Choice of major should be based on the student's interest. Academics - manage our time well and study an average of three hours for every hour you spend in class. You must make high grades to show how important this career goal is to you. Motivation - develop the ability to clearly express you reasons for choosing your career path. Medicine is a service profession, and committees want to be sure that candidates have demonstrated their commitment to the less fortunate in our society.
Medical schools differ in emphasis placed on research.
Valuable to do, especially if it leads to publication. Learn as much science and non-science vocabulary as possible before the exam.