UWM Undergraduate Catalog 2007-08 College of Letters and Science Pre-Medicine

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Patricia Cobb, Senior Student Services Coordinator, Student Academic Services, Premedical Advisor

Students wishing to become physicians should consult the premedical advisor early in their undergraduate career for help in planning a program. An appointment with the advisor each semester is recommended strongly. Later, the advisor also can assist students in the application process. Under-represented minority and/or disadvantaged students interested in a medical career also should see the discussion of the MED-PREP Program in this catalog.

A majority of students admitted to American medical schools hold a baccalaureate degree. An especially well-prepared student occasionally is admitted at the end of the junior year, but premedical students should plan to fulfill all degree requirements.

Almost all medical schools require that applicants take the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT). Premedical students normally should arrange to take this test at the end of their junior year. The premedical advisor can provide information regarding the administration of this test.

Most medical schools consider the following as minimal preparation for admission: 1 year of English; mathematics at least through precalculus; 2 - 2 1/2 years of chemistry, including inorganic and organic chemistry; 1 year of biology (more is advised); 1 year of physics. For most medical schools, science courses must include laboratory work.

Some medical schools specify additional courses as part of the minimal preparation for admission. Calculus frequently is required or recommended. Therefore, premedical students should ascertain the specific requirements of the schools to which they intend to apply and plan their undergraduate programs accordingly. A list of all medical college admission requirements is located in the College advising office.

Although the courses listed above are mandatory for admission to almost all American medical schools, the rest of the program can be whatever the student wishes. Students are not required to major in biology or chemistry in order to gain admission to medical school.

Students who pursue this field of study also may be interested in the Premedical Certificate Program described elsewhere in this catalog.

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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Undergraduate Catalog 2007-08:
Pre-Medicine
[ College of Letters and Science ]
[ Schools and Colleges ]
[ Contents | How to Use This Book | Calendar | Index ]
[ Admission | Registration | Financial Information | Academic Information ]
[ Administration | About UWM | Academic Opportunities | Campus Resources ]

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