Important Information
▼ M1
AAMC FIRST Tips
| Site | Description |
|---|---|
| Top 10 Questions Premeds Should Ask Medical School Financial Aid Officers | Attending medical school is expensive and most medical students will need to borrow federal student loans to cover their medical school’s cost of attendance. Below is a list of 10 questions to help you get a conversation started with the financial aid office professionals at the medical schools you are considering attending. |
| MedLoans® Organizer and Calculator (MLOC) | The MedLoans® Organizer and Calculator was developed to assist medical students and residents with managing their education debt. The MLOC provides a secure location to organize and track student loans while also displaying possible repayment plans and costs based on the borrower’s student loan debt. |
| Budgeting Basics and Tips | Money will probably be tight during medical school and residency. That’s why a realistic spending plan (budget) – one you can stick to – will be critical to your financial well-being during this time. |
| A Medical Student’s Guide to Money Management and Student Loans | There are many important concepts to know about money management and borrowing student loans. The information found in this guide will help you establish a strong financial foundation as well as help you navigate the borrowing process at specific points in your medical education. |
▼ M2
AAMC FIRST Tips and NBME Info
| Site | Description |
|---|---|
| MedLoans® Organizer and Calculator (MLOC) | The MedLoans® Organizer and Calculator was developed to assist medical students and residents with managing their education debt. The MLOC provides a secure location to organize and track student loans while also displaying possible repayment plans and costs based on the borrower’s student loan debt. |
| Budgeting Basics and Tips | Money will probably be tight during medical school and residency. That’s why a realistic spending plan (budget) – one you can stick to – will be critical to your financial well-being during this time. |
| A Medical Student’s Guide to Money Management and Student Loans | There are many important concepts to know about money management and borrowing student loans. The information found in this guide will help you establish a strong financial foundation as well as help you navigate the borrowing process at specific points in your medical education. |
| NBME STEP fees | Updates on STEP expenses for the current academic year |
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M3
AAMC FIRST Tips and NBME Info
| Site | Description |
|---|---|
| MedLoans® Organizer and Calculator (MLOC) | The MedLoans® Organizer and Calculator was developed to assist medical students and residents with managing their education debt. The MLOC provides a secure location to organize and track student loans while also displaying possible repayment plans and costs based on the borrower’s student loan debt. |
| Budgeting Basics and Tips | Money will probably be tight during medical school and residency. That’s why a realistic spending plan (budget) – one you can stick to – will be critical to your financial well-being during this time. |
| A Medical Student’s Guide to Money Management and Student Loans | There are many important concepts to know about money management and borrowing student loans. The information found in this guide will help you establish a strong financial foundation as well as help you navigate the borrowing process at specific points in your medical education. |
| NBME STEP fees | Updates on STEP expenses for the current academic year |
| The Cost of Applying for Medical Residency | Though the costs associated with applying for a residency position will be a minor portion of the total cost of your medical education, they can still add up. It is important to develop a plan early on for how you will manage these expenses. |
| Fees for ERAS Residency Applications | ERAS application fees are based on the number of programs applied to per specialty. |
| VSLO | The AAMC Visiting Student Learning Opportunities™ (VSLO®) program enables medical and public health students to pursue short-term learning opportunities in locations away from their Home institutions. Program participants include medical and public health students and institutions in the U.S. and around the globe. |
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M4 and Residency
AAMC FIRST Tips
| Site | Description |
|---|---|
| Fees for ERAS Residency Applications | ERAS application fees are based on the number of programs applied to per specialty. |
| The Cost of Applying for Medical Residency | Though the costs associated with applying for a residency position will be a minor portion of the total cost of your medical education, they can still add up. It is important to develop a plan early on for how you will manage these expenses. |
| AAMC's Financial Wellness Program | Ready to become more skilled and savvy in financial matters? The AAMC's Financial Wellness program is connecting medical students and residents to financial activities, including videos, articles, and interactive calculators needed during and after medical school. See how this program can help you track your spending, set up a budget, create a financial checklist, and set financial goals. Also offered are short on-demand courses on topics like budgeting, managing credit, identity theft, financial planning, and much more. |
| Medical Loans Organizer and Calculator (MLOC) | It was developed to assist medical students and residents with managing their education debt. The MLOC provides a secure location to organize and track student loans while also displaying possible repayment plans and costs based on the borrower’s student loan debt. |
| A Medical Student’s Guide to Money Management and Student Loans | There are many important concepts to know about money management and borrowing student loans. The information found in this guide will help you establish a strong financial foundation as well as help you navigate the borrowing process at specific points in your medical education. |
| NBME STEP Fees | Updates on STEP expenses for the current academic year. |