Getting Into Medical School - Softcover

Brown M.D., Sanford J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764113445 ISBN 13: 9780764113444

Publisher: Barrons Educational Series, 2001

Synopsis

Admission to medical school is highly competitive, with only about one out of three applicants gaining acceptance. The new edition of this tried-and-true guidance book tells prospective medical students how to prepare--recommended undergraduate courses, taking the Medical College Admission Test, applying to med school, getting through the all-important personal interview, and alternatives open to students who have been rejected. Also included is a directory of American medical schools and summer programs, and an up-to-date list of web sites offering valuable information to medical school candidates.

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Review:

There are plenty of doctors' reference books on diseases and drugs, but few to assist the would-be doctor attain that status. And there's an overwhelming blizzard of issues to face. Considering the effort that goes into passing organic chemistry, it's not a major time commitment to spend a few hours learning how to choose a college, survive premed, take the MCAT, and apply successfully to med school. And as a bonus, there's an appendix of summer programs for premeds, and a full directory of American medical schools (with grade point averages, enrollment, costs, and application information) as well.

From the Inside Flap:

(back cover)
If You're Thinking About Going to Medical School--Read This Book!

Today, fewer than one-half of all students who apply to medical school are accepted--which emphasizes the importance of well-focused preparation by medical school candidates. In its previous editions Getting into Medical School gained a well-earned reputation for the sound advice it has given medical school candidates. Updated to reflect today's medical school environment, this new eleventh edition stresses the importance of attaining a high score on the standardized MCAT. It also guides applicants through the arduous process of medical school application and advises them on ways to make a good impression when they are invited for that all-important personal interview. The book concludes with a medical school directory listing up-to-date tuitions and fees, academic requirements, and application and enrollment information for more than 140 accredited medical and osteopathic colleges across the United States. Also included is a list of Web sites that provide helpful information to medical school candidates.

About this edition

• Publisher: Barrons Educational Series
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0764113445
• ISBN 13: 9780764113444
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304