Classes for Medical School

[quantum]

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What classes in college do you think helped you the most in medical school?

What classes in medical school do you think helped you prepare best for the USMLE?

 

[Janders]

What classes in medical school do you think helped you prepare best for the USMLE?

Well, the USMLE step 1 tests a few subjects more heavily than others, so those would be the most helpful to me. They include Path, pharm, physio and perhaps micro/immuno.

As for what undergrad classes are helpful... any upper level class that corresponds to a med school course could be helpful, though I think a solid foundation in science and logical thinking is even more helpful. I'd say there are many history and english classes that I took that help me more than many of my science classes.

 

[DrSmiles]

I found my undergrad physiology class was hands down the best class I had that helped me in med school. Biochemistry or molecular bio is also very helpful.

 

[callendm]

USMLE: Path/Pharm/Physio

Best undergrad course: I second the helpfullness of my undergrad Physio. When time was short I could fall back on concepts I previously learned. I didn't have biochem or anatomy in undergrad; had no problem with these courses. In the meantime enjoy college, this is the best advice I can give you. Really, undergrad is neither the time nor place to start loging in those board prep hours. Come to medical school with a fresh mind and alot of experiences is the best advice I can give you.