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Any tips in studying medical/science as early as high school?

I have learned a lot in science but I feel like it is not enough for me to be a future dedicated doctor. I want to study as early as possible, are there any tips or important topics I should be studying on to enrich my scientific knowledge/skills? #high-school #doctor #college

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Yolancia’s Answer

I would recommend first researching prerequisite courses that are required for individual medical schools. These prerequisites aren't going to be completed until your undergraduate career, but you could start enriching your science knowledge in high school based on those courses. For example, high school anatomy and physiology and high school biology could help you develop a good foundation before your real medical school prerequisites in college.
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Colette’s Answer

As previously said, it is important to prepare yourself for the heavy workload as a premed student. Taking high level science courses such as AP Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Psychology will give you not only a background on the subjects so you are prepared for the material but also an understanding of how to handle a lot of material and time management.

There are also things you can do outside of the classroom. Reach out to local universities or research centers and ask if they have any options for a lab technician as a high school student or even cleaning lab ware. This will get you further exposed to scientific skills. Another option is to volunteer at a hospital so you can become familiar with healthcare operations.
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Karen’s Answer

Most of the degrees students pursue paired with premed requirements require a heavy course load. So, my recommendation would be to take as many courses for college credit in high school as you can handle if the colleges you are applying to will accept them. AP, IB, and dual enrollment courses to cover your general education requirements will help you out a lot even if you decided to pursue something different once getting to college. However, make sure to pace yourself and not take more than you can handle paired with your extracurriculars/job/social life etc.. Even your high school credit courses like biology, anatomy, and chemistry will help build your scientific knowledge and better prepare you for your more in-depth courses in college.
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