I am thinking about getting involved into the medical field and I would like to know what could get me into medical school. I am currently a sophomore.

1. billy tomson Says:
   February 25th, 2010 at 2:05 am

   i want to be a doctor too, i wish you luck.
   i am going to stick around and see the responses you get!

2. billy tomson Says:
   February 25th, 2010 at 2:05 am

   Good college GPA
   Good MCAT scores
   Medical experience
   Service experience
   Extracurricular activities
   Demonstrated leadership
   Good interview skills
   and a little bit of luck

   That’s it!

3. billy tomson Says:
   February 25th, 2010 at 2:05 am

   Assuming that you are a sophomore in high school, your primary objective is getting into a university. I agree with about 95% of the advice offered by the physician who wrote this site: http://people.howstuffworks.com/becoming-a-doctor.htm

4. billy tomson Says:
   February 25th, 2010 at 2:05 am

   Good MCAT scores (at least 30, but the higher the better)
   Good GPA (at least 3.5, but the higher the better, which is also influenced by the undergraduate program you attend)
   Extracurricular/volunteer activities (anything that you have an interest in and can demonstrate your leadership and interpersonal skills)
   Good letters of recommendation (if possible from people who know you well and will not write a generic letter that states you are a good student)
   Interesting personal statement (just don’t say anything outrageous or controversial)
   Good interpersonal/interviewing skills
   Research activities (and publications if you have them, but not necessary)
   Absence of a criminal background (not kidding, may become an issue later)

   Most importantly, apply broadly across the US. Don’t limit yourself to a particular geographic location (particularly California), it is hard enough to get into medical school without those restrictions.

   Good luck.