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On the Road to Medical School by Gavin Heath Denmark 2008 Senior Chemistry Major GCSU

On the Road to Medical School by Gavin Heath Denmark 2008 Senior Chemistry Major GCSU. Common Course Requirements. One Year ( 2 semesters) of General Biology w/ lab General Chemistry w/ lab Organic Chemistry w/ lab and another advanced chemistry such as Biochemistry General Physics

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On the Road to Medical School by Gavin Heath Denmark 2008 Senior Chemistry Major GCSU

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  1. On the Road to Medical School by Gavin Heath Denmark 2008 Senior Chemistry MajorGCSU

  2. Common Course Requirements One Year ( 2 semesters) of General Biology w/ lab General Chemistry w/ lab Organic Chemistry w/ lab and another advanced chemistry such as Biochemistry General Physics English

  3. Recommended Courses Biochemistry (strongly recommended) Genetics Statistics Human Anatomy and Physiology Intro. Psychology Calculus Courses that require writing skills

  4. GPA A GPA around 3.7 is a good aim. Average usually ranges from 3.5 to 3.7 Science GPA (math, biology, physics, chemistry) Challenge yourself Keep your credit-hours high. Look at retaking classes you don’t do so well in.

  5. MCAT The MCAT consists of four timed sections:

  6. MCAT Scoring Scores for the multiple choice sections range from 1 to 15 Scores for the writing sample range alphabetically from J to T. Score of a 30 P is competitive, but average scores fluctuate each year Scores ≤ 24 are at high risk of rejection.

  7. MCAT Information The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) is the administrators of the MCAT The official MCAT web site: http://www.aamc.org/students/mcat/start.htm Lots of information FAQ Preparation guidelines Testing dates PRACTICE TEST

  8. When to take the MCAT Take the MCAT late in the spring semester of your junior year. April or May are good times Allows you to take it again before applying

  9. Shadowing • Shadowing or volunteering is extremely important • Student with 40 MCAT was denied because he lacked personal skills and showed no clinical experience • You should aim for about 200 hours of shadowing • Start early (5 hours/week x 1 year)= 260 hours

  10. Shadowing Guidelines Two or more specialties but One long term experience is better that multiple short ones Build a relationship with an MD Consistency Get a letter of recommendation from your shadowing mentor.

  11. Research • Research experience is a plus especially for the M.D./Ph.D. programs • Be thoroughly conversant about it • What were the hypothesis, the protocol, the results, the implications • Do not go on and on about research in an application or interview is you are apllying for the M.D. program.

  12. Leadership • Medical colleges consider leadership experiences significant for acceptance • Leadership Certificate Program (LCP) is a great way to enhance and practice your leadership skills

  13. Letters of Recommendation • Three letters • College faculty • Physician • Personal (not your parents) • Four areas: • How does the writer know the student? • What characteristics does the student have that would make him/her appealing as a potential M.D.? • How is the student’s general academic ability? • What leadership roles has the student had?

  14. AMCAS American Medical College Application Service

  15. AMCAS Essay • Should show evidence of your sincerity and commitment • Shadowing • Internships • Laboratory work • Leadership experience • Civic engagement • Etc. • Convince the committee that you are more than just a good student

  16. Interview • They want to get to know you. • Passion? • Goals? • Shadowing experiences? • Your perception of your own strengths and weaknesses? • Motivation? • They want you to get to know them • Ask questions and show that you are interested • They will want to know about incongruous things on your application

  17. Now its in their hands!Good Luck!

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