Insider Medical Admissions: The AAMC Will Expand the FAP to Include Some Residency Applicants

Monday, December 4, 2023

The AAMC Will Expand the FAP to Include Some Residency Applicants

The American Association of Medical Colleges has announced that they will expand their Fee Assistance Program to certain residency applicants starting with the 2024-5 ERAS application season. At that time, the FAP will include residency candidates who were previously approved for the program during their medical school application process. The qualifying candidates will receive a 60% fee discount on up to 50 ERAS applications. This is great news for medical students who have severe financial needs. The AAMC reports that it will be providing more information in the following months.

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