UW Honors - premed schedule and undergrad research?

AnonymousAsian
Sat, 23 Apr 2011 23:31:36 +0000

Hi guys!

I’m a student about the enter the Honors program next fall as a hopeful pre-med and Medical Anthropology major, and I was hoping you guys could help me answer a few questions about classes and getting research! :D

1) I would like to apply to med school after I graduate, so I was wondering how I should scatter my pre-reqs throughout the 4 years? I know most people take Math and Chem first, but I was hoping to have an adjustment period throughout this time and maybe just take Chem my first year. Would this leave ample time to finish my pre-reqs as well as explore upper division classes later on? Would this be a good idea at all? o.O

3) I’m really interested in getting into one of UW’s fabulous scientific research labs, but it just seems so competitive and most of the openings on the Undergraduate Research site seem to want experienced researchers. How and when would you guys recommend I get started? E-mail the professor after reading their work? Approach directly? Look for connections?

Thanks so much!