Premedical Student Support & Resources
AMWA provides premedical students with trusted resources, guidance, and opportunities to support every stage of the journey to medical school. From admissions support and professional development to global health experiences and advocacy, this page brings together tools designed to help you prepare, connect, and thrive.
Resources for Non-Traditional Students
In November, we hosted a Non-traditional Student Seminar Series where medical student panelists were asked to speak on topics pertaining to the application process, taking gap years, MCAT prep, and overcoming setbacks through the experience of a non-traditional student perspective.
Many non-traditional students who are career changers or have taken large gap years have difficulty finding mentors and resources, and lack the school advising services that help students navigate the medical school application process. This series of seminars allowed current medical students with diverse backgrounds and pathways into medicine to share their experiences, insights, resources, and advice to non-traditional pre-medical student members hoping to apply to medical school.
In case you missed our nontraditional speaker series, check out our resource document and login to access the zoom recordings!
Medical School Admissions / Applications
AMWA offers premedical students practical, insider support throughout the medical school application process. From secondary application videos and interview preparation to a free admissions guide, these resources are designed to help you navigate each step with confidence and equity.
Interview Tips Tutorial
The Medical Student Division has prepared a small tutorial on a few interview strategies that we have found to work well when preparing for the medical school interview trail. While interviewing as well, considering using the AMWA Student Hosting Program to stay at AMWA members’ homes in the locations that you are interviewing. This will allow you to connect with AMWA members while saving some money for your celebration once you’ve gotten into medical school!
PreMed/Med Division Collaboration Secondary Videos
Log in via your AMWA account to check out these awesome “Secondary Videos” our medical school branches made to help our premedical students with this year’s application cycle.
The Free Guide to Medical School Admission
The medical school admissions process is long and can be stressful. Applying to medical school requires insider knowledge, connections, and financial resources. This guide is to help encourage students and give ideas to “close gaps that privilege and structural biases have put in your way.” Some of our fabulous AMWA physicians have created this FREE guide for your use.
Global Health Programs for Premedical Students
Volunteering abroad is a wonderful way to experience a whole new perspective on medicine, public health, or another culture in general! However, sometimes the decision of which program to choose or which organization to get involved with can seem daunting as there are so many out there! Our pre-med team has compiled a list of organizations and programs that do amazing work with the communities they partner with. These organizations range from participating in community development work in Peru to assisting with vision and eye care in Armenia. If you’re interested in volunteering or interning internationally, but don’t know where to start, feel free to explore this list! You can also reach out to our Global Health Chair for more information on any of these organizations, or to request to add a new program to the list!
Professional Development
AMWA offers premedical students practical professional development resources to help strengthen their medical school applications. From finding clinical and research opportunities to mentorship connections and resume-building guidance, these tools are designed to help you grow as a competitive and confident applicant.
Obtaining Clinical Experience / Research
Take a look at the slides and recording of our Getting Clinical Experience / Research Workshop to learn some tips to find your next clinical, research, internship, or job opportunity!
Mentorship Opportunities
Mentorship and coaching through AMWA offer personalized professional development support to help physicians grow, build confidence, and navigate their careers with clarity.
Resume Building Tutorial
We know the medical school application process is challenging. This resume-building tutorial is designed to help you strengthen your application and present yourself as a competitive medical school candidate.
Medical Student Vlogs
These videos were created in 2020 but the information is still current.
- Applying to DO School (Andrea Done)
- What DO School is really like? (Kali Marie Chiriboga)
- Dual Degree Programs (Anna Cassell and Kathryn Snyder)
- What is Medical School Really Like? (Arielle Roberts)
- Study Tips (Nayiri Khatchadourian)
- Gap Years/Non Traditional Paths (Basma Abukwaik)
Premedical Division Brochure
The AMWA Premedical Division Brochure is a shareable resource that introduces students to AMWA’s mission, community, and support for women pursuing medicine. It highlights how AMWA helps premedical students prepare for medical school while building leadership skills and meaningful connections.
Inside the brochure, students will find:
- Admissions support, MCAT resources, and application guidance
- Mentorship opportunities across all stages of training
- Scholarships, awards, and leadership opportunities
- Advocacy, global health programs, and national events
This brochure is an effective tool for introducing non-members to the value of joining AMWA as a premedical student.
