What AAMC Services and Applications Are Listed on Students & Residents?
The AAMC Students & Residents site groups its services and applications into a single "Explore AAMC Services and Applications" section, covering exams, application systems, data tools, financial support, and planning calendars. If you are anywhere from premed through residency, this list is the fastest way to see which AAMC resource applies to your current stage.
Exams
- Medical College Admission Test® (MCAT® Exam) — the standardized exam used in medical school admissions.
- PREview® Professional Readiness Exam — a situational judgment exam listed alongside the MCAT.
Application Systems
- American Medical College Application Service® (AMCAS®) — the application service used to apply to medical school.
- Electronic Residency Application Service® (ERAS®) — the application service used to apply to residency.
- Visiting Student Learning Opportunities™ (VSLO®) — the application service for away rotations during medical school.
Data and Decision Tools
- Medical School Admission Requirements™ (MSAR®) for Applicants — admission requirements data for applicants.
- Residency Explorer™ Tool — data to help you find residency programs that fit your career goals.
- Careers in Medicine (CiM) — career exploration and specialty decision support.
Financial Support
- Fee Assistance Program — financial assistance for applicants.
- FIRST (Financial Information, Resources, Services, and Tools) — financial information and resources, including loan repayment guidance referenced in the residency and fellowship stage.
Planning Calendars
- Premed Calendar
- Medical and Graduate Student Calendar
How the Site Maps These to Your Stage
The same page organizes its guidance by journey stage, and each stage points to the services above:
| Stage | What the site says you'll do | Related services |
|---|---|---|
| Choose a medical career | Explore career options and ways to get experience | Careers in Medicine |
| Apply to medical school | Prepare for the MCAT, choose schools, take PREview, apply via AMCAS | MCAT, PREview, MSAR, AMCAS, Fee Assistance Program |
| Attend medical school | Choose a specialty, take USMLE exams, decide on away rotations | VSLO, Careers in Medicine |
| Apply to residency | Follow timelines, prepare for interviews, compare programs | ERAS, Residency Explorer |
| Train in a residency or fellowship | Plan a move, manage medical school loans, prepare a CV | FIRST |
What This Means for You
If you are premed, the relevant entries are the MCAT, PREview, AMCAS, MSAR, the Fee Assistance Program, and the Premed Calendar. If you are in medical school, VSLO and the Medical and Graduate Student Calendar matter most. If you are applying to or training in residency, ERAS, Residency Explorer, and FIRST are the ones to use. The site does not publish pricing or login requirements for these services on this page, so check each individual service page before assuming cost or access terms.