Good Overview Of Pre-med?
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Here are some key things to remember:
-Generally speaking the prerequisites are: 1 year/8 credits General Biology w/lab, 1 year/ General Chemistry w/lab, 1 year/8 credits Organic Chemistry w/lab, 1 year/8 credits Physics (you can take algebra based or calculus based for most schools) w/lab, 1 year English, and 1 year Math. The mathematics prereq can be fulfilled in several ways. Once you know which schools you are applying, check their websites for specific requirements.
-Upper-Level courses such as Biochem, Genetics, Microbiology etc are usually recommended. Also, humanities courses show well-roundedness.
-Plan on having to obtain at least a >3.5 GPA for US Allopathic (MD) schools. Never rule out DO schools, though!
-Choose a major you are like/ are good at. It does not have to be in the hard sciences. Oh, and remember, pre-med is not a major.
-Volunteer in a position in a good clinical setting at a hospital, nursing home, etc.
-Undergrad Research experience is important for som
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