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What are some ways to ensure acceptance into medical school?

I am trying to plan ahead to ensure I am accepted into medical school. #medschool #college-applications

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Gabriel’s Answer

Hi Delaney,

Thanks for the question. The Association of American Medical Colleges offer some great resources on getting into medical school.

You can start by going here:
https://students-residents.aamc.org/choosing-medical-career/medical-school-101/getting-medical-school/

Also explore the tabs at the top especially the one that says "Applying to Medical School".

It's important if you're still in high school to do exceptionally well in any science or chemistry courses. This will help you in the college admissions process and prepare you to take the kinds of courses that you'll need to take to apply to medical school. You typically need to take a variety of courses in biology, chemistry, organic chemistry, and more.

When you start college, you will work with your academic advisor to plan out a program/major to ensure you at least take the courses necessary to apply to medical school. But remember: Applying to medical school is more than just degrees and GPA's. You'll also want to look at doing volunteer work in public health and several other things. Be sure to check out this page for more information:

https://students-residents.aamc.org/applying-medical-school/article/core-competencies/
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Richard’s Answer

Pick a college that suits your personality and a major that interests you. 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.

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
English: Rhetoric (Composition) and Literature – 2 semesters



During college study for and complete the MCAT. Devote an entire summer to studying for the MCAT and consider paying for a prep course if you can afford it.


Volunteer at your local hospital or low-income clinic. Try to find opportunities to shadow physicians, PAs or other clinical providers.
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Rachel’s Answer

You must get A's in the pre-med requirements. These include at least a year of biology, 1 year inorganic chemistry, 1 year organic chemistry + labs, physics, calculus, and biochemistry. Your junior year, you will need to take an MCAT study course prior to taking the MCAT. With a solid GPA, 3.8+, and MCAT score, you should be a competitive applicant.
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