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Mason
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How is getting into medical school as an Exercise Physiology major?
Is it more difficult for someone majoring in "Exercise Physiology" (or a related major) to get into medical school? Or is it an advantage due to the unique coursework?
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Maria Babcock
Exercise Physiologist
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Maria’s Answer
I personally didn't apply to medical school but I do know other EPs that did. Many of them got in on their first application. They do find an advantage due to the unique coursework. Especially due to the fact that you're more likely to be able to read ECGs.
A lot of EPs went on to become PAs and NPs as well.
A lot of EPs went on to become PAs and NPs as well.
Karin P.
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Hi Mason,
Medical schools looks at your GPA, especially your science GPA, your MCAT score, your research and medical experience, your volunteer activities. You can take any major you like in undergrad but you need to make sure to cover all the pre-requisite courses. There are people with all kinds of background in medical school. It won't make a difference.
A small positive: You'll give the admission committee a little break from reading and listening to all the bio/chem/biochem majors. You could talk about your goal to be a sports physician or an orthopedic or something along those lines and have a coherent story. But it's not going to make up for a low MCAT or GPA or a lack of medical experiences.
I hope this helps! All the best to you!
KP
Medical schools looks at your GPA, especially your science GPA, your MCAT score, your research and medical experience, your volunteer activities. You can take any major you like in undergrad but you need to make sure to cover all the pre-requisite courses. There are people with all kinds of background in medical school. It won't make a difference.
A small positive: You'll give the admission committee a little break from reading and listening to all the bio/chem/biochem majors. You could talk about your goal to be a sports physician or an orthopedic or something along those lines and have a coherent story. But it's not going to make up for a low MCAT or GPA or a lack of medical experiences.
I hope this helps! All the best to you!
KP