1. Meeting for First- and Second-Year
Students Considering Pre-med,
Pre-vet, and Pre-dental
9 October 2012

2. Late Breaking News
• New MCAT effective January, 2015
– Will test competencies – ability to apply knowledge.
– Medical schools are planning to evaluate competencies in the
absence of a definitive list of pre-requisites in the admissions
process.
– Middlebury College faculty are already in the process of re-
ordering course material to address competency based testing.
– New test will be two hours longer than current exam.

3. Five Most Commonly Asked Questions
1. Which courses do I need to complete in order to qualify for
admission?
2. Is it possible to complete the medical school prerequisites if
I don’t major in science or if I want to study abroad, or if I
want to have a life?
3. What is the cycle for completing requirements and applying
to medical school?
4. Besides taking premedical courses, what else should I do to
make myself an irresistible applicant for medical school?
5. Why does the HP advisor go on and on about reviewing
Handbook I on the HP website and reading the newsletter
blog?

4. 1. Which courses must I complete in order to
qualify for admission to medical, dental, and
veterinary school?
– Biology (one year+)
– Chemistry (two years, including biochemistry)
– Physics (one year)
– Math (statistics and/or calculus)
– Behavioral Science

5. 2. Is it possible to complete the medical school
prerequisites if I don’t major in science or if I
want to study abroad, or if I want to have a life?
a. Take one or two premedical courses over the
summer
b. Study abroad for one semester or a summer
rather than the whole year
c. Plan to matriculate to medical school one year
after graduating from Middlebury
d. Complete premedical science courses after
graduation in a continuing education program or
through a premedical post baccalaureate
program

6. 3. What is the cycle for completing
requirements and applying to medical school?
• Complete prerequisites by the end of the
junior year if you wish to enter medical,
dental, or veterinary school the fall following
college graduation.

7. 4. Besides taking premedical courses, what else
should I do to make myself an irresistible
applicant for medical school?
a. Take courses that truly interest you. Be a
happy, active and fulfilled liberal arts student.
b.Test your interest in health care through
research and clinical experiences.
c. Pursue formal internships during Winter Term
or summer – applicants who are really
committed tend to have a series of pertinent
experiences.

8. 5. Why does the HP advisor go on and on about
reviewing Handbook I on the HP website and
reading the Newsletter blog?
a. Details ins and outs of preparation for and
application to medical school (Handbook II).
b.Newsletter blog has up-to-date listings of
events and opportunities for health
professions students.

9. Tips for Premed Hopefuls from Your
Advisor
1. Stay abreast of issues in the field. Read articles,
journals, and books. Attend presentations by
various health professionals who visit campus. Get
involved with the premedical society.
2. Follow your passions.
3. Special opportunities for early admission to medical
school…
4. Take advantage of all that Middlebury has to offer.

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