<p>Very few people have anatomy before Med School, but one of the first classes they’ll take in Med School itself is Gross Anatomy. For merit aid look at the thread on the subject. <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parents-forum/52133-schools-known-good-merit-aid.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parents-forum/52133-schools-known-good-merit-aid.html</a> Other obvious places to look at in the midwest are Carleton, Earlham, Beloit, Grinnell, St. Olaf’s and Denison.</p>
<p>Geez, I took Anatomy, Physiology, Neuro-Anatomy & Physiology, Gross Human Anatomy in college. I never realized that I took more Anatomy courses than is required to apply to medical school(!)</p>
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<p>It seems that most students, adults and even many guidance counselors think a biology degree is required to prepare for medical school. That just isn’t the case. I know physicians who majored in English and Philosophy, for example. They did have to earn a strong GPA and score well on the MCAT. A science major can certainly help with the latter, but it can also be a GPA crusher. </p>
<p>Regardless of major, most medical schools want to see a year of calculus, organic chem and general chem, bio and physics as pre-reqs for applicants. This is not an absolute, however, and you really should check individual medical schools to confirm their prerequisites.</p>
<p>I would take a look at Williams College in MA. As a LAC they do not have a premed program, but their science program is top notch, they have a strong study abroad program, and those students that are “pre-med” tend to have a jump on graduate placement . </p>
<p>They also have a generous financial aide package. The only down side is that it is very rural.</p>