Minority and Cultural Affairs

Ms. Gibson, the director of the office, has taught at several conferences around the country about various aspects of preparation for medical school including personal statements, secondary applications, interviewing skills, tips & advice, and more. She recently served on an experts panel about applying to medical school for the Association of American Medical College's (AAMC's) website for students of color interested in medicine: www.aspiringdocs.org.  She is happy to present to your student group if possible, so feel free to contact the office.

The journey to medicine can be difficult, but if it is your passion it will be worth it!  There are many decisions and critical elements of preparation that are important for long term success.  Premedical students should seek out advisors and supporters that will assist along the way.  We are happy to  review your AMCAS application for medical school - just call or e-mail the office.  It should be your absolute best work and showcase your strengths as well as unique aspects of your preparation and life experiences. 

Check out the Admissions website for details on admissions the process, & requirements at Feinberg!

Helpful Links for Premed Students
A list of helpful websites for your journey into medicine and beyond. (Download entire list.)

AAMC related links:
Aspiring Docs.org - a website for minority students interested in medicine
Fee Assistance Program
Facts about applicants and matriculants by race, ethnicity, gender, state, etc
Minority Medical Applicant Registry
Post-bacc Programs Searchable database

Medical School Admissions Requirements (book for purchase)
Minority Student Opportunities in U.S. Medical Schools (book for purchase)

AMCAS instruction booklet (full version)
AMCAS preparation worksheet
Grade conversion guide to calculate AMCAS GPA
AMCAS tips and hints

Applicant checklist for AMCAS
Applicant responsibilities (traffic rules)

MCAT test site
Preparing for the MCAT guidance
MCAT practice tests and some free materials
Frequently asked questions about the MCAT
Online materials and practice tests from the AAMC

Explorative tools for considering a career in medicine

Student Group Sites and More Helpful Info
Student National Medical Association
American Medical Student Association
Latino Medical Student Association
Association of American Indian Physicians
American Medical Association
American Medical Women’s Association
Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association
Association of Native American Medical Students
LGBT committee in AMSA
Minority Health committee in AMSA
National Network of Latin American Medical Students
National Association of Minority Medical Executives
Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum
Student Physicians for Social Responsibility
Medical Students for Choice

Office of Minority Health (Federal site)
Health and Human Services (Federal site)

For premed students of color

Health and Human Services searchable database of organizations nationwide (You can type in a word in the org name and get a list of groups.  Type in “Indian” or “native” and get a list of groups by or for that group.)

Sullivan Commission Report on Minorities in Health Professions

All applicants are invited to visit our office on interview day.  Stop by to talk to the staff about diversity at Feinberg during any break in your interview schedule.  We want to hear your ideas about community work and addressing health disparities, underrepresented groups in medicine, and social justice challenges.  Students are the driving force behind our programming, so we love hearing from you!

We coordinate with the Office of Admission and provide some additional programming for Second Look Weekend specific to the needs and questions of underrepresented minority students.  The OMCA coordinated a student panel so accepted students could get a more in-depth view of student life and career opportunities at Feinberg.  We also had a great dinner at Blue47 Restaurant in Hyde Park.  We had 11 second look students and over 40 FSM students attend making for a superb Friday night!