Getting into medical school takes a lot of preparation and planning. The medical school application process begins around 15 months before you actually enter medical school. Your preparation will start a few years before you even begin this application process.
From the start of your undergraduate career as a "premed" you will want to consider your choice of medicine as a career path, how you structure your schedule to meet the course requirements, participating in research and volunteer activities, gaining valuable leadership experiences, choosing the school with the right program for you, etc.
Below you will find more details about how to work these considerations into your preparation for a career in medicine.
Click here for information about fulfilling course requirements.
Click here for advice on extracurricular activities that are beneficial for a premedical student.
Click here for details about applying and paying for medical school.
Click here for some typical myths about being a premedical student and frequently asked questions.
Click here for details about alternative tracks that people have done to enter medicine.