Impact of COVID-19 on Medical School Applications

What is the 'Fauci effect' in the context of medical school applications?

• A government policy on healthcare education

• A new medical school admission test

• A decrease in interest in medical careers due to COVID-19

• An increase in interest in medical careers due to COVID-19

Which application service is used for MD schools in the United States?

• MCAT

• TMD-SAS

• AACOMAS

• AMCAS

What was the percentage increase in DO school applicants during the 2020-2021 cycle?

• 35%

• 10%

• 5%

• 20%

Why might some students have applied to medical school earlier than intended during the pandemic?

• Easier admission requirements

• Lower application fees

• Cancellation of gap year activities

• Increased availability of in-person opportunities

How did the transition to virtual interviews impact medical school applicants?

• Made interviews more difficult

• Decreased application numbers

• Increased travel costs

• Removed financial barriers for some applicants

What challenge did students face with online learning during the pandemic?

• Easier access to professors

• Improved academic performance

• Difficulty in connecting with professors

• More in-person research opportunities

How did medical schools respond to the challenges faced by applicants during the pandemic?

• Increased tuition fees

• Increased the number of required letters of recommendation

• Made the MCAT mandatory for all applicants

• Adopted a more holistic approach to reviewing applications

What is one way medical schools adapted their requirements due to COVID-19?

• Eliminated virtual interviews

• Accepted pass/fail grading scales

• Increased the number of required lab credits

• Required more in-person healthcare experience

What is the purpose of the COVID-19 essay section in DO school applications?

• To discuss challenges overcome during the pandemic

• To explain why the applicant chose a DO school

• To provide additional academic transcripts

• To list extracurricular activities

What mindset is emphasized as important for achieving the goal of becoming a doctor?

• Avoiding challenges

• Taking ownership and responsibility

• Focusing on external factors

• Relying on circumstances