If you are currently a KU student, you can schedule an orientation meeting with Paul Crosby by calling 864-3500. The staff member who answers the phone will schedule the meeting. For additional information, see our medical links and the medical professions books on reserve in the Anschutz Science Library. Interview physicians to find out what they do, what they like and dislike about their jobs, and what advice they have for people preparing to enter the profession.
Most successful candidates have significant experience working with patients and physicians.
For suggestions on how to gain experience, see our activities page. Most people complete a bachelor's degree before entering medical school. Although most of the requirements are science courses, you can choose any major. KU offers other courses, including honors equivalents, which can be used to fulfill requirements. In addition, some medical schools require one or two semesters of calculus.