Description

Physicians are licensed to perform medical examinations, diagnose illnesses, treat people suffering from disease or injury and advise patients on how to maintain good health.  They may be general practitioners or specialists and may combine medical practice with research and/or teach in medical schools.

Degree

M.D.

Program Length

4 Years

Professional Schools’ Organization

AAMC (American Association of Medical Colleges)

http://www.aamc.org

Application Service

AMCAS (American Medical College Association Application Service)

http://www.aamc.org/students/amcas/start.htm

Academic Admission Requirements

1 Year each: Biology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Math (through calculus), Physics, English.

Admission Exam

MCAT (Medical College Admission Test)

http://www.aamc.org/students/mcat

Personal Attributes & Experiences

Integrity, responsibility, leadership, social maturity, purpose, motivation, initiative, curiosity, common sense, perseverance and breadth of interets; Humanitarian concern; Understanding of profession developed through experiences in health care settings, especially clinical, talking to health professions, reading the literature, exposure to undergraduate research.

Recommendation Letters

Health Professions Committee letter (usually confidential) sent with additional individual letters of support.