Introduction PART ONE: PREPARATION IS EVERYTHING First Principles Do You Hate Biology? Candy Striper? Researcher or Rat Killer? More Is Better, Right? Older and Wiser PART TWO: IN THE THICK OF IT The MCAT MD or DO? They're All the Same, Aren't They? Truly Unique Programs How Many Applications? US and Canadian Medical Schools AMCAS and AACOMAS Writing Your Personal Statement Deadline Dummies 'Early D' Tragedy Secondaries and Recommendation Letters Your Interview Which One? By Association PART THREE: NEVER GIVE UP Should I Try Again? Hey, Man, I Just Want to Help People Hey, Man, I Just Want to Be a Doctor