Path to Becoming a Doctor

What is the first step in the journey to becoming a doctor?

• Acquiring a college degree with prerequisites

• Completing a residency

• Applying to medical school

• Taking the MCAT

During which years of medical school do students primarily focus on classroom learning?

• Only the fourth year

• First and second years

• Third and fourth years

• Only the first year

What is the purpose of the USMLE Step 3 exam?

• To gain acceptance into medical school

• To complete the preclinical years

• To apply for a fellowship

• To obtain a medical license

What is the final step in the journey to becoming a fully trained board-certified physician?

• Obtaining a college degree

• Passing the USMLE Step 3

• Completing a fellowship

• Completing residency

Which component of the medical school application is a 5300 character essay?

• Work and activity section

• Letters of recommendation

• Personal statement

• MCAT

What is the primary application service for medical schools in the U.S.?

• ERAS

• TMD SAS

• AMCAS

• AACOMAS

Which of the following is NOT a component of the primary medical school application?

• MCAT score

• GPA

• Personal statement

• Residency preference

What is the recommended timing for taking the MCAT if planning a gap year?

• Between junior and senior year

• Between sophomore and junior year

• During senior year

• During junior year

What is the main purpose of the residency application process?

• To choose a medical specialty

• To match with a residency program

• To complete the USMLE exams

• To obtain a medical license

What is the match algorithm used for in the residency application process?

• To rank medical schools

• To assign candidates to residency programs

• To determine MCAT scores

• To evaluate personal statements