Medicine

Medical School

There are two paths to becoming a doctor in the United States. Allopathic medicine (MD) and osteopathic medicine (DO), both pathways have similar training as well as the same rights and privileges, where DOs have additional training in hands-on manipulative maintenance and a slightly different philosophy. Learn more about your options to see which path might be right for you.

PCOM: DO vs MD degree
What is the difference between a MD and DO degree?

American Medical Association (AMA)
DO vs. MD: How much does the medical school degree type matter?

Allopathic Medicine (MD)

Deciding on a Career in Medicine
AAMC: Timeline for Application and Admission to Medical School
The Premed Competencies for Entering Medical Students
Aspiring Docs Fact Sheets Library
Subscribe to the Premed Navigator Newsletter

FIRST
Financial Information, Resources, Services, and Tools
Tips for Premedical Students

Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

AACOM: Premed Timeline for Undergrads
About Osteopathic Medicine
DO Education and Training

Texas Health Education Service

Learn about Medicine
Inside Health Education
What You Should Do To Prepare as a First-Year or Sophomore
First-Gen Medical Student Seminar Hosted by JAMP and TMDSAS