Undergrad and considering medicine?
If you are considering a career in medicine, the early years of undergraduate work are a time to plan, keep your grades up and keep your options open. Knowing what may be required by medical schools is key to meeting the expectations and not extending your undergraduate studies in a game of catch-up.
First step is to review the resources on the Association of American Medical Colleges site and on your campus premedical site. It’s a good idea to meet with the premed adviser early on to make sure you are enrolled in the appropriate courses and take advantage of internships, physician shadowing and volunteering.
In case you need a quick reference for the requirements, there are good general overviews of premed requirements on the Amherst College website and on the Tufts site.
Students who are considering medical school should also pick up a copy of:
“Medical School Admission Requirements (MSAR) 2010-2011: The Most Authoritative Guide to U.S. and Canadian Medical Schools. The MSAR is updated annually and has the latest in admissions requirements!
Last but not least, as you complete your coursework, keep in mind that the MCATs are usually taken after the Spring semester of your junior year. More information on the MCATs are on the AAMC site.
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