Educational
alternatives towards an M.D.
Being a doctor means service to mankind...hard work!
Pre-med students are our hope for a healthier future. The improvement in our health status relies on increasing numbers and diversity of caring physicians and other health professionals. Academic steps to success in obtaining an M.D. degree may be challenging, but they are not impossible.
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Initial
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Elementary School: |
• Participates in Science Fairs |
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High school:
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• Improve
test taking skills • Study with fellow classmates • Develop your own science quiz |
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College:
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• Meet
with other doctors • Participate in research • Contact our office at 312-996-6491 to set-up an advising appointment. Download this useful form (WORD), to list your biology, chemistry, physics, and math (BCPM) courses and MCAT scores. |
| Educational Steps to an M.D. Degree | ||
| Education: | Course Work: | |
| High School: 4 years (diploma) | High School Recommended Courses | College Required Courses |
| College: 4 years (Bachelor Degree) |
Math 4 years Science 3 years |
• 1 year General Biology Other Requirements Additional Recommended Courses Science/ Math (take at least 3 of the following) • Anatomy • Foreign Language |
Medical School: 4 years (M.D. Degree) Residency: 3 to 5 years in training ans care of patients Specialization: 2 to 3 years of training in care for more specific illnesses |
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| Standardized Tests Through M.D. Training | |
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High School
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Diploma Admissions College Test (ACT) |
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College
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Baccalaureate
Degree Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) |
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Medical School
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Medical Doctorate (M.D.) |
| Medical Specialty | |
| Internship | |
| Residency | |
| Fellowship | Certification (USMLE Step 3) |
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