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What is required of someone to get into medical school?

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Richard’s Answer

In the US, to apply to medical school, you need a bachelor's degree. Any 4-year university should suffice.

Pick a college that suits your personality and a major that interests you. You will need to get good grades in college in order to apply for medical school. At the medical school I attended, the average GPA is reported to be 3.85, so even one or two B's can hurt your chances of acceptance.

Aside from this, any major is acceptable as long as you complete the prerequisite courses.

Typical medical school prerequisites include:
Biology: Lecture – 4 semesters; Lab – 1 semester
General Chemistry: Lecture – 2 semesters; Lab – 1 semester
Organic Chemistry: Lecture – 2 semesters; Lab – 1 semester
Biochemistry: Lecture – 1 semester
General Physics: Lecture – 2 semesters; Lab – 1 semester
Math: Statistics – 1 semester
English: Rhetoric (Composition) and Literature – 2 semesters

Try to find opportunities to pursue research.

Volunteer at your local hospital or low-income clinic. Ask physicians, PAs or other clinical providers if you can shadow them.


During college study for and complete the MCAT. Devote an entire summer to studying for the MCAT and consider paying for a prep course if you can afford it.

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Apply to medical schools during your last year of college.
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Erin’s Answer

I would say that the best way to prepare for medical school is to do well in your classes and take the MCAT as soon as you can after completing your pre-medical requirements. This way, you will have a lot of the information they test fresh in your mind. I also recommend doing some physician shadowing to ensure it is an experience you enjoy. But also dont stop doing things you enjoy as medical schools typically look for well-rounded individuals.
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Rachel’s Answer

Major in whatever field interests you and will allow you to maintain an excellent GPA. I majored in Spanish literature and had no trouble with my med school applications. You do need to complete the pre-med requirements that vary from school to school. These include at least a year of biology, 1 year inorganic chemistry, 1 year organic chemistry + labs, physics, calculus, and biochemistry. Your junior year, you will need to take an MCAT study course prior to taking the MCAT. With a solid GPA and MCAT score, you should be a competitive applicant.
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Estelle’s Answer

Your major is not as important as your undergraduate grades, your MCAT score, your letters of reference, and your personal statements on your medical school application. For now, just focus on finding a college that fits you and your budget and a major that really interests you in college so that you will make great grades and get strong letters of recommendation from professors that recognize your potential. Study really hard for the MCAT and use preparatory books like Princeton Review, Kaplan, or ExamKrackers.
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Thank you comment icon Hi Estelle, this doesn't directly answer the question. what is required for someone to get into med school? Gurpreet Lally, Admin
Thank you comment icon Medical school applicants in the US require a 4 year college degree. You will need to get good grades in college in order to apply for medical school. At the medical school I attended, the average GPA is reported to be 3.85. complete the prerequisite course: Biology: Lecture – 4 semesters; Lab – 1 semester General Chemistry: Lecture – 2 semesters; Lab – 1 semester Organic Chemistry: Lecture – 2 semesters; Lab – 1 semester Biochemistry: Lecture – 1 semester General Physics: Lecture – 2 semesters; Lab – 1 semester Math: Statistics – 1 semester English: Rhetoric (Composition) and Literature – 2 semesters During college study for and complete the MCAT. Estelle Archer
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