AAMC PREview

The AAMC PREview exam is a situational judgment assessment used by participating U.S. medical schools as part of the admissions process. It is designed to assess pre-professional competencies, such as service orientation, teamwork, ethical responsibility, cultural awareness, and reliability—not biology knowledge or clinical skills. Applicants considering the 2027–2028 admissions cycle should check each school’s requirements, because some schools require or recommend PREview while others do not use it. Admissions offices decide how to consider a score alongside the rest of an application.

In PREview, candidates read workplace and academic scenarios and judge how effective different possible actions would be. The situations may involve patient-centered service, advocacy and access to care, respectful communication, or disagreement within a clinical team. Preparation is less about memorizing answers than practicing careful judgment: identify the people affected, consider fairness and professionalism, and weigh practical next steps. Review the AAMC’s competency descriptions and official preparation materials, then practice applying those principles consistently under timed conditions.