Pre-Medical
If you鈥檙e interested in attending medical school, the Pre-Medical (Pre-Med) Pathway may be for you. This pathway is not an official program; it鈥檚 the process of preparing to be eligible to apply to medical school.
While it may be helpful, you do not have to be a science major to get into medical school. As long as you complete the admissions requirements, medical school can still be an option for non-science majors.
Pre-Medical Resources On This Page:
- M.D. (Allopathic Medicine) vs. D.O. (Osteopathic Medicine)
- Prerequisite Coursework
- Examination
- Grade Point Average (GPA)
- Applications
- Pre-Professional Advising
M.D. (Allopathic Medicine) vs. D.O. (Osteopathic Medicine)
When preparing for medical school, you can choose to pursue an degree. Both degrees lead to careers in medicine but have different philosophies and training approaches.
Allopathic Physicians (M.D.) treat patients in a wide variety of specialties using medication, surgery, and other interventions
Osteopathic Physicians (D.O.) emphasize a more holistic approach, focusing on the relationship between the mind, body, and spirit
Prerequisite Coursework
Review the for important information regarding coursework for medical school.
Examination
The MCAT is a standardized, multiple-choice exam that tests your critical thinking, problem-solving, and knowledge of the natural, behavioral, and social sciences. .
Testing Accommodations
If you have a disability or medical condition that you believe requires an adjustment to standard testing conditions, you are encouraged to apply for .
Study Resources
The PREview exam is a standardized situational judgment test designed to assess some of your professional skill areas, such as personal accountability and relational skills.
Testing Accommodations
If you have a disability or medical condition that you believe requires an adjustment to standard testing conditions, you are encouraged to review and apply for exam accommodations.
Resource:
Grade Point Average (GPA)
Schools calculate different categories of GPAs, such as Overall, Science, and Non-Science.
M.D. applicants can reference the page
D.O. applicants can reference the page
Applications
Schools with M.D. and D.O. programs have their own centralized online application processing service, which you will use to apply to schools. You can apply to both M.D. and D.O. programs.
for M.D. applicants.
for D.O. applicants.
Fee Assistance Programs:
The helps eligible M.D. applicants who, without financial assistance, would not be able to take the MCAT, apply to medical schools that use the AMCAS, and more
The is given to qualified D.O. applicants while funds are available during the application cycle
