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Medical School

How do I know if I want to be a doctor? What is the required education? What is the application process like? What can I do now to effectively prepare? ...the questions are endless and the answers are rarely simple. As is the case for any health professional career, you may chose any major of which to pursue which is why there is not one particular path for premeds to follow. Thus, the purpose of this web section is to give you a sense of the general direction you need to be going in to pursue your dream of being a doctor. There is a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) database and a timeline that are provided to answer your questions and to help you effectively plan your goals. Our medical school statistics can help you to get a sense of the MCAT scores and GPA that you need as a Cal student in order to achieve a good balance as an applicant.

Prospective Pre Med Student Info

Freshmen - Getting Started

Course Choices, Out of Classroom Learning, Looking Ahead, Timeline, Checklist for Freshman Students

Sophomores and Juniors

MCAT, Validate Your Interest in Medicine, Demonstrate You Are An Independent Learner, Pre-Meds Study Abroad, Develop a Plan B, Just Decided You Want to Be A Doctor?

Current Applicants

Overview, Timeline, MCAT for Applicants, Cost of Application, Choosing Medical Schools, Central Application (AMCAS or AACOMAS), Secondary Supplemental Application Materials, Interview Preparation, Etiquette and Communication During the Process

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