How important are non-core classes?

[rprasai]

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I really don't plan on blowing off classes like Art, philosophy, english etc., but they are really not my strong suit and I pretty much hate everything about these classes. I am really strong in the BCPM classes and I enjoy them a whole lot, but I'm wondering how much medical schools will consider the grades from other classes.

 

[kavorca]

a B is a B

 

[TX_MD12]

a B is a B

And an A is an A.

 

[Catalystik]

I really don't plan on blowing off classes like Art, philosophy, english etc., but they are really not my strong suit and I pretty much hate everything about these classes. I am really strong in the BCPM classes and I enjoy them a whole lot, but I'm wondering how much medical schools will consider the grades from other classes.

Composite undergrad GPA is an important parameter by which med schools screen your application, so in as much as your nonscience classes impact cGPA, they are important. AO GPA, not so much.

 

[Crayola227]

I really don't plan on blowing off classes like Art, philosophy, english etc., but they are really not my strong suit and I pretty much hate everything about these classes. I am really strong in the BCPM classes and I enjoy them a whole lot, but I'm wondering how much medical schools will consider the grades from other classes.

If you hate the humanities I don't suggest you become a doctor.