Association of American Medical CollegesThe Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) is a nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C. that was established in 1876. It represents medical schools, teaching hospitals, and academic and scientific societies, while providing services to its member institutions that include data from medical, education, and health studies, as well as consulting. The AAMC administers the Medical College Admission Test and operates the American Medical College Application Service and the Electronic Residency Application Service.
Études de médecinevignette|Les bibliothèques universitaires (ici celle de Paris) ont joué un rôle important pour la formation des médecins. vignette|Modèle de cire présentant une tête humaine vue en coupe, autrefois utilisée pour la formation médicale (Source : Archives médicales militaires des États-Unis ; ref:MIS 218756-2). vignette|Autre exemple de section anatomique sagittale d'une tête humaine préparée (coloration, conservation) pour utilisation pédagogique.
Pre-medicalPre-medical (often referred to as pre-med) is an educational track that undergraduate students in the United States pursue prior to becoming medical students. It involves activities that prepare a student for medical school, such as pre-med coursework, volunteer activities, clinical experience, research, and the application process. Some pre-med programs providing broad preparation are referred to as “pre-professional” and may simultaneously prepare students for entry into a variety of first professional degree or graduate school programs that require similar prerequisites (such as medical, veterinary, or pharmacy schools).
