Now That You Have Some Idea Which Schools Will Accept You: Research!

Time for some research! Unfortunately, there aren’t many resources out there-transferring is rare so there isn’t much demand for books on this.

Start by perusing through forums.studentdoctor.net and valuemd.com (search: transfer). There are several threads on transferring and got some idea of what to expect. I also read Topher’s guide (http://rumorsweretrue.wordpress.com/transfer/), as well as several users on forums who posted a guide (ie- http://www.valuemd.com/ross-university-school-medicine/73407-transferring-ross-us-schools-other-schools.html). You can also use google and search for any new websites that may outline transferring.

Once these resources have been exhausted, you will likely want more. Transferring is a mix between applying to med school and applying for residency. It might help to go to your local bookstore and pick up a few books on ‘getting into medskewl’ and ‘getting into the residency of your dreams’. I highly recommend that you purchase one book:
Iserson’s Getting Into Residency: http://www.galenpress.com/025.html
Get it! It can be old-fashioned at times, but it is a great book nonetheless.