Help wanted: Diverse Valley needs more doctors Oct 25, 2007
One of the topics is "Nailing the MCAT," the primary medical school entrance exam. We wish the organization well in its efforts because successfully recruiting doctors will benefit the Valley in five direct ways: Physicians of color from the Valley often prefer to work in their hometowns, which suffer from a shortage of physicians. (Fresno Bee)
Guthrie has medical aspirations Oct 23, 2007
native is planning to tackle the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) in 2008. "Actually, I'd like to be a doctor," Guthrie said. (University News, MO)
Testing Center finds new home Oct 4, 2007
The UTC serves the region as the location for many exams for admission to undergraduate, graduate and professional studies programs, including the ACT, SAT, Graduate Record Examination (GRE), Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT), Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT), Law School Admissions Test (LSAT), and Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT). It is also a site for numerous professional certification and licensing exams, such as teacher certification (Praxis) tests and the U.S. Medical... (East Tennessean, TN)
Missoula City Council e-mails reveal irritation, alliances during meetings Sep 30, 2007
In an e-mail to Rye, Strohmaier and a researcher working on the chicken ordinance, Councilman Bob Jaffe wrote the following: ou should try to catch her comments at the opening of the council meeting from the MCAT recording ... With MCAT airing the meetings and government documents readily accessible online, the process is wide open, said Rye, who considers Missoula a model of open government. (Missoulian, MT)
MCAT, grades key to admission Sep 25, 2007
Kaplan's survey reveals that medical schools weigh GPA, MCAT scores equally, heavily in admissions ... 77 percent said the applicant's MCAT score is one of the top two factors, and 75 percent said a student's GPA is one of the top two factors ... Admissions officers were also asked what month is the best time for students to take the MCAT, he added. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
Today's athlete just might be tomorrow's doctor Sep 11, 2007
"I want to become a surgeon of some sort probably. I'd also like to do a lot of volunteering overseas and a program called Doctors Without Borders sometime in the future after I have my medical degree." She is awaiting her MCAT score, and if it is good, she'll apply to a medical school on the East Coast. Even if her scores aren't up to her standards, medicine is still in her backup plan. (University News, MO)
Question of questions in test prep flap Sep 9, 2007
" "What's going on here seems more an intellectual property copyright issue than a test prep issue," Schaeffer said. The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy's lawsuit accuses UGA of copyright infringement, misappropriation of trade secrets and contract violation. "These are very knotty issues," Schaeffer said. Many testing companies routinely make money by selling copies of old, retired tests, he said - including the College Board, which gives the SAT, taken by millions of college-bound... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Many Are Called, But Few Are Heroes Sep 6, 2007
Steury took his MCAT exams, passed with flying colors, got a scholarship to Indiana Universitys medical school and graduated among the top 10 in his class ... Steury took his MCAT exams, passed with flying colors, got a scholarship to Indiana Universitys medical school and graduated among the top 10 in his class. (Townhall.com)
Med Schools Seek More Nonscience Students Sep 2, 2007
Humanities students also fare better on the MCAT, the standardized test for medical-school admissions ... The students do not have to take the MCAT, but they are required to pursue a humanities major as undergrads before starting at Mount Sinai. (MSNBC -- Health)
Three Meet Records Fall on Final Day of Competi... Jul 20, 2007
Wildman-Tobriner finished second in the men's 50-meter freestyle on Saturday but missed Friday's men's 100-meter freestyle because he was taking the MCAT exam for entrance to medical school. The women's 100-meter backstroke went to Elizabeth Coster of New Zealand in 1:02. (Usctrojans.com)
JUST AMONG FRIENDS Jul 19, 2007
This honor guarantees acceptance to the school of medicine after earning the undergraduate degree and most importantly, exempts the student from sitting for the MCAT examination ... The program is intended to give the student an opportunity to explore academic fields and outside activities in depth without having to contend with the normal medical school application process and preparation for the MCAT. Klint plans to use the remainder of his undergraduate career to study the Chinese language... (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Affordable health care Jul 17, 2007
Ashley Throckmorton, a 2007 MSU graduate, volunteers once a week at the clinic while she juggles studying for the MCAT and her other job. She works one-on-one with the patients to fill out the forms to apply for free medication from drug companies. (The State News, MI)
How to Get Into Medical School Jul 11, 2007
Pre-Med Course Requirements, MCAT Scores, Volunteer Work, and More ... Others argue that science classes are beneficial to med students and for the MCAT exam, and that medical schools recognize that it's generally harder to get a high GPA in a science major than a liberal arts major ... 6) Do well on the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT). (Suite101.com)
Becoming a Doctor Jul 2, 2007
You also take the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT), a standardized test that assesses your ability to think critically and logically. From there, you begin completing applications for medical school. (Suite101.com)
Texans' Gado takes time off to prepare for MCAT Jun 5, 2007
Gado misses workouts to prepare for MCAT ... So when the running back asked if he could miss a few practices to finish a prep course for the MCAT he plans to take in July, coach Gary Kubiak gladly agreed ... on "Gado misses workouts to prepare for MCAT". (ESPN -- Football News)
UC Merced graduation swells May 19, 2007
Reid said he will now focus on taking his MCAT exam in preparation for medical school. "It's a step, in addition to all of the other things I have to do to get where I want to go, but it's a step," Reid said. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Certificates boost career possibilities Apr 30, 2007
In addition to the MCAT, Princeton premeds must take at least eight classes two semesters each of general chemistry, organic chemistry, biology and physics. Students with Advanced Placement credit in a relevant field only need to take one semester of that subject. (The Daily Princetonian, NJ)
Time to celebrate healthy transportation Apr 20, 2007
On MCAT: Watch for special BWBW programming, Bresnan Cable Channel 7. See www. (Missoulian, MT)
Students sign up for 'Hanover FSP' Apr 6, 2007
The Dartmouth Online. Friday, April 6, 2007. (The Dartmouth Online, NH)
Scientists Convert Heat To Power Using Organic Molecules, May Lead To New Energy Source Feb 16, 2007
This book contains 1001 organic chemistry questions covering all the organic chemistry topics tested by the MCAT. Each question is in the MCAT multiple choice. . (Science Daily)
Study To Explore Using Magnets To Correct 'Sunken Chest' Feb 15, 2007
This book contains 101 MCAT verbal passages in the form of 11 full length verbal exams formatted exactly like the New 2003 MCAT. Questions have complete explanations for correct and incorrect. . (Science Daily)
Test takers found errors on first computer-based MCAT Feb 9, 2007
About 780 of the 2,500 students who took the first computer-based Medical College Admissions Test on Jan. 27 encountered a set of questions that did not relate to the previous passage, said Matt Fidler, MCAT program manager for Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions. The Associate of American Medical Colleges, the company that created the MCAT, announced in early February that students who took the flawed test would receive a letter giving them the options of either voiding the test with a full refund... (The Crimson White, AL)
Future in med school awaits Georgia forward Rebecca Rowsey Feb 5, 2007
She was accepted after scoring a 32 on the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) in August but is planning to return for her final season of eligibility. Rowsey's not sure what area of medicine she plans to study, but she's known the career path she wanted to take since she was a young girl. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Online MCAT format poses new challenges Feb 3, 2007
A Kaplan survey of test-takers of the first online MCAT exam revealed a majority of students found the newly formatted test to be harder than they expected, according to Matt Fidler, Kaplan director of premed programs ... "Everybody is familiar with working with a computer, but we're talking about five and a half hours. It's an MCAT-based marathon." ... The online MCAT was first introduced in August 2006, and has since replaced paper administrations of the exam, he said. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
Mild Form Of Bird Flu Slows Down Migration Of Swans Feb 3, 2007
Migratory swans carrying a mild form of avian influenza depart from The Netherlands more than a month after their healthy counterparts do. They also feed slower and fly shorter distances. (Science Daily)
Marathon changes dancers' lives Feb 1, 2007
As a result of his work with Dance Marathon, Rice shoved all his science courses into one semester, took the MCAT without studying much, and got in to the UI medical school, he said. Now, he works as a child life assistant at the UI Hospitals and Clinics. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Old SATs crop up again -- on purpose Jan 31, 2007
The Association of American Medical Colleges, which oversees the MCAT, said responses to that question would be thrown out and students' scores would not be affected. Copyright 2007 The. (CNN)
Clues To Cause Of Difficulty With Swallowing In Children Jan 19, 2007
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EE) is disease that was first described in children only 20 years ago, but has shown a rising incidence in both children and adults. An inflammatory condition of the esophagus, its symptoms including vomiting, heartburn and difficulty in swallowing. (Science Daily)
A closer look at Zoook Jan 4, 2007
Then he decided against taking the MCAT and took another route. The initial choice to study biology was driven by practicality, Zook says, and the decision to follow his heart and become an artist followed a life-changing experience. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Program turning out more country doctors for Alabama Dec 31, 2006
"About 50 doctors have graduated from the program over the past decade, and about half of them have gone into rural medicine as family practitioners, internists or pediatricians, an impressive feat since normally only about 3 percent of medical school graduates choose practice in rural areas. Rural areas are chronically short of doctors, with far more retiring than being replaced.The Rural Medical Scholars Program has been so successful that the medical school recently decided to clone it. The... (Shoals TimesDaily)
Study Questions The 'Biodiversity Hotspot' Approach To Wildlife Conservation Dec 13, 2006
In recent years, major international conservation groups have focused their limited resources on protecting a small number of "biodiversity hotspots"-threatened habitats that are home to many of the world's rarest plants and animals. But a handful of protected areas will not be sufficient to save the countless species of plants and animals facing extinction worldwide, according to a new study by scientists from Stanford University and the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). (Science Daily)
New MCAT to be unveiled Nov 28, 2006
"I'm taking the Kaplan course to practice for the MCAT , and I hope it's geared toward teaching students how to successfully take this test," he said ... "Because students have more opportunities to take the MCAT, they will be able to retake it to improve their scores if they need to," she said, adding that the last date that students can take the test and still make the UI admissions cycle will be in early September ... The test was tweaked slightly in 2003, but these are the first major... (Daily Iowan, IA)
Open house today at new council chambers Nov 21, 2006
The 6,000-square-foot main floor of the new building also houses a new city council office, conference room, rest rooms and an MCAT equipment room for TV broadcasts. The basement has almost 6,000 square feet of archival storage. (Missoulian, MT)
Oakland judge orders accommodations for disabled test takers Nov 3, 2006
Call: (800) 877-3400. Multimedia / Interactive. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Pounds, Herndon gear up for success Oct 31, 2006
Herndon (5-9, 165), is attending medical school; currently studying for the MCAT test. He has a business degree from Belhaven College where he played soccer and baseball. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
MCAT to be significantly shorter, completely computerized in 2007 Oct 18, 2006
The test will also be administered on 22 dates scattered across the year, as opposed to the previous two testing dates, said Amjed Mustafa, manager of the MCAT preparatory program for Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions ... John Russell, professor and chair of the biology department, said the biology curriculum is constantly reviewed, but the department will not revise the curriculum to address the MCAT changes ... The content of the MCAT itself won't change, so the same curriculum used for the... (Daily Orange, NY)
Medical schools try to cure enrollment epidemic Oct 11, 2006
"We have a wonderful applicant pool with many close in terms of GPAs, MCAT scores and community service," says Sheela Lahoti, assistant dean for student affairs at UTHSC.. Baylor College of Medicine is also having healthy enrollment growth. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
From liberal arts to medical school Oct 4, 2006
After Baybutt presented his project Friday, Sebastian Lesniak, a PBPH alumnus, gave attendees advice night about how to prepare for the MCAT exams, as well as some hints about acquiring letters of recommendation from former professors. He recommended when taking practice MCAT exams, students should always time themselves as failing to comple test questions in the given time can have adverse effects on scores ... taking MCAT exams and applying to medical schools. (The Daily Targum, NJ)
Fear of the MCATs breaks freshman orgo bonds Oct 1, 2006
Ive heard that McBride only covers about half of the MCAT chemistry ... Baraban agreed: These kids are really, really well prepared, pointing to friends of his who took Freshman Orgo and did very well on their MCATs ... Do you come to Yale to prepare for the MCATs. (Yale Herald, CT)
MCAT to be only computer-based Sep 25, 2006
The Association of American Medical Colleges, which manages the MCAT, is administering all exams on computers. The change will allow 22 opportunities each year to take the MCAT, which was previously offered only twice per year ... Kaplan, a company that sells test preparation courses on the MCAT, recently released a study of pre-medical advisers that finds 80 percent of respondents were concerned that the new format will require more preparation time. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Family First: Dr. Phil's Advice For Teens Sep 22, 2006
A: At the time I got out of college I wasn't sure what I wanted to do so I took the LSAT which is the entrance exam to law school and the MCAT which is the entrance exam to medical school and I took the GRE which is the entrance exam for graduate school in psychology and I thought I'll just do whatever I do the best at. If I get accepted into one and not the other I'll just do that, but I got accepted into all of them. (CBS New York, NY)
Organic Semiconductors Make Cheap, Flexible Photovoltaics And LEDs Sep 22, 2006
Imagine T-shirts that light up, or a beach umbrella that collects solar energy to run a portable TV. How about really cheap solar collectors for the roof. Schematic of a junction between two organic semiconductors, an anthracene derivative containing free positive ions and a ruthenium, complex containing negative ions. (Science Daily)
LSAT, MCAT Changed Sep 22, 2006
Though there is little concern over the changes to the LSAT, mixed feelings exist about modifications to the MCAT. Starting January 2007, the MCAT will be administered entirely electronically, said Nicole Buckley, media relations manager with the Association of American Medical Colleges ... "The students who work in my office and took the MCAT last summer have said they would prefer not to take the computerized MCAT," said Jeanine Ehat, office specialist for the Preprofessional Advisement... (The Daily Universe, UT)
MCAT goes digital Sep 21, 2006
The days of taking the MCAT with paper and pencil are in the past, because next year, the test is going digital ... A study conducted by Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions involving 3,000 students preparing for the MCAT found that 80 percent of the students had never taken a higher-level college exam on a computer ... "I think that taking the MCAT on computers will be more difficult for students, but that it is only a matter of time before it will be just as acceptable," said Zoe Amos, a third-year... (Daily Utah Chronicle, UT)
New MCAT format to debut in winter 2007 Sep 20, 2006
MCAT to be administered through computers, feature more test dates, fewer questions, shorter testing period ... Starting in January, the MCAT, the standardized test required for all medical school applicants, will undergo radical changes, including a shorter test time, more test dates and fewer test questions, with the most critical change being a move from a pen and paper exam to one given by computer ... Amjed Mustafa, MCAT program manager for Kaplan, said students will now have more choices... (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
Policy changes needed to address physician shortage Sep 6, 2006
"Older folks also have better educations, in many cases." Less emphasis by schools on the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is another step being suggested by Dr. Bowman. He believes this exam is really a socio-economic development test, and low- and middle-income kids often do worse on standardized testing than private school students. (Pennsylvania Northeast Business Journal, PA)
Hot Summer Topic: Economist Explains Why Heat Waves Spur Electricity Blackouts Aug 25, 2006
This book contains 1001 fully annotated physics questions in the MCAT format organized by topic. The range of difficulty is from easy to very difficult. (Science Daily)
Walking a mile in a pre-med's shoes Aug 15, 2006
As they reach the pinnacle of preparation for med school, they hurdle through the MCATs: the rite of passage that declares their decision to pursue medicine. In addition to GPA, the MCAT is the other major showcase of academic credentials, and the pressure to ace it is great ... I decided to put myself in the shoes of a pre-med and went through some of the practice MCAT questions. (The Daily Bruin, CA)
Striving To Do More Than Survive Aug 13, 2006
" Ducatel, now 22, graduated from the University of South Florida and recently moved to Fort Lauderdale to begin studying medicine at Nova Southeastern University, albeit as a provisional student. Because of insufficient scores on the MCAT, the standardized entrance exam used by medical schools, Ducatel will have to spend his first year as a biomedical sciences graduate student and prove he deserves to matriculate into medical school next year. After medical school, he says, he wants to get a... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
New era for medical school admission test Aug 9, 2006
Future doctors will join most other grad school applicants as the MCAT moves from paper and pencil to computer ... Bill Wippert/Buffalo News Erin Hershey, 22, prepares for the last paper MCAT. ... "We get a lot of input from students, just concern that [the MCAT] is switching to computer," said Matt Fidler, the pre-health brand manager for Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions. (Buffalo News)
A Generation That Cares Aug 4, 2006
When he s not helping out at the hospital, Gharfeh works 40 hours a week as a waiter at the Hillcrest Country Club, spends time with his brother and sister, and prepares for the grueling Medical College Admissions Test. He also keeps his knowledge current by reading medical journals and watching medical reality shows: I ll go home and I ll watch Discovery Health Channel, watch Extreme Surgery, stuff like that. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
People Unconsciously Use 'Verbal Gestures' When They Speak Jul 22, 2006
Posted: July 21, 2006. University of Chicago scientists have determined that people spontaneously use a system of communicating when they speak that either reinforces their message or provides additional information that is not conveyed by words alone. (Science Daily)
Chemistry Research Could Produce Faster Computers Jul 12, 2006
Posted: July 11, 2006. Chemists at the University of Liverpool are helping to create future electronics based on molecules for faster and smaller computers. (Science Daily)
Software to help students clear exams Jun 30, 2006
The software has two versions -- one for the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) for students in the U S and Canada and another for Indians taking the board examinations and entrance tests for medical and engineering institutions. This is the fourth generation knowledge transfer system which combines the gurukul system of education and book-based teaching, Vasanth told PTI adding that it maps the student's mind 18 times per second to work out a strategy. (India Times)
Researchers Create New Organic Gel Nanomaterials Jun 30, 2006
Posted: June 29, 2006. Researchers have created organic gel nanomaterials that could be used to encapsulate pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetic products and to build 3-D biological scaffolds for tissue engineering. (Science Daily)
Researching Her Future Jun 29, 2006
The West Des Moines native is looking ahead to next year when she will be taking the MCATs and applying to medical school ... "After grades and MCAT scores, research and volunteering are the biggest things medical schools look at, so this will be extremely beneficial for me," Meister said. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Stanford Smiles On GRE Scores Jun 27, 2006
One model might be the Fee Assistance Program offered by AAMC, which administers the MCAT exam for medical school entrance. That program grants assistance to MCAT test-takers whose total family income is 200% or less of the federal poverty level; eligible applicants pay $85, instead of $210. (BusinessWeek)
MIT Sheds Light On How Tumor Cells Form Jun 23, 2006
Posted: June 22, 2006. MIT cancer researchers have discovered a process that may explain how some tumor cells form, a discovery that could one day lead to new therapies that prevent defective cells from growing and spreading. (Science Daily)
Ongoing research beefs up Wayland science program 06-20-2006 Jun 21, 2006
We do some things differently here that can be real advantages to students, Reinhart said, mentioning the preparation for the MCAT tests (for entrance to medical schools), interview skills workshops, mock interviews and the like. We also hold students accountable grade-wise so they re on target for the program. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Tech star has no regrets on Cards Jun 15, 2006
The most likely scenario has Blackwood finishing his studies next fall at Tech, then taking the MCAT and applying to Emory and the Medical College of Georgia, where he wants to study sports medicine. He wonders if his goal of going to medical school made pro teams doubt his commitment to baseball. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Scientists Resolve 60-year-old Plutonium Questions Jun 8, 2006
Posted: June 7, 2006. Scientists have gone a long way to solving a question about the nature of plutonium that has remained a mystery since the Manhattan Project. (Science Daily)
If The Chemistry Is Right ... You Might Remember This May 27, 2006
ScienceDaily: If The Chemistry Is Right. You Might Remember This. (Science Daily)
Flaherty Earns NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship May 24, 2006
He recorded the highest MCAT score (38) at the University of Denver in 20 years. Flaherty is a three-time DU swimming g scholar-athlete of the year and a member of Phi Beta Kappa. (Denverpioneers.com)
Length Of Deprivation In Infants Affects Intellectual Development For Years May 18, 2006
Posted: May 17, 2006. Following the fall of the Ceau escu regime in Romania, the world became aware of the dreadful plight of children who had been raised in profound deprivation in institutions. (Science Daily)
Flag on the Field: May 18, 2006
The only holdouts are the medical- and law-schools boards, which continue to flag results from students given additional time on the MCAT and the LSAT, despite court challenges ... Unlike ETS, the Association of American Medical Colleges, which oversees the MCAT, is taking a stand against misuse of disability diagnoses ... Despite threats of lawsuits, the academy has refused to stop flagging results from untimed MCATs. (Slate)
