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MCAT

The MCAT - one of the most difficult exams you have to prepare for during your premed journey! Here we've listed some resources that could help you get started:

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finances for premed

You might ask yourself, "How am I going to afford all this?". It's not easy to find funds for MCAT fees, med school apps, and even paying for medical school. This added financial stress can make it feel overwhelming being a premed. We're here to help and listed here are links to fee assistance programs, scholarships, and other financial opportunities!

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  • AAMC Fee Assistance Program

    • The fee assistance program​ offers MCAT materials, AMCAS medical school application waivers, MSAR benefits, and more if qualified. Visit their site for more information!

  • University of Guam Financial Aid Scholarships

  • Endowment scholarships

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premed prep

Being a premed takes a lot of research and preparation. It can be overwhelming browsing through so much information. We've listed some links that summarize the process and what you can expect within the next few years while prepping for med school!

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  • Undergraduate timeline​​

  • How to register for the MCAT

  • How to apply for medical school

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gain healthcare experiences

Clinical and shadowing experiences can be a huge benefit to you for your premed journey. What opportunities are out there on island? Guam can offer a lot of volunteering opportunities in a healthcare setting and we've bulleted some below! Off-island experiences are also available for you to explore and gain more experience in the medical field.

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  • SHinE

  • HOME Program

  • GMH Volunteering

  • GRMC Volunteering

  • SHPEP

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research experiences

Research experience is also another thing to consider when applying to medical school. Below are some links to various healthcare research experiences and even other REU opportunities.

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self-care

Premed life be hardt. From time to time, we must not forget about ourselves and self-care. Burnout can be a difficult challenge to face especially when we have to maintain academics, good grades, work, shadowing, organizations, and so much more. Maintaining balance is key and us at UOG AMSA care for your genuine well-being. We hope we can help by offering these resources for you:

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after grad

Gap years can be a great opportunity for you to touch up on your medical/research experiences and prepare you best for medical school. But what could you do? Don't worry, we've listed options that you can be able to do after graduating and preparing for med school.

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No matter how difficult this journey might become, you have a strong support system by your AMSA family! We are all rooting for you. There is a great need for physicians on our island and the Western-Pacific. Taking up a career into the medical field is an arduous process, but there are many options and opportunities available to you along with a peer support network. Connect and keep us in the loop through WhatsApp, email, or on our socials!

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