Guidelines for Premedical Students

Introduction and Foreword

I. The Decision to Pursue a Career in Medicine

II. The Premedical Advising Program

III. Planning the Program of Study

• Premedical Requirements
• Courses to Consider (but not required)

IV. The Admission Process

Factors in Medical School Selection

• Overall Academic Record
• MCAT
• The Evaluation
• The Interview
• Extracurricular Activities and Work Experience
• International Students applying to U. S. Medical Schools
• Unsavory Practices

The Application

• Where to Apply
• AMCAS
• Timetable
• Supporting Documents
• Uses for a Concise Resume
• Holding an Acceptance
• Osteopathic Medical Schools
• Foreign Medical Schools

V. Medical School Policies & Special Programs

• Early Decision Program
• Notification
• Joint Degree Programs
• Minority Affairs
• Irregularities

VI. Special Programs and Policies at UGA

• The Honors Program
• Advanced Placement Program
• Alpha Epsilon Delta

VII. If You Are Not Selected

• Reapplication
• Career Alternatives

VIII. Concluding Remarks

(Please send all questions and comments to resa@uga.edu, Room 207 Memorial Hall, Athens, GA 30602)