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Rajkumarie
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What majors to study in college for becoming a physician?
I'm a high-school student soon to be graduated and would like to be prepared for my college majors.
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Midwest Heart Surgeon
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Traditionally, medical schools expected college majors of prospective medical students to consist of the traditional sciences, such as biology, chemistry, etc. However, contemporary medical schools strongly value diversity in all forms, including race, geographic, socioeconomic, and thought diversity.
Accordingly, the most effective major will be the one you are most passionate about and envision having the highest rate of success. Of course, there are base pre-requisite science courses that must be taken to qualify for applying to medical school, but these can supplement one's chosen major.
Some prospective students choose medical school later in their undergraduate careers and may require post-bac course work to meet the requirements for medical school. No matter one's academic pathway to applying for medical school, the schools want to see academic excellence (a maximized GPA), diversity in experience, compassion, and dedication to whatever pathway you take. Tailoring your undergraduate coursework to maximizing your GPA and MCAT scores while pursuing a major or majors that will illustrate dedication and commitment will be most helpful for matriculating into medical school.
Hope this helps!
Accordingly, the most effective major will be the one you are most passionate about and envision having the highest rate of success. Of course, there are base pre-requisite science courses that must be taken to qualify for applying to medical school, but these can supplement one's chosen major.
Some prospective students choose medical school later in their undergraduate careers and may require post-bac course work to meet the requirements for medical school. No matter one's academic pathway to applying for medical school, the schools want to see academic excellence (a maximized GPA), diversity in experience, compassion, and dedication to whatever pathway you take. Tailoring your undergraduate coursework to maximizing your GPA and MCAT scores while pursuing a major or majors that will illustrate dedication and commitment will be most helpful for matriculating into medical school.
Hope this helps!
Charlie Adams
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If you're aspiring to be a doctor, the journey begins with earning a bachelor's degree and then proceeding to medical school. Although medical schools don't demand a specific undergraduate major, they do expect applicants to have taken certain pre-medical courses. These usually encompass biology, chemistry, physics, and math.
Medical schools appreciate applicants who are not just academically strong but also proficient in critical thinking, communication, and social sciences. Opting for a major in any of these areas could be advantageous:
-Biology or Biological Sciences
-Chemistry or Biochemistry
-Neuroscience
-Psychology or Sociology
-Public Health
Remember that while these majors can be beneficial, medical schools also value diversity, so you should choose a major that aligns with your interests and strengths. Keeping your GPA high, engaging in relevant extracurricular activities, and acquiring clinical experience can significantly enhance your medical school application. In the end, medical schools are seeking individuals who are well-rounded, academically robust, and genuinely passionate about medicine.
Best of luck!
Medical schools appreciate applicants who are not just academically strong but also proficient in critical thinking, communication, and social sciences. Opting for a major in any of these areas could be advantageous:
-Biology or Biological Sciences
-Chemistry or Biochemistry
-Neuroscience
-Psychology or Sociology
-Public Health
Remember that while these majors can be beneficial, medical schools also value diversity, so you should choose a major that aligns with your interests and strengths. Keeping your GPA high, engaging in relevant extracurricular activities, and acquiring clinical experience can significantly enhance your medical school application. In the end, medical schools are seeking individuals who are well-rounded, academically robust, and genuinely passionate about medicine.
Best of luck!