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According to my pre-med advisor a general studies major isn't looked down upon by the Adcom's. This appeals to me because I am interested in a lot of subjects and really value a broad, well-rounded knowledge. Currently I am a Philosophy major, in my jr. year, but if I switch to Gen. Studies I can take classes like Stats, Advanced Physiology, Anatomy, and Biochem and still graduate on time which I really want to do. What do you guys think?
 
I am not familiar with what General Studies is exactly. It sounds like it may be similar to Liberal Arts......

but anyway, your major is not a concern usually unless it lacked academic challenge.

As long as you take the required course work, I would say major in what interests you now because once in med school.......that's all you do.

I was a bio major when i started undergrad, and changed to History. If you look at acceptances to med school by major, usually the top five majors accepted by percentage of applicants are not science majors. ( Generally History, English, Philosophy, etc... ). Just stay away from basket-weaving! :laugh:
 
I majored in interdiscilinary studies and the ADCOMs did not seem to mind. In fact, I think it was looked upon favorably, and I really enjoyed the major too.
 
the classes you mentioned could help you out. but as long as you've already taken all the pre-reqs and you've done well, then just take the classes that you want to and major in what you want to. as long as you have the prereqs and maybe a couple mid to upper-level bio classes, your major really doesn't matter. if you really want to take those other classes, then go for it by all means, especially if you're truly set on being a doctor, then general studies versus philosophy is no big deal.
 
Try not to over analyze the process. Take what you're interested in, do well, all along being sure you can score decently on the MCAT. Do that and you'll be accepted wherever you apply.
 
PuKcAo said:
According to my pre-med advisor a general studies major isn't looked down upon by the Adcom's. This appeals to me because I am interested in a lot of subjects and really value a broad, well-rounded knowledge. Currently I am a Philosophy major, in my jr. year, but if I switch to Gen. Studies I can take classes like Stats, Advanced Physiology, Anatomy, and Biochem and still graduate on time which I really want to do. What do you guys think?
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Do it if you really would like to. As long as your pre-reqs are strong and MCAT is good, you are set. Good luck and enjoy college!
 
I hear philosophy majors are the highest % of applicants/matriculants per year when looking at undergrad major at the allopathic schools... I don't think it would be different at osteopathic schools. Just do what you love.
 
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