"WHEN MOST PEOPLE HEAR the term premedical classes, they think about the chemistry, physics and biology courses that medical schools require students to complete prior to matriculation. The fact that most med schools also require a year of college English courses may come as a surprise.
While the rationale for embracing the hard sciences before starting a science-based career is obvious, the importance of building a solid foundation in the humanities may be less apparent to prospective med students. Participating in collegiate-level literature classes builds skills that may not be developed elsewhere in the premed curriculum. Literature courses can nurture your analytical skills; enhance your ability to comprehend and synthesize findings in peer-reviewed research; and present opportunities to broaden your perspective on social, emotional and economic issues.
If you are a premed student selecting courses for next term, consider enrolling in a literature course for three important reasons:
- Literature courses can help you develop a critical eye.
- Literature courses teach you how to be a researcher.
- Literature courses expose you to ideas, cultures and views you may otherwise miss." ...