Dear future applicants, If you are not yet subscribed to the AAMC’s Premed Navigator<https://students-residents.aamc.org/premed-navigator/premed-na…or>, the Prehealth Advisor email below for important updates for premed students from the AAMC, including an 11/17 FIRST workshop: November 2023 FIRST Webinar: Financial Wellness for Medical School and Beyond It is important for students to have a strong financial foundation to ensure they borrow wisely and manage their finances while in medical school. Premed students have access to the AAMC Financial Wellness program by registering for a free account<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email…yndE1100tHD4hu_uBBc&e=>. For students to learn more about how to best utilize the program, the FIRST program team will host a webinar and demo on Nov. 17 at 2 p.m. ET. All are welcome to attend. Register for the webinar today!<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.… Best, Oona and Rob From: AAMC PREview Team &lt;askPREview(a)email.aamc.org&gt; Sent: Wednesday, November 08, 2023 6:05 PM To: Ceder, Oona Britt &lt;ceder(a)fas.harvard.edu&gt; Subject: AAMC Prehealth Advisor: Premed Competencies Update; Fee Assistance Program Expanding; PREview Testing Year AAMC Prehealth Advisor: Upcoming FIRST Webinar; Premed Competencies Update; PREview Testing Year Conclusion; and More [AAMC - Association of American Medical Colleges] November 2023 Greetings Advisors! As we step into a month of reflection and gratitude, the AAMC is deeply thankful for the opportunity to support you and your students on their medical education journey. We continue our dedication to providing valuable information and resources to help you and your students succeed. In this spirit of thanksgiving, we are excited to share updates about important events and services. Mark your calendar for the FIRST Financial Wellness for Medical School and Beyond webinar on Friday, Nov. 17. Also, the PREview program has completed the 2023 season with updates for the upcoming season. In case you missed it, the premed competencies have been updated and this issue includes information about the Fee Assistance Program expanding to the Electronic Residency Application Service® application. Please read on for more valuable information about AAMC services and resources. We're grateful for the trust you place in us and encourage you to let us know how we can continue to be even better partners<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.emai… in our shared goal of training tomorrow’s doctors. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your journey, and Happy Thanksgiving! Missing our print materials? View and download digital resources on our Premed Resources page<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aa…H9REUmW3n6c6yc6XebU&e=>. ICYMI... See below for information about the open SHPEP application, updated premed competencies and other resources for prehealth advisors. Joint Effort Premed Competencies Update The premed competencies<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.… continue to cover a broad range of professional, science, and thinking and reasoning competencies. In addition to knowledge of science, it is critical for aspiring physicians to understand different perspectives, engage in self-reflection, demonstrate humility, and have a desire to grow and learn. These premed competencies serve as a roadmap for students as they prepare to succeed in medical school. Medical school admissions committees will begin using the updated premed competencies in the 2024-2025 application cycle to evaluate applicants' readiness for medical school through a holistic review of each application. Additionally, the AAMC has developed the following resources to support prehealth advisors and students<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.emai… as they prepare in these areas and demonstrate them on their medical school application: * Premed Competencies<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.… * Real Stories of Students Demonstrating the Premed Competencies<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.… * Anatomy of An Applicant Guide<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.a… * Self-Assessment Worksheet: Premed Competencies<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.… * Self-Assessment Worksheet: Experiences<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.e… * Medical School Application Guide<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.a… 2024 SHPEP Application Opened on Nov. 1. As a reminder, the Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) 2024 application opened on Nov. 1. We hope you encourage eligible students to apply. Students who participate in SHPEP will receive: * Housing, meals, a stipend, and travel assistance. * Guidance from current admissions deans, health professionals, students, and SHPEP alumni about how to pursue their profession of interest. To be eligible for SHPEP, students must: * Be a high school graduate and currently enrolled as a first- or second-year college student. * Have a minimum overall college GPA of 2.5. * Be a U.S. citizen, a permanent resident, or an individual in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. * Have not previously participated in SHPEP. Below are a few resources that will help you and your students learn more about the program: * SHPEP Applicant Flyer<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.a… * The Impact of SHPEP<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.a… Please visit our website<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email… to learn more about the program. If you or your applicants have additional questions, please contact shpep@aamc.org<mailto:shpep@aamc.org> or (866) 587-6337 (toll-free). Money Matters It is important for premeds to learn about the many programs and options available for financing their medical school journey. The AAMC Fee Assistance Program<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email… and Financial Information, Resources, Services, and Tools (FIRST)<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.… program are helpful resources to share with your students AAMC Fee Assistance Program Expanding to ERAS® Application In 2024, the AAMC will extend its AAMC Fee Assistance Program to residency applicants using the Electronic Residency Application Service® (ERAS®). Beginning with the 2024-2025 ERAS application season, the program will expand to include residency applicants who were previously approved for the Fee Assistance Program benefits during their medical school application process. These qualifying applicants will automatically receive a 60 percent fee discount on up to 50 ERAS applications, significantly alleviating the financial burden associated with the application process. For more information, visit visit the AAMC Expanded Fee Assistance<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.em… webpage. November 2023 FIRST Webinar: Financial Wellness for Medical School and Beyond It is important for students to have a strong financial foundation to ensure they borrow wisely and manage their finances while in medical school. Premed students have access to the AAMC Financial Wellness program by registering for a free account<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email…yndE1100tHD4hu_uBBc&e=>. For students to learn more about how to best utilize the program, the FIRST program team will host a webinar and demo on Nov. 17 at 2 p.m. ET. All are welcome to attend. Register for the webinar today!<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.… Stay Tuned See below for opportunities for you and your students to engage with the AAMC via upcoming programs and events. The PREview® 2023 Testing Year Has Concluded The 2023 AAMC PREview testing year has closed and the final score release will take place on Nov. 9. Over 22,500 exams were completed this year, representing a nearly 22% increase from 2022. Registration for all 2024 test dates will open in mid-January and the full testing calendar (with test dates from March – September) will be available on the PREview website beginning on Nov. 9. In the January Prehealth Advisor newsletter, we will provide an update on some important policy changes and the publication date for the 2024 PREview Essentials. The premed competencies were updated<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email… over the past year in a joint effort between the AAMC, medical schools, medical students, and prehealth advisors. The PREview exam has also evolved to assess the update professional competencies and continue to provide prehealth students an opportunity to show their understanding of these important competencies to medical schools. The PREview exam continues to assess a range of professional competencies, including cultural awareness, cultural humility, desire for learning and growth, empathy and compassion, ethical Responsibility to self and others, interpersonal skills, reliability and dependability, resilience and adaptability, and teamwork and collaboration. New in the Navigator The most recent AAMC Premed Navigator was sent on Sunday, Nov. 5 and featured the articles below. If you and your students wish to receive the Premed Navigator, it's easy to subscribe<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.ema…b0GIrGHiysjsglGFT4w&e=>. Active Duty Military or Veterans Application Financial Resources There are financial resources<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.ema… and more available to those who are active-duty service members, a reservist, or a veteran who is thinking about applying for medical school. Updated Premed Competencies Are Essential for Future Doctors The updated premed competencies<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.… for entering medical students will be used by admissions committees in the next application cycle. Experiences of a Medical Scribe A graduate student who worked as a medical scribe details her experiences<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.e… and how she feels it prepared her for medical school. Locate information on upcoming events with the Premed Calendar<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.emai… We invite you to provide us with feedback on the Advisor Email Series<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.…tNogwOyGSvYIVaDKhRs&e=>, including any information, questions, resources that you would find useful to include in future messages! You’ll be receiving the AAMC Prehealth Advisor email on the second Wednesday of each month. 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