What is the MSAR?
The book “Medical School Admission Requirements,” or “MSAR,” (Kimberly S. Varner, ed., ISBN 1-5775-4007-7) is often considered the premedical student’s “bible.” Published by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), it contains information on premedical requirements for each of the MD schools in the US and Canada, as well as information and statistics about admissions, financial aid, and minority student issues. Many questions not answered in this FAQ will be answered in the MSAR. It is revised each April, so make sure you get the most recent edition. You should definitely get this book if you are considering medical school. You can buy a copy at your local college bookstore, from an online bookstore.
