Pre-med

Pre-med Links

  1. Association of American Medical Colleges
  2. American Medical Association
  3. American Academy of Family Physicians

What is pre-med?

Pre-med refers to any coursework that an undergraduate student undertakes in preparation for medical school. Pre-med generally refers to a school program or a program of studies that will help a student get accepted and succeed in medical school, including clinical experience, volunteer work, or research. Most schools do not offer a pre-med program.

What types of jobs do pre-med students take after graduation?

There are a variety of career paths available to pre-med students:

  • Pharmaceutical Sales
  • Pharmaceutical/Medical Research
  • Doctor
  • Surgeon
  • Hospital Administrator
  • Professor

What degrees do pre-med students pursue?

Pre-med students may choose to pursue an undergraduate degree in biology, chemistry, or health sciences. If you are still interested in attending medical school after graduation, you will need to take the MCAT exam and begin the admissions process for medical school.

How much does a pre-med program cost?

School costs vary widely, depending on the type of school you choose and what type of program you are pursing. You can find average school costs in our compare colleges section.

How do I pay for pre-med undergraduate studies?

Whether you are paying for an undergraduate or graduate pre-med program, it’s important that you complete the FAFSA and review your financial aid options. You should start by trying to obtain college scholarships and college grants (free money) to pay for your pre-med program. Then use federal student loans, such as the Federal Stafford Loan. If free money and federal loans are not enough to pay for your pre-med program, you can begin to research private student loans to cover the remainder of your school costs.

What is the average salary for doctors?

In 2008, physicians practicing primary care had total median annual compensation of $186,044, and physicians in medical specialties earned total median annual compensation of $339,7381.

A pre-med major probably performs well in or enjoys the following subjects:

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Health Sciences

A pre-med major generally possesses the following skill sets:

  • Analytical thinking/problem solving
  • Communication skills
  • Reading skills
  • Writing skills
1Source: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos074.htm

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