<p>I was just wondering if anyone could give me some advice on premed colleges. I don't want a list of colleges with high acceptance percentages, because i realize this is often from "weeding" students out. What schools have a good premedical advising program, and will really help one to get into med school? It would be great if some people who are in/ who have completed the program could give me some advice. I have been looking at University of Michigan, but I am not sure how good their premed advising is or if the curriculum is extremely challenging so if anyone knows anything about that I would really appreciate it. I am interested in becoming a neonatologist.
Thanks!</p>
<p>What is your state? If you don’t live in Mich, then UMich would be a ridiculously expensive choice unless money is no object for you.</p>
<p>Many, many schools can well prepare you for med school. You should have 2 concerns…being well prepared and not accumulating debt…because going to med school is going to be expensive.</p>
<p>So, unless your parents can easily pay for undergrad and med school, you need to consider schools that will both educate you and be affordable.</p>
<p>What is your situation? How much will your parents contribute? What are your stats? What is your home state?</p>
<p>Does anyone else know of some great premed schools? I would really appreciate the help!! :)</p>
<p>Penn State has a very good premed program. Their acceptance rate for the last 2 years has been 80%. I realize you didnt want acceptance rates but they are not weeding - that is the rate for those in the premed major (first school I was aware of that actually had a premed major). Prior to the last 2 years, their rate was about 70% and the national average is about 45%. Hope this helps.</p>
<p>Most state flagship universities can competently prepare you for med school. What is your home state?</p>
<p>Look for schools with some sort of personal advising program. I will refrain from offering opinions on other universities, of course, but having been a pre-med student very recently, I’ll provide some personal input. You’re going to need a school that gives you access to a pre-med adviser who can help you with more than just what classes to take for premed. Medical school admissions involves a lot of factors, so when you look at an undergraduate school, don’t be afraid to ask if:
- They have a dedicated advising system for premed students (versus one that relies on student groups, a paper or website that tells you “what to do”, or the school attempts to have your major adviser do double duty as a pre-professional adviser. There are some top LACs and smaller schools where that system can work very well, but it’s often a bit impersonal at larger schools and does little to support you as a premed).
- What their acceptance rates are versus the national average (which has to be taken with a grain of salt, but that’s a much lengthier explanation).
- What research opportunities you would have as an undergraduate (can be very important if you’re considering an MD/PhD program or a high end private medical school).
- Where their students end up going to medical school.
and - What resources the school provides for you to help prepare for the MCAT, your AMCAS/TMDSAS/AACOMAS application(s), and medical school interviews. It’s also worth asking if the premed program/department brings in guest speakers like medical school deans, students, and physicians to discuss the process and provide input on applying. Some schools also plan tours and trips to medical schools for their sophomore or junior premeds as well. Another little thing some people don’t consider is what access the school or premed program will provide to physicians in the area for shadowing, or volunteer and service opportunities. These are definitely things you can do or find on your own, but it’s always nice if the school tries to help make it less stressful for you.</p>
<p>If you have any more questions I can help you with, feel free to message me. I will try to keep an eye on your thread but I don’t know how possible that will be.</p>
<p>[Rhodes</a> College | Health Professions Advising](<a href=“http://www.rhodes.edu/academics/3981.asp]Rhodes”>http://www.rhodes.edu/academics/3981.asp) </p>
<p>“We work equally with all students and are not gate keepers. Our goal is to help students find the career and program where they will be happy and able to excel.”</p>