2006-06-21 06:48:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
That is a common track for med school applicants to take. It gives you a solid foundation in science and also in social science. As long as you get good grades in your courses and take all the required classes (Biology, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physics, Math, etc.) you should be a good candidate.
I would strongly suggest community service such as volunteering in a nearby hospital to get experience and boost your resume. Try to take on at least one leadership position in a related club or organization as well. Competition for med-school is intense, so anything you can do to standout from the crowd will really be a significant advantage. Make sure to get to know your professors on a personal level so they will feel comfortable in writing letters of recommendation. Also, try to get involved in some undergraduate research. Admission officers are always impressed by that.
2006-06-21 13:00:19 · answer #1 · answered by smm_8514 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Medical schools will take anyone who complete the basic requirements for Med School. Usually, 1 year of Organic chemistry with labs, Physics with labs, Biology with labs, Calculus I, sometimes II and some are asking for Statistics. You have to check with the med school you want to go to.
2006-06-21 06:52:29 · answer #2 · answered by nuked25 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you are allowed certain science electives, and if Anthropology is what you want, I think that this would be agreeable with the med school of your choice. To be on the safe side, I would discuss this matter with your pre-med advisor.
2006-06-21 06:53:13 · answer #3 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is. Go to the website for the Med school of your choice, say UCSF's. They will list the requirements.
You basically need:
- All lower division physics, chem, bio, microbiology, math (up to and including DiffyQ's)
- All upper division biochemistry, biology, and microbiology
Though they all say, "you need a B or better", what they really mean is, "you need an A for us to consider you".
Then you study for 6 months to a year and take the MCAT, and you apply to medical school.
2006-06-21 06:56:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. That is a common track, and a frequently successful one. Less important than your major, though, is your individual academic performance.
2006-06-21 06:52:02 · answer #5 · answered by naturezak 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋