<p>I know that top schools like Tufts have excellent pre med programs, but I feel that a program at a university such as Tufts would try to weed out hopeful med students, and not encourage them. Does anyone know of any schools that tend to encourage pre med students?</p>
<p>haha...another weed-out school with a great premed program that comes to mind.....hopkins....i guess that the people who really have that drive to become physicians are the only people who i would want to treat me.....haha, i think your question is more like, "which top schools have easy premed programs?" i don't think there's an answer for that...</p>
<p>lol sorry. you're right though. I guess it's a tough call</p>
<p>If you want to be a doc, you will be.</p>
<p>thanks, that's very sweet</p>
<p>Awesome comment PSedrishMD.</p>
<p>anyone premed at nyu?</p>
<p>most schools, even state ones, will have weed-out classes, if you make it past the weeding out though, you will find plenty of support</p>
<p>theres a premed program at nyu but it is for NY resident only so unless you live in NY or your gonna lie than theres nothing you can do.</p>
<p>I went to a small liberal arts college. I wasn't pre-med, but a lot of my friends were, and I was told that the support network was wonderful -- AND they have a high med school admission rate. In no small part, it was probably because my school's atmosphere emphasizes excellence and community instead of competition. So when school-shopping, look for a college where the students aren't cutthroat competitive.</p>
<p>gbs, what college do you attend... it sounds like a great environment!</p>
<p>gbs, your advice is interesting. I have been looking at smaller colleges now for possible research opportunities, and your post verified that for me. Of course, I won't limit myself to smaller colleges, but I said it was interesting because I had never really thought of a smaller college before, and now I'm hearing a lot of good things about them from other people on this board as well as you.
So, thanks
I'd also be interested to know where you go to college. I agree, It sounds like a great place!</p>
<p>I went to Williams College, in northwestern Massachusetts. The rural setting and very New England-y sense of community undoubtedly helped. But yeah, I'd also suggest talking to the health professions advisior at each school to get a feel for what s/he is like. Talk to current pre-med students at the schools -- but be careful, since students can be very neurotic and competitive even if the environment encourages otherwise. And though some resources may be limited at small schools (e.g. volunteer opportunities or lectures), note that opportunities in general can be much easier to come by, because the people who can help you are available and willing. I wish you the best of luck in your search and endeavors in medicine! (I'm just beginning pre-medical stuff myself, so maybe I'll see you in med school.)</p>
<p>Ah, of course, Williams. I'm glad you had a good experience there. A good friend of mine is in her freshman year there, and she loves it. Thanks for the idea about talking to advisors. I didn't think of that, and it sounds like it'll make a difference.
Thanks so much!</p>