The advanced practice of medicine requires a graduate medical education degree. Certain international medical schools combine undergraduate education with medical school training. The American Medical Association (AMA) provides useful information for those contemplating pursuing medical school, how to pursue medical school with frequently asked questions, and how to apply. Click here to go the AMA.

The American Osteopathic Association (AOA) provides similar information for those interested in pursuing training through an Osteopathic Medical School. Click here to go to the AOA.

Most all U.S. medical schools require MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) scores submitted along with an application. Click here for a website that lists medical schools, along with other statistics for each school (including class size, average MCAT and GPA scores.

During medical school, and into residency, passage of the USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Examination) steps, for allopathic students in training, and the COMLEX-USA (Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination of the United States) for osteopaths are necessary to achieve licensure. In certain instances, osteopaths, in training, may choose to take both the USMLE and the COMLEX.

For those who desire a career in medicine, but wish to pursue an alternate path, the advanced practice providers (APPs) route may be appealing. APPs include careers such as nurse practitioners (NPs, APRNs), physician assistants / associates (PA-Cs), certified nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) and certified nurse midwives (CNMs). Follow this link for a broad comparison of education, scope of practice and compensation for certain APPs pursuits compared to a medical school degree.

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