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Careers in Medicine
The Graduate School advisor and Dr. Janey Pratt, Senior Partner in Health Sciences, are excellent resources if you are interested in a career in medicine. Both can counsel you on a career in medicine or in other health professions (dentistry, veterinary practice, public health, etc.), as well as guide you through the process of applying to medical or other professional schools. Review Information for Students Interested in Medical School written by Dr. Pratt.
Contact the Graduate School Advisor and Dr. Pratt for additional information.
Dr. Pratt has additionally composed a calendar for medical school applicants in the Spring semester of their Senior years.
Medical School Application Calendar
An important step in the application process is collecting letters of recommendation. The recommendation form below provides guidelines and information for both applicant and recommendation author.
Recommendation Letter Request Form
Most U.S. medical schools use a centralized application processing service called AMCAS to streamline admissions. Students who apply to medical school in fall 2005 or later will find Olin College on the AMCAS electronic form.
AMCAS Personal Statement Guidelines
Most medical schools in the United States require candidates to submit the results of the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT).
The M.A. Cartland Shackford Medical Fellowship is offered to female graduates of any institution for the study of medicine with a view to general practice, not psychiatry.
Here is a list of scholarships for students interested in healthcare professions.
University of California Medical Schools Course Requirements for Admission
Notes for Pre-Med Oliners - from Carmelle Tsai '08
*In addition, the PGP Resource Center (CC316) carries several print publications related to applying to and attending medical school.
