Minorities in Medicine

The AAMC is committed to increasing the number of underrepresented minorities in medical education. Our resources can help as you pursue a career in medicine. This site provides information related to minority medical student preparation, the medical education pipeline, and financial aid opportunities.

For more resources, visit Considering a Career in Medicine, Applying to Medical School, and Financing Your Medical Education.

Programs and Services

AspiringDocs.org
An AAMC-sponsored online community that provides tools, information, and support you need to explore whether a career in medicine is right for you and to help you prepare an application to medical school that presents you at your best.

Medical Minority Applicant Registry (Med-MAR)
Med-MAR serves as a means of communicating the availability of applicants from groups who self-identify as underrepresented in medicine and/or as economically disadvantaged.
For more information, contact amoses@aamc.org or 202-862-6203.

Minority Student Medical Career Awarness Workshops and Recruitment Fair
The AAMC hosts an annual career fair for students interested in medical careers held during the AAMC annual meeting. By attending, you can find out about the AAMC's Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (SMDEP), other summer enrichment programs, summer undergraduate research programs, and more.
For more information, e-mail careerfair@aamc.org or call 202-862-6203 or 202-862-6249

Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (SMDEP)
SMDEP is a six-week summer academic enrichment program that offers freshman and sophomore college students intensive and personalized medical and dental school preparation.
For more information, e-mail smdep@aamc.org or call toll free (866) 58-SMDEP.

Publications

Diversity in Medical Education: Facts and Figures 2008

Diversity in the Physician Workforce: Facts & Figures 2006

Minorities in Medical Education: Facts and Figures 2005

Minority Student Opportunities in U.S. Medical Schools (MSOUSMS)