What do I need for Medical School?

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I am starting to study for the MCAT, but I was wondering what I need to apply for medical school. I guidance on how to build my resume and application. Thank you!

 

[Angler]

Start here: Goro's Guide to the Application Process (2022 edition)

 

[Mr.Smile12]

Hi, I am a sophomore in college, and I have some way to go before applying but I want to start now. I am starting to study for the MCAT, but I was wondering what I need to apply for medical school. I work at a hospital as an EKG Technician, and I am also a pharmacy Technician. But I need guidance on how to build my resume and application. Thank you!

Smart. What has your prehealth advising office given you?

 

[deleted1173981]

Smart. What has your prehealth advising office given you?

I haven't been able to get in touch with anyone. I am at a community college right now; I am transferring to a university with medical school. But I cant find anyone to get in touch with.

 

[deleted1173981]

Start here: Goro's Guide to the Application Process (2022 edition)

Thank you!!

 

[gyngyn]

Apply to Medical School with the AMCAS® Program

The American Medical College Application Service® (AMCAS®) is the AAMC's centralized medical school application processing service.

students-residents.aamc.org

The Premed Competencies for Entering Medical Students

Successful medical school applicants are able to demonstrate skills, knowledge, and abilities in these areas.

students-residents.aamc.org

 

[Mr.Smile12]

Have you discussed your courses and transfers to a four year college.

We have more... let us know what specific questions you have.

UMAP

The Undergraduate Medical Accelerator Program (UMAP) is a half-day seminar for community college students.

www.hpsa.org

 

[Angler]

Your user name suggests possibly you're URM? You might want to look into LMSA.

If your user name is your real name, then you should probably change it if/when you start to post identifiable information.

 

[LindaAccepted]

Hi, I am a sophomore in college, and I have some way to go before applying but I want to start now. I am starting to study for the MCAT, but I was wondering what I need to apply for medical school. I work at a hospital as an EKG Technician, and I am also a pharmacy Technician. But I need guidance on how to build my resume and application. Thank you!

There are tons of resources including those mentioned above. You may also be interested in Premed Prep: Advice from a Medical School Admissions Dean by Dr. Sunny Nakae.

In a nutshell, you will need not necessarily in order of importance:

A competitive MCAT score
A competitive GPA, especially in the science requirements for med school
Clinical exposure.
Community service preferably to the underserved
Evidence of compassion and communications skill as well as cross-cultural fluency.

Nice to -haves:
Research experience.
Evidence of leadership ability
Teamwork experience.

 

[ByThe+C]

I am starting to study for the MCAT, but I was wondering what I need to apply for medical school. I guidance on how to build my resume and application. Thank you!

Please focus on getting 4.0s every semester and then worry about everything else.