<p>How is the pre-med program at whitman?</p>
<p>Just because Whitman isnt known by most high school students doesnt mean it would give you a worse chance at acceptance to med-school perchance?</p>
<p>Whitman is the only school on my "maybe applying to" list that hasnt put what percent of graduates get accepted to medical school. Im just wondering if anyone could shed some insight about it?</p>
<p>strong program -- but challenging. Hear-say has it at 8o or 90% of those who apply, I think. But keep in mind the group who ends up applying is much smaller than the group that arrives thinking about lab coats and dissecting frogs. Many a whittie decide the don't love sciences that much and switch to fields where they may make a difference without going through orgo...sociology comes to mind, so do all the other majors. But yeah, if science is your thing, your odds are probably good. The small teacher-student ratio is hard to beat.</p>
<p>"The small teacher-student ratio is hard to beat."</p>
<p>Having one just ready to graduate from a small LAC in the same sports conference as W and start med school this fall.. here's my observation of the advantages. Obviously, the big school premed, I have no idea about so someone else can post for that.</p>
<p>Advantages:</p>
<p>Small to very small class sizes.
You know once your headcount gets above fingers and toes, the ability to have a personal educational experience diminishes.</p>
<p>Professor interaction.
Knowing and learning from your professors is a real plus. Being able to communicate near 24/7 with a prof that actually knows you is a plus. </p>
<p>Lab time.</p>
<p>It's a bit easier and after knowing your profs that well, often lab time can increase if needed. Mine was given a set of keys to the labs.</p>
<p>Research opportunities.
Small schools do get research grants.</p>
<p>The real McCoy. </p>
<p>It's going to come down to you and your MCATs. If you are a good student, chances are you'll be a good student anywhere. However, if you're a good student, you'll realize the more 1v1 attiention you recieve in that education process the stronger you'll be. At some point, no offense meant to anyone here... it's YOU that makes the difference in a greater way than the school. If you are relying on the school's name to open the door, but lack the ability, the door will close. At the end of the day all you want is a door to open, stay open and a chance to be a doctor. Go where you have the best chance to shine.. where ever that is.</p>
<p>But i heard that Whitman doesnt even have a pre-med program???</p>
<p>Should I just consider other schools who have an actual Pre-med then, and not go to whitman?</p>
<p>They don't have a pre-med major, but they do have a program for students planning to pursue a career in medicine. This includes regular meetings to organize the students, professors who can advise you, guest lecturers and weekly (at least) emails on the relevant news and research relating to medicine. The college catalog is very clear on what you need to take if you want to apply to med school or other health related professions (search on "Medicine"</p>
<p>You might want to look at the BBMB major which is what a lot of pre-meds at Whitman major in. My daughter was thinking pre-med when she started Whitman this year so she has been connected into to all the resources.</p>
<p>This page is also a good place to start:</p>
<p>Hmm interesting, thanks for the links
I had taken Whitman off my list
Its back up on it now</p>