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What are the best courses to take to prepare for medical school?

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Richard’s Answer

Pick a major that interests you so you don't mind devoting a majority of your hours to studying. You will need to get good grades in college in order to apply for medical school. At the medical school I attended, the average GPA is reported to be 3.85, so even one or two B's can hurt your chances of acceptance.
Aside from this, any major is acceptable as long as you complete the prerequisite courses. I chose to major in biochemistry because there was overlap with the premed requirements and I wanted to complete my degree in 3 years.
Typical medical school prerequisites include:
Biology: Lecture – 4 semesters; Lab – 1 semester
General Chemistry: Lecture – 2 semesters; Lab – 1 semester
Organic Chemistry: Lecture – 2 semesters; Lab – 1 semester
Biochemistry: Lecture – 1 semester
General Physics: Lecture – 2 semesters; Lab – 1 semester
Math: Statistics – 1 semester

You need to prepare for the MCAT. Subjects on the MCAT include:
Organic and inorganic chemistry.
Physics.
Biology.
Biochemistry.
Basis research methods and statistics.
Psychology.
Sociology.
Ethics, philosophy, cultural studies as well as population health, social sciences and humanities.
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Michael’s Answer

Hi Cole,


You will need to fully involve yourself in the sciences. Most notably, you will need to take several Biology, Chemistry and Anatomy classes to prep yourself for medical school. Math is also an important component in your preparation as well. As an aside, some colleges offer Healthcare classes that give you a "day in the life" of medical professionals. These can be quite helpful to better facilitate an understanding of what happens once you graduate medical school.


Good luck!


Mike
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