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December 14th, 2006 
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You took all of the pre-med prerequisites in college. You know your biology, your organic chemistry, your anatomy. Now it’s time for medical school. Medical school may be one of the most difficult challenges you will face. But the most successful doctors don’t just make it through medical school; they shine. Here are a few tips to help you become a medical school superstar.
Know Your Stuff
The key to a successful medical career is to have the most important medical information at your fingertips. There is a lot to know about health and the human body, and as a doctor you will need to know it all, and in many disciplines, know it quickly. Rote memorization may not be too exciting, but if you want to excel in medical school, you have to show your professors that you know your stuff. They had to learn it, and so do you. Use mnemonic devices to remember long lists of material, and test yourself constantly. It can be even more helpful to randomly test your friends and have them test you.
Pay Strict Attention in Class
Unlike in college, you may have many medical school classes where the only person responsible for making sure you know the material is you. You may not be worried about grades, but when the medical boards come, you’re going to wish you paid more attention if you didn’t.
Talk with Senior Students
There’s no substitute for experience, and talking to students who have walked down the road you are walking down before can enable you to benefit from the most important experience you will encounter. Find out what pitfalls they had to deal with and how they dealt with them, so you can handle those difficult situations with ease.
Pass Anatomy
If you don’t know the human body, you can’t be a doctor. Anatomy is a broad subject with a lot of hard information you need to know cold. Again, use memorization tactics frequently, and do not allow yourself to fall behind in this crucial subject.
Do Extra Work
I know, who has time for extra work? But if you go out of your way to study texts on each subject area, even ones the professors may not have assigned, you will find yourself ahead of the game on many occasions. It couldn’t hurt to start studying some medical school texts the summer before your first year.
Clearly medical school is a lot of hard work. And if you want to shine in this difficult environment, you are going to have to work even harder. However it can be done, and you can do it. Apply yourself and stay focused and you can be a medical school superstar.
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Help answer the question about medical schools
How much do medical schools care about General Education requirements from the university?I'm a pre-med student a little overwhelmed by all of my classes. I've been primarily focused on my Bio and Chem classes (med school and major requirements) but I've been worried about my other two classes–core general education requirements (a political science class and freshman writing) needed for graduation and required of all freshman by my university. How much effort should I put into these classes? Or better stated, how much do medical schools care about these classes? Will getting a B in them be a huge deal?
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hahaha so my favorite part was at 0:57 where you see the guys playing frisbee and one is hopping around all happy…then it cuts to your face and you look sooooo saaaaaadddd haha
how many caribbeans are there?
Here's an answer from a doctor who had similar aspirations when he applied.
Your perception of the low chance of being accepted into one of these top-tiered schools is probably correct, but that doesn't mean you should not apply. Here are some things to consider doing to maximize your chances.
1. (Most important) Apply to a BROAD RANGE of med schools, with 1/4 in the top tier, 1/2 in the mid range and 1/4 in small/low tier. This gives you an opportunity to be exposed to many different settings and maximizes your chances for admission SOMEWHERE
2. While you don't ave the insider connections, look for ANY connections with your current professors, any medical professionals that you know personally, and researchers you worked with etc. Find out if there are any connections to the particular school(s) you are applying to and work those connections. Be honest with the people you meet through these connections and tell them an authentic story. Nothing may come of these inquiries, but certainly, nothing bad can occur.
3. Start developing the idea that the end of the game is your goal (ie. being a doctor) and with that in mind, the place where you get your medical training will matter far less than your residency and where you end up practicing.
There's an old saying (I'm sure you've been told this):
What do they call a doctor who made all B's in med school?
DOCTOR!!
good luck,,
aj
hahah.
Fun is the disease, and we… are the cure. Brilliant! Can’t wait to get into medical school. I will fight and won’t stop until I am satisfied.
Hey this is in San Antonio, i am from there, but doing medical school in the caribbeans, haha awesome video.
no buddy! I did it…. Just get your G.E. courses out of the way and then transfer 2 a University. U can declare your major at a 2year college and then go on 2 the college that best fits you. If your Pre-med like I was then tell the counselor that you want to be and he or she will give u the courses you need 2 take and tell u the GPA u must have 2 transfer and how many unit course hrs u need 2 transfer 2 a university. I did it and Im in the army and got a wife and 2 year old. You’ll be fine.
wow that was cool
i am in university of west indies trinidad final yr med school on a break.. i totaally enjoyed that movie clip..
Somehow this relieves my doubts about going to medical school.
Thanks.