Pre-Med Student- study abroad junior year?

atomom
Tue, 21 Aug 2012 21:59:29 +0000

Most med schools require at minimum one year of physics, one year of biology, two years of chemistry (general and organic) all with labs, and some require a year of English and at least a semester of math (calculus). There may be other specific requirements as well. It usually takes someone with a non-science degree a full calendar year or more to complete a post-bacc pre-med program. (A lot more than 5 classes.)

I think study or volunteer work abroad–or any other experiences that increase the student’s understanding of other cultures/human nature in general would be a plus.