Doctor of Medicine
The Profession
Physicians are involved in all facets of medicine according to their chosen field of specialization. Primary care physicians have broad-based practice and are usually the first to see a patient. In most cases they can deliver the necessary care and refer patients to a specialist only when needed. Specialists range over the entire spectrum of human diseases and address specific problems pertaining to the area of specialization.
Career Options
Solo practice, group practice, practice in an academic institution, or hospital-based practice.
Course Requirements
General Biology with Lab 8 hours
General Chemistry with Lab 8 hours
Organic Chemistry 8 hours*
General Physics with Lab 8 hours
Mathematics 6 hours
Anatomy 4 hours**
Biochemistry 4 hours**
Cell Biology 4 hours**
Microbiology 4 hours**
Physiology 4 hours**
English 6 hours
* Required by most medical schools
** Recommended for MCAT and for first year of medical school
Applying to medical school…
Most medical schools utilize a service that sends your test results (Medical College Aptitude test -MCAT), letters of recommendation, and transcripts to the medical schools to which you may wish to apply. That service, the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) is provided by The American Association of Medical Schools (AAMC). Their web site has a wealth of information on the application process, and related topics such as how to prepare for the MCAT, practice tests, and other related materials. For a complete list of web sites provided by AAMC click here.
A variety of information is also available on MCAT preparation and application pointers at other web sites such as the Princeton Review and at Student Doc.
So, how successful are PC students in being accepted to medical schools?
Over the past ten years PC students have had about a 60% rate of success at getting admitted to medical school and that rate varies from year to year. For details please check the Medical Admission Summary. We should mention that the college does not “screen” applicants or dissuade students who are academically weak from applying, although we encourage students to realistically consider their chances of admission. We feel the admission selection process is one best performed by the medical schools. Various sources report the national average for medical school admission at 45%.
Here’s a strategy that may help you in your quest to become a physician. Students receive many suggestions and strategies on how to gain admission to medical school. Our MEDSTRATEGY is an approach we have assembled from working with students and medical schools over the years, and it may assist you in your planning.
Items of interest:
To schedule an interview with the Health Sciences Advisory Committee (HSAC) call Dr. Inman at 8401
Health Science Self Evaluation form (complete and turn in a copy to Dr. Inman, 205 Lassiter)
A Scholarship opportunity for premedical students (rising seniors ONLY): The Olmert Scholarship. No application necessary, selection based on performance.
An opportunity for an internship in a medical hospital environment (rising seniors only) Applications sent out in Spring semester
Contact
Dr. Walter Ott OR Dr. John Inman
Advisor for Medicine Advisor for Medicine
Office: 306 Richardson Hall Office: 205 Lassiter Hall
Phone: (864) 833-8406 Phone: (864) 833-8401
E-Mail: wott@presby.edu E-Mail: jinman@presby.edu
