What does it take to get into
medical school?
Allopathic Medicine
3.69
Science GPA 3.63
MCAT Score 29.5
Osteopathic Medicine
Overall GPA 3.44
MCAT Score 25.9
Overall GPA
2013 average as reported by the American
Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC)
2013 average biology, chemistry, physics,
math (BCPM) GPA reported by AAMC
2013 average score reported by AAMC
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Students are encouraged to explore the
medical field either through employment
or as a volunteer. Medical schools want
to know that a student has worked in
the field, observed what is involved, and
still has the desire to continue in that
pr ofession. It is extremely important that
students planning to apply to osteopathic
medical schools obtain shadowing
experiences with a DO. Students should
gain as much experience as possible
without sacrificing grades.
EXTRACURRICULARS
2013 average as reported by the American
Association of Colleges of Osteopathic
Medicine (AACOM)
2013 average score reported by AACOM
Core Preparation Courses ¦ Specific requirements vary by school
Biology
8 hours
BIOL 1110/1111, BIOL 1120/1121
General Chemistry
8 hours
CHEM 1110/1111, CHEM 1120/1121
Organic Chemistry
10 hours
CHEM 2010/2011, CHEM 2020/2021
Physics*
8 hours
PHYS 2010/2011, PHYS 2010/21
Communication
9 hours
ENGL 1010 + 1020, SPCH 1300, 2300, or 2320
Sociology
3 hours
SOCI 1020
Psychology
3 hours
PSYC 1310
Biochemistry
5 hours
BIOL 4147/4157 or BIOL 4167/4177
Philosophy / Humanities**
3 hours
PHIL 2640, PHIL 2020, or PHIL 2030
Probability and Statistics
3 hours
MATH 1530
5 hours
5 hours
BIOL 3150/3151
Human Anatomy
4 hours
HSCI 3000
Human Physiology
4 hours
HSCI 3020
Calculus I and II
8 hours
MATH 1910, 1920
Comparative Anatomy
4 hours
BIOL 3220
Molecular Biology
3 hours
BIOL 4647
Immunology
3 hours
Medical schools are looking for candidates
who express a commitment to community
service. Students should seek volunteer
projects that focus on giving back to the
community, especially those related to
the medical field.
Please consider personal email addresses
when corresponding with professional
schools. First impressions are often based
on correspondence and email addresses
should be appropriate for professional
communication. Messages and images
sent
electronically are reflections of
judgment and potential suitability for
professional
careers.
Inappropriate
behaviors shared through an accessible
venue can be viewed and shared by
anyone and may compromise your
admission to medical school.
BIOL 3100/3141
Cell Biology
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
ONLINE ETIQUETTE
Additional Recommended Courses
General Genetics
The admissions committees of medical
schools are interested in seeing a range of
extracurricular activities, especially those
demanding a significant leadership role.
Students should demonstrate their ability
to balance full academic schedules with
extracurricular involvement on and off
campus and/or through employment
opportunities.
ETSU
has
many
organizations that students can join.
Students should visit the SORC located
on the first floor of the Culp center or
www.etsu.edu/sorc for more information
regarding extracurricular activities. It is not
beneficial to simply join an organization;
you must demonstrate leadership
qualities!
HSCI 3540
WATCH WHAT YOU POST!
Students should maintain
a minimum of 17-19 credit
hours per semester.
* Consult your advisor before
choosing a speech course
Fall
CHEM 1110/11
BIOL 1110/11
MATH 1530
ENGL 1010
PREH 1350
Spring
CHEM 1120/21
BIOL 1120/21
ENGL 1020
MATH 1720/1910
ELECTIVE
Sophomore
Suggested
2-year
schedule for
pre-medical
students
Freshman
* Calculus-based physics (PHYS 2110 and 2120) is strongly recommended.
**PHIL 2030 is recommended for the MCAT philosophy knowledge requirement; it does not fill a gen ed requirement.
Different schools may have different prerequisite requirements. It is up to the student to research and ensure the
required courses are completed before application to the preferred school(s) of interest.
Fall
CHEM 2010/11
PHYS 2010/11
SPCH*
PSYC 1310
ELECTIVE
Spring
CHEM 2020/21
PHYS 2020/21
SOCI 1020
ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE
The
Test) is generally taken at the
the end MCAT (Medical College Admissions all prerequisite classes before
of a student s junior year. Complete
new taking the exam. Important changes are coming to the test in 2015:
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The Natural Sciences sections will reflect recent changes in
medical education.
A new social / behavioral sciences section (Psychological,
Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior) recognizes the
importance of socio-cultural and behavioral determinants of
health and health outcomes.
A new Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills section reflects the
fact that schools want well-rounded applicants from a variety of
backgrounds.