The Pre-Med program offered through the College of Arts and Sciences sets guidelines and timetables for students to successfully complete the prerequisite coursework and other requirements relating to medical schools. This program is not a major. Mrs. Ruit can help in all aspects of your undergraduate preparation for medical school, from scheduling to study skills, to MCAT preparation, to interview preparation. Together, you can plan the undergraduate curriculum that is right for you. No matter what medical school a student chooses to attend, there are 5 areas that will be scrutinized by any Admissions Committee when reviewing applications.
Most schools require or prefer a degree.
Letters of Recommendation Required, although numbers and authors vary from school to school. Especially experiences that include contact with patients in a hospital or medical setting. State of Residency Most state supported schools will only take state residents. All medical schools have required coursework that must be completed successfully by prospective students. The following table suggests a schedule for the most commonly required classes, as well as the best time for taking the MCAT for the first time.