A Question regarding the Premed Course Work

[CrazyNonTrad]

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Hello Fellow SDNites,

Let me start by saying that this forum is really outstanding and I have been reading it for a while now. Let me cut the chase here. I am a 35 year old PhD researcher seriously thinking of pursuing MD career path. I obtained my PhD in Biomedical Sciences from an US university but my undergraduate studies were done in another country. Yes, I am an international student, though fortunately I have a green card (Other wise I wouldn't even dream about this path). I understand that the basic premed courses must be taken from US colleges. My question is would my course work during PhD (60+ hours in wide range of biomedical sciences ) cover for the premed course requirement? Obviously I didn't take exact courses of premed, but took much advanced courses like Molecular Biology, Immunology, Physiology, Statistics, Pharmacology all of which are actually of MD level.

Any response will be much appreciated. THanks in advance.😀

 

[dsoz]

What about O.chem, math, biochem, and some social science (at some schools)?

Many foreign university credits can be used if they go through a "translation service" that puts the classes in US course equivalents.

At least, that is how I think it works. I have no experience with foreign coursework.

dsoz

 

[CrazyNonTrad]

What about O.chem, math, biochem, and some social science (at some schools)?

I took all these courses (except social sciences) back home.

Many foreign university credits can be used if they go through a "translation service" that puts the classes in US course equivalents.

At least, that is how I think it works. I have no experience with foreign coursework.

dsoz

Thanks for the pointer. Upon some searching it appears to be a standard practice here in Texas. I wish to know if there are any members in SDN who actually did it.