New Medical College Admissions Test Approved

Starting in 2015, when aspiring doctors take the MCAT® examination, they will need more than a solid basis in the natural sciences.  Under changes approved last week by the AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges), they also will need an understanding of the psychology, sociology, and biology that provide the foundation for learning about the human and social components of health. The changes to the MCAT exam, the first since 1991, are designed to help students prepare for a rapidly changing health care system and an evolving body of medical knowledge while addressing the needs of a growing, aging, and increasingly diverse population. >>>More