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Hailey
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What is a good major for Pre-medical Studies?
I want to go to become a doctor and I know most are Biological Science majors but I saw that are more pre-med majors but I have never heard anyone with a different major.
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Briana Tully DO PHP
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Briana’s Answer
Becoming a doctor does requires a strong science education but you'll get plenty of it. You'll take the req'd pre-med courses before applying to medical school. Once in medical school, you'll take more science classes, and this continues into residency and beyond, with ongoing CME courses to maintain your board certification.
Medical schools look for a well-rounded education, so as long as you complete the prerequisites, most schools state that they will accept an undergraduate degree in any field. If I could go back, I’d would have chosen the philosophy degree with a minor in medical ethics that my school offered. Medical school often lacks theory-based courses and training in decision-making with limited information.
Pursue an undergraduate degree in a field that interests you while completing the required pre-med courses. (of course if your hoping to get into specific schools be sure to look Taking diverse and interesting classes can enhance your education and prepare you for medical school but if an overall science major like biology or chemistry IS what interests you feel free to connect that "why" when you apply to medical school.
Medical schools look for a well-rounded education, so as long as you complete the prerequisites, most schools state that they will accept an undergraduate degree in any field. If I could go back, I’d would have chosen the philosophy degree with a minor in medical ethics that my school offered. Medical school often lacks theory-based courses and training in decision-making with limited information.
Pursue an undergraduate degree in a field that interests you while completing the required pre-med courses. (of course if your hoping to get into specific schools be sure to look Taking diverse and interesting classes can enhance your education and prepare you for medical school but if an overall science major like biology or chemistry IS what interests you feel free to connect that "why" when you apply to medical school.
Shelia Bereszniewicz
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Shelia’s Answer
You may find the biomedical sciences program to be a more interesting major. As Briana stated, you will need to complete the required pre-med courses to meet the prerequisites. The biomedical sciences program will expose you to most of the diverse subjects you'll need to tackle in medical school. Regardless of your major, you'll need to shine in your studies, take up leadership roles and clock in hours at a hospital, clinic or doctor's office. My daughter, for example, worked as a medical scribe during her undergrad degree.
You'll also need to prepare for the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) and aim to score 510 or higher. It's a good idea to apply to several medical schools. The application process involves writing a top-notch personal statement, securing letters of recommendation, completing both a primary and secondary application, and acing an interview. Hopefully, you'll get multiple interviews where you'll have the chance to impress and stand out from the crowd.
Good luck!
You'll also need to prepare for the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) and aim to score 510 or higher. It's a good idea to apply to several medical schools. The application process involves writing a top-notch personal statement, securing letters of recommendation, completing both a primary and secondary application, and acing an interview. Hopefully, you'll get multiple interviews where you'll have the chance to impress and stand out from the crowd.
Good luck!