Preparation for a Career in Medicine

A Guide for Students

2010

By Dr. Ted Johnson
Chair, Health Professions Committee

Edited by Natalie Davis '12
Health Professions Committee Coordinator, Center for Experiential Learning

Preparation for a Career in Medicine

Health Professions Committee

Considering a Career in Medicine

Advising

Successful Applicants

"Nuts and Bolts" of the Premedical Journey

Time Table

Course of Study

Choosing a Major

Student Myths About Medical School Admissions

Course Requirements for Medical School

Course Planning and Academic Loads

Chemistry Major

Biology Major

Other Majors

Biomedical Studies Concentration

Life Beyond the Courses

Knowledge of the Health Care System

Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT)

Application to Medical School

Selection Criteria

Factors the University of Iowa Committee Considers

Medical School: Which one suits the applicant?

Application Process

Acceptance or Non-acceptance

10 Common Mistakes

Variations: Other Careers in the Medical Arena

Special MD Programs

Osteopathic Medicine

Dental (DDS)

 

 

 

 

 

 

I. The Decision to Pursue Medicine

II. Planning Your Undergraduate Degree

III. The MCAT

IV. Applying to Medical School

V. Variations: Other Careers in the Medical Arena

Want a paper copy of the handbook? Go here for a download.

For more information, please see the websites of St. Olaf's Biomedical Studies Program or the Center for Experiential Learning.

This manual was revised in December 2008; all information and links were correct as of that date. If you find dead links or other errors, please contact Jean Porterfield.