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Many pre-medical students ask the question, What classes should I be taking? Here is a list of recommended classes, and when the average pre-medical student takes their exams and applies. However, it is important to note, that every student has their own path. Not every student will take these classes, or finish in 4 years. Many pre-health students take a gap year, or what we like to call a growth-year, after their undergrad. In the section under applying to medical school you will find more information about medical school requirements.
Freshman Year
Freshman Year
General Biology/Chemistry
Start Building relationships with professors
Begin Shadowing or volunteering in the community (COVID has made this difficult!)
Sophomore Year
Sophomore Year
Begin thinking about medical schools, start your list
Meet with your advisor to make sure you are taking the pre-recs you need for your schools
Keep shadowing and volunteering
Become involved in roles on campus
Junior Year
Junior Year
Sign up to take the MCAT
Make an MCAT study plan
Consider Post-Bac programs if you need an academic boost
Decide what professors you want to write your reccomendation letters
Have Fun!
Senior Year
Senior Year
Apply to Schools! Submit your primary and secondary applications in a timely manner
Visit the writing center/Kelly Bay for extra help on your apps
Do some mock interviews, so you can do well on your real interviews
After interviews, make sure to send thank you cards/emails to the schools you went to
Gap Years!
Gap Years!
Gap years, or as I prefer to call them, growth years, are great for pre-meds. You can use the time to work and gain experience in the medical field, or volunteer. You can also complete a post-baccalaureate program, that can boost your GPA and help you score higher in your MCAT.
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