Pre-Medical Track at Hope College

** This information is for Hope students graduating in 2016 & beyond **

Do I need to shadow or know the medical profession? YES!

Medical school admission committees want to see that a student has learned about the medical profession through first-hand, medically related experience. During your summers or school year, you should get a job or volunteer in a hospital, health clinic or nursing home. You should also be shadowing physicians from various disciplines so you can get a feel for what a doctor does on a daily basis.

What about volunteering?

Medical school admission committees also look at a student's experiences for evidence that the student is committed to serving and helping others. They also expect that a student is able to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.

How do I learn more about US Medical Schools?

Specific admissions requirement for each medical school can be found in the book "Medical School Admissions Requirements". This book can be ordered on-line at the Association of American Medical Colleges. It is also available on closed reserve in VanWylen Library at the reserves desk under Health Professions. Information on osteopathic medicial school requirements can be found online.

Useful Web Links to Medical School Information

Allopathic Medicine (M.D.)

• Association of American Medical Colleges- Links to all medical schools. Information on the application process and on the MCAT.
• American Medical Association "On Becoming a MD" General Information
• American Medical Colleges Application Service (AMCAS)
• Texas Medical and Dental Schools Application Service
• University of Michigan Medical School
• Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
• Wayne State University School of Medicine

Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

• American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine
• Links to all Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine
• American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Application Service
• Michigan State College of Osteopathic Medicine

Where do I learn more about the Medical Profession?

• Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook for all types of careers.
• The Student Doctor Network is a source of information on preparing for medical school and surviving medical school. Useful interview feedback for medical and dental interviews. Maintained by medical students and not always reliable.
• Explore Health Careers-a large data base of links to other resources including information on many different careers, internships, and interviews.

For advising or questions related to the Pre-Medical track at Hope College, please contact Professor T. Prokopow.