I ain't no nerd but if I want to go into something like derma, would it be too soon to study for the USMLE before starting medical school?
thats actually do-able...most ppl take the bio/physics/chem AP tests by then..and therefore have the basic knowledge on those 3 tests.i would just review everything in bio/physics/chem that way u are preparing for the mcats and also preparing to do well in undergrad science courses
i think preparing mcat as a highschooler..is totally different then step 1 to an undergrad...
Would it be counterproductive to start studying too early? Like, buying a First Aid book and start reading it?
I am NOT recommending that you do this, but if you were to start reading something you'd be much better off with a real textbook than a review book targeted at students who have already learned the material.
suggestions?
Start by memorizing all the different types of collagen. Then move on to cluster of differentiation molecules.
where can I get these info?
I've never taken Physio & Ana, but I have some of those textbooks. Should I start reading them? What about Biochem and cell biology - should I start reading those too?
where can I get these info?
I've never taken Physio & Ana, but I have some of those textbooks. Should I start reading them? What about Biochem and cell biology - should I start reading those too?
I still think that the extracurriculars are what would best help you at this point.
But if you absolutely HAVE to start studying something... for anatomy: Moore & Dalley's Clinical Anatomy is king, for physiology: Guyton, microbiology is probably a bit too much at this point (though I HIGHLY recommend everyone take a solid micro-course during undergrad) unless you have a solid grasp of cell biology (you can find introductory college level books on both subjects).
The problem with trying to study biochemistry is that you're usually supposed to have taken college biology and college organic chemistry first (most schools have those classes as pre-requisites). I think most people can handle biochemistry without orgo, but without college biology (and especially general chemistry) it'll be too much. This is the biochem text of choice though.