Would an undergraduate course in pathogenic microbiology be advantageous for medical school?

Question

I have a very limited amount of time before I start the application process for texas medical schools. I need to take only the coures that would be most beneficial to me to do well in medical school. I have about 2yrs. So far classes that I took, am taking, and considering are as follows...

2 semesters of General Bio, General Chem., Org. Chem, and General Physics

1 semester of microbio, genetics, interm. zoology, Vertebrate physiology, histology, Neurobiology, immunology, cellular physiology, and perhaps pathogenic microbiology, considering the fact "regular" microbiology didn't cover much pathology and I figure is essential preparation knowledge for medical school as well as becoming a physician.

Answer 1

It would be an advantage because you would have a head-start from other students who are also matriculating in medical school.

Answer 2

It'll be of marginal benefit. You don't need to take things twice, and they'll teach you medicine in medical school. Once you have the necessary prerequisite courses, you may actually do better to take some extra humanities. They won't help much in medical school, but one of these days you'll be a practicing physician, and when half the stuff you learn now in science classes is forgotten or outmoded, you'll still be a better person from music, art, and literature.

Answer 3

Your best bet would probably be to look at the specific requirements of the med schools you're planning on applying to. They should have them listed online.

Answer 4

How much could it hurt? And you would have a head start in things, especially if you are interested in becoming a specialist in infectious diseases.

Answer 5

If you have the room in your schedule I daresay it couldn't hurt.