MSU does not have a pre-medical committee so students must have at least 3 letters from faculty from whom they took a class or did research under.
Coursework required for most medical colleges (and strongly suggested by our office)
2 semesters of General Chemistry with labs (inorganic chemistry) (8h)
2 semesters of Organic chemistry with labs (8h)
2 semesters of Biology (Biology I and II)
2 semesters of either General Physics (trig-based) or Physics (Cal-based)
Note: some medical colleges require 8 hours of physics, so a 3rd semester of either General physics III or Physics III is required; see pre-medical advisor to determine if the medical school you plan on applying to requires 8 hours.
Additional requirements that make for a stronger applicant
Physician Shadowing
40 hours minimum but 60-100 hours is competitive
Experiences
Volunteer/Community Service
It is important to show humanistic qualities on your application. Evidence of your interest in people and your commitment to serving others is shown through community service.
Community service can be accomplished through various student organizations, through churches, civic organizations, or on your own.
Leadership/responsibility
This can be shown through being an officer in a club, initiating/organizing a philanthropic event, participating in the Montgomery Leadership program
Research
Employment
Other commitments (athletics, artistic endeavors, etc.)
