Student Resources
Directory of medical student resources ranging from medical school rankings and application advice to interactive learning tools and free medical text books.
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The largest association of physicians and medical students in the United States.ama-assn.org -
Student-governed, national organization committed to representing physicians-in-training.amsa.org -
Open-access journal of teaching and learning resources in health published by AAMC.mededportal.org -
Comprehensive database of educational material and multiple-choice questions with explanations.statpearls.com -
Evidence-based health care information and resource reviews authored by medical students.cochrane.org -
Official site of USMLE, a three-step examination for medical licensure in the United States.usmle.org
Interactive Learning
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Service allowing teachers and students to create flashcards. Includes hundreds of premade sets.brainscape.com -
Subscription clinical acumen testing and case-based diagnosis simulations. Free apps in app stores. -
Engaging and interactive online learning sessions using images, video, and animation.e-lfh.org.uk -
Free videos, revision notes, OSCE guides, and MCQs for medical students.geekymedics.com -
Engaging tool with a complete atlas of human anatomy. Optional premium features.kenhub.com - Registration Required -
Engaging videos that make learning and retaining medical info easy and fun.osmosis.org - Free Trial Available -
Innovative learning site leveraging illustrated stories as visual mnemonic devices.picmonic.com
Pre Med
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Resources on everything from taking the MCAT to submitting a med school application.aamc.org -
Information on the MCAT and medical school admissions process.kaptest.com -
Resource for individuals who are considering or pursuing careers as physicians.prospectivedoctor.com -
Helpful articles on admissions process, writing applications, and what to expect in med school.princetonreview.com -
Rankings of top U.S. medical schools. Filter by location, tuition, school size, and test scores.usnews.com
Libraries
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Directory of free medical books around the web (most in PDF format).freebookcentre.net -
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Promotes and links to free full-text medical journals and resources.freemedicaljournals.com -
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Free online access to books and documents in life science and healthcare.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov -
Library catalog offering free access to 1.7m books. An initiative of the Internet Archive.openlibrary.org -
Provides free, online, open-access medical education for doctors and medical students.oxfordmedicaleducation.com -
World-class online resource featuring digitized manuscripts, art, medical videos, and more.wellcomecollection.org - Also: Wellcome Collection