Zun M asked: Hi, I am Zun and I am a high school student. I came from other country so i don’t know much about things here. I’m planning to go to medical school so i want to know how many years it will take to finish medical school including pre-med.
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What type of education should I pursue to get into the medical research field?
Asa K asked: I am currenty in high school, and plan on entering the medical field. Although I have considered becoming a doctor, surgeon, etc., these choices seem too “boring”. I would rather be working to find new cures for cancer, AIDS, or other types of medical disorders and working to advance medical science. I’m [...]
How much do medical schools care about General Education requirements from the university?
Lauren asked: I’m a pre-med student a little overwhelmed by all of my classes. I’ve been primarily focused on my Bio and Chem classes (med school and major requirements) but I’ve been worried about my other two classes–core general education requirements (a political science class and freshman writing) needed for graduation and required of all [...]
How many students are accepted to medical school yearly?
Dancing D asked: Out of the 60k or so people who apply, just about how many spots are available in the 126ish medical schools here in the states? Also, any doctors/medical students feel free to give additional advice on which schools I should apply to.
How can I get medical experience while being a full time college student?
Natalie asked: I’m currently a freshman. After I’m done getting my four year degree, I want to go to medical school to study pathology. I know you have to have some experience or show some interest in the medical field before you apply to medical school. How can I gain experience while being a full [...]
How Medical or Pharmacy schools look on those who transferred from 2 year college to University?
Tanya K asked: My daughter is planning to transfer to UC from community college with biology major. She fulfilled her requirements in CC which means that when she later apply to Pharmacy or Medical school, they would notice that all their prerequisites have been taken in CC. Should she retake these classes in the University [...]
How do medical schools notify you that you have an interview?
Pre-Med Student asked: I am just wondering how the medical schools will contact me and tell me that I have an interview. E-mail, phone, regular mail?
What is the importance of medical terminology in the medical field?
chante_tptn asked: What is the importance of medical terminology in the medical field?
Is getting a degree at Harvard Medical school a waste of money, does it matter where you go to medical school?
Greta asked: I’m planning to apply to 13 different medical schools, among them are Harvard and Columbia, but does it really matter where a doctor goes to medical school? Would I really be heads above other people when applying for positions with a degree from an Ivy League school?