (MSAR) (Paid)
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A comprehensive database of U.S. and Canadian medical schools, including requirements and profiles.
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Letters of Recommendation
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How to Request a Letter of Recommendation Guide by Shemmassian Consulting
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Interfolio (Paid), a service for collecting, storing, and sending recommendation letters securely.
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Assistance Programs
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AMCAS Fee Assistance Program
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AACOMAS Application Fee Waiver
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National Medical Fellowships
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Interview Resources
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MMI, Multiple Mini-Interview
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The Premed Playbook Guide to the Medical School Interview