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First-Year/Sophomore Health Professions Info Session. Center for Careers & Internships Fall 2018. Opportunities in Healthcare:. There are hundreds of different careers in healthcare to choose from. Explore our website and www.ExploreHealthCareers.org for more information!.
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First-Year/SophomoreHealth ProfessionsInfo Session Center for Careers & Internships Fall 2018
Opportunities in Healthcare: There are hundreds of different careers in healthcare to choose from. Explore our website and www.ExploreHealthCareers.org for more information!
Five Most Commonly Asked Questions: • Which courses do I need to complete in order to qualify for admission? • Is it possible to complete the medical school prerequisites if I don’t major in science or if I want to study abroad? • What is the cycle for completing requirements and applying to medical school? • Besides taking premedical courses, what else should I do to make myself a strong applicant for medical school? • What additional resources should I be aware of?
1. Which courses must I complete in order to qualify for admission to medical, dental, and veterinary school? • 2 Semesters Biology or Neuroscience with lab • 4 Semesters Chemistry (General and Organic w/ lab, Biochem) • 2 Semesters Physics with lab • Math (Statistics and Calculus) • Behavioral Science (minimum Introduction to Psychology)
2. Is it possible to complete the medical school prerequisites if I don’t major in science or if I want to study abroad? • Yes! • Plan your course sequences thoughtfully (particularly chemistry) You may want to consider: • studying abroad for one semester or a summer rather than the whole year • planning to matriculate to medical school one year after graduating from Middlebury • completing additional coursework through a continuing education or post baccalaureate program
4. Besides taking prerequisite courses, what else should I do to make myself a strong applicant? • Take courses that truly interest you. Be a happy, active and fulfilled liberal arts student. • Test your interest in healthcare through research and clinical experiences. • Pursue internships during Winter Term or summer – applicants who are really committed tend to have a series of pertinent experiences.
5. What additional resources should I be aware of ? HP Student Handbook Details ins and outs of preparation for, and application to, a medical program. HP Newsletter Blog Has up-to-date listings of events and opportunities for health professions students.
Tips for Health Professions Students: • Take advantage of all that Middlebury has to offer. • Follow your passions. • Stay abreast of issues in the field. • Volunteer in the community. • Read articles, journals, and books related to the field. • Attend presentations by health professionals and medical schools that visit campus. • Get involved with student organizations on campus.