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Pre-Med Requirements

Suggested Classes: Behavioral Sciences, zoology, Computer Science, Psychology,

Genetics, Social Sciences, Stats (emphasis on sociology and psychology)

Take hard classes if can get As, dont if you think youll get Bs As in intro courses look better than Bs in hard classes GPA assessment medical schools will also look at your major and

strength of educational institutionso Most premeds are science majors, but are not ltd to being science

majors

Applying to US med schoolspre-med coursesMedical CollegeAdmissions Test (MCAT)

o Most take the MCAT the spring prior to applying to med schoolo Going directly from pre-med to med must take latest spring of jr.

year

o Pulley metaphor on GPA-MCAT for medical school admissionso General rule of 65 GPA x 10 + MCAT > 65

MCAT Effective starting 2015

test section time limit questions

Biological and

biochemical

foundations of living

sciences

95 65

Chemical and physical

foundations of

biological systems

95 65

Psychological, social,and biological

95 65

Course No. of

Semesters

Semester

Hours

Lab

Requirement

Comments

Biology 2 8 Yes 1 semester

with strong

genetics

component

Inorganic

Chem

2 8 Yes

Organic Chem 2 8 Yes

Physics 2 8 Yes

English 2 8 No Most schools

want strong

writing

component

Math 2 8 No Most schoolswant strong

calc lv courses

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foundations on

behavior

Critical analysis and

reasoning skills

90 60

Research

Defined as any activity involving asking a question and trying to answerthat questionform hypothesis and attempt to solve

Goal of research activity: prove to med schools admission committeestalent for analytical thinking and problem solving

How to find a research position

Focus on topics that fascinate you and problems you would like to solve(importance of continuity rather than jumping around)

Determine the type of research you would like to doo

Basic science

o Clinicalo Health policyo Biotecho Humanities research

narrow down to a specific area start from personal networks (family, friends, family doctor, university

professors)

expand into the internet (start from university website) 4 points of initial research query

o Brief introduction with statement of interesto Time commitment and type of position desired (volunteer vs.

paid)

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o Succinct discussion of skills/ qualities/ characteristics that willmake you an asset to the project (often best to include three as

humans think best in groups of three)

o Conclusion with reference to resume and willingness to speak inperson

Send at least 10 research queries Pre-med research websites

o https:// www.aamc.org/ members/ great/ 61052/great_summerlinks. html

o http:// people.rit.edu/ gtfsbi/ Symp/ summer.htmo http:// www.columbia.edu/ cu/ biology/ ug/ intern.htmlo http:// www.nsf.gov/ crssprgm/ reu/ index.jspo https:// www.training.nih.gov/ programso http:// www.hhmi.org (nonprofit org.)

Community Service

refers to any activity where you are helping someone else

admissions committees strongly prefer consistency and strong leadershipin community service

check college clubs, local religious organizations, Internet community service websites

o http:// volunteer.truist.como http:// www.volunteermatch.org/o http:// www.serve.gov/

international service websiteso http:// www.globalvolunteernetwork.org/ 3/o http:// www.vfp.orgo http:// www.volunteerinternational.org/

well-respected service organizations

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o http:// www.redcross.org/ en/ volunteero http://www.amnesty.org/o http:// www.bbbs.orgo http:// www.care-international.org/

many require applications and placement fees safety in the forefront

Extracurriculars

medical sense: any activity that doesnt fit in the academic, research,clinical, or community service

shows creativity and passion shouldnt be neglected even if not directly related to medical pursuits provide unique stories

Clinical Experience

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