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UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC PREPARATION FOR MEDICAL SCHOOL
What undergraduate major is required for admission to Medical School?
There is no specific major that students must complete for entry into medical; however, medical students are expected to have strong backgrounds in Biology, General and Organic Chemistry, Mathematics (including Calculus), Physics, and the Humanities.
Undergraduates aspiring to attend medical school usually concentrate in the sciences, but virtually any major is acceptable as long as certain prerequisites are met. Since competition for medical school is so keen, candidates must have top-ranking GPAs, high Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) scores, superior letters of recommendation, and demonstrate a strong commitment to community service.
Can undergraduates pursue their pre-med majors at Temple University?
Yes, Temple is an excellent choice and offers challenging programs in over 100 undergraduate majors. All of the basic sciences are offered at Temple, including lecture and laboratory components of Biology, Organic and Inorganic Chemistry and General Physics. Temple also offers extensive programs in Mathematics (including Calculus) and the Humanities. Students may also pursue pre-med majors at Temple University Ambler.
Does Temple assist its undergraduates who apply to Medical School?
Yes, University advisers work closely with Temple pre-med students in determining their course of study as undergraduates. They’ll recommend the best sequence students should follow for required courses. In addition, they help students with the application process. This includes creating a complete file of letters of recommendation, transcripts, and other required materials.
How long does it take to complete the medical degree?
First students must complete an undergraduate degree. The MD program takes an additional four years, while the MD-PhD program requires three to four years beyond that.
What is the application process for Medical School?
Allopathic Schools of Medicine utilize the American Medical College Application Services (AMCAS). Applications and information about the application process can be found at http://www.aamc.org may be obtained by writing directly to the AMCAS at:
Osteopathic Schools of Medicine utilize the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Application Service (AACOMAS). Applications and information about the application process can be found at http://www.aacom.org/.
Applications to medicine school are reviewed by an Admissions Committee. Applications from citizens or permanent residents will be reviewed for evidence of strong MCAT performance, outstanding performance in the pre-med requirements, and letters of recommendation from a pre-med committee or faculty in two of the three following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, and/or Physics.
Why should you choose Temple’s School of Medicine
Temple University School of Medicine has a long, rich tradition for excellence in medical education, especially in preparation for careers in clinical medicine. Our students learn in a nurturing, supportive, non-competitive atmosphere, with high ratios of full-time faculty to students in the clinical sciences. Our faculty members are committed to providing our students with an excellent educational experience. Further, our students have an unusual opportunity to experience an amazing range of clinical medicine on our hospitals and at our clinical affiliates – they don’t simply read about it. The combination of these features provides a firm foundation for a successful future career in medicine.
What is studied in Temple Medicine School?
The curriculum at Temple University Medical School (TUMS) is designed to prepare students for graduate medical education by providing them with a background of basic factual knowledge and concepts, a command of the language of biomedical science, a mastery of the skills necessary for clinical problem-solving and therapeutic decision-making, and a habit of continued self-education.
In the first two years, although primary emphasis is on the basic sciences taught in both lecture and small-group formats, attention is also given to the clinical application of this material. In addition, courses on clinical medicine and primary care concepts introduce students to clinical responsibilities. The third year includes clerkships in family practice, internal medicine, obstetrics-gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry, and surgery, providing experience in clinical diagnosis, problem-solving, therapeutic planning, and patient relationships. In the fourth year there are required rotations in emergency medicine, neuroscience, a subinternship and 20 weeks available for five individually planned electives, which permit students to explore career choices, correct deficits, and expand clinical knowledge.
What specialties are available?
The students encounter the specialties as listed above and have additional opportunities to experience a complete spectrum of others (i.e., Radiology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic Surgery, Otolaryngology, Pathology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Urology) and subspecialties (i.e., Cardiology, Critical Care Medicine, Gastroenterology, Infections Disease, Rheumatology, Nematology, Oncology, Geriatrics, Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neonatology Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Vascular Surgery, Trauma Surgery, Transplant Surgery, among others).
What programs of study does Temple offer in Medicine?
Temple offers the Doctor of Medicine (MD) and combined MD-PhD programs: www.temple.edu/medschool
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