How much does medical school care about computer science?

[studentdoctor08]

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As Hopkins puts it, computer skills are becoming more and more important in the medical world. I took a CS class and got a C in it, how bad does this look to medical school and should I retake it? Thanks.

 

[mauberley]

I should point out that taking a class in CS != computer skills. Beyond that, I don't think it will look any different than getting a C in other non-prerequisite courses.

 

[Blarry]

since you only took one class i'm guessing all you learned was unix or java which is not the same kind of computer skills med school is talking about.

 

[raltima07]

6.938%, but that is taking into account only the M.D. schools. Once you head into Offshore schools, then I think it was 6.939%...don't quote me though

 

[Doctor246853]

I should point out that taking a class in CS != computer skills. Beyond that, I don't think it will look any different than getting a C in other non-prerequisite courses.

This. That dam CS.. I had a C but for some reason the professor gave me an A.. Mistake? maybe..Do I give a Dam? No. It will not hurt you though...Just your premed ego a little.