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What is the shortest path for a pre med student and what does a high school students who want to go to premed school need to have inorder to go to a prestigious school ?#Spring24

I am a junior in East chapel hill high and need more clarification in the pre med career path.

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The fastest way to become a doctor is to choose a school that offers an accelerated or combined undergraduate and medical school program. You might be able to graduate with your medical degree in as little as six years through this route.

Most students who get accepted to baccalaureate-M.D. programs have very competitive GPAs and stellar SAT or ACT scores, but those things alone don't guarantee admission. A key trait these programs look for is to see if you've demonstrated your commitment to the medical profession. Applicants to bacc-M.D. programs must show that they have a strong understanding of what being a doctor entails. This is why clinical experience during your high school years is important if you want to be accepted into a bacc-M.D. program by showcasing your involvement in meaningful clinical experiences as a high school student.

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Apply for a research or internship program. Many medical associations, colleges, and universities offer internships and research positions for high school students. These include the National Institute of Health, Stanford Medicine, the Mayo Clinic, the American Cancer Society, the University of Chicago, and more.
Participate in a summer medical program. You can also participate in less competitive summer medical programs on college campuses or through organizations like the National Student Leadership Conference. These programs are essentially summer camps for high school students interested in studying medicine. They can include attending workshops, meeting medical students and/or professors, participating in simulation labs and research investigations, learning basic medical examination and surgical techniques, and more.
Job shadow a doctor. Job shadowing allows you to spend a day or several days observing a professional in a job that interests you. You may have the chance to perform some basic job duties, and you’ll get to discuss the career with a professional and learn about their schedule, day-to-day experiences, and responsibilities.
Volunteer at a nursing home or homeless shelter. Doctors must be compassionate, empathetic, and able to communicate with and serve people from all walks of life. Therefore, any volunteer experience serving other people is useful. Even if your experience isn’t directly tied to the medical field, you can begin developing and practicing the qualities needed to be a successful doctor.
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