Step 1 Medical School

When it comes to becoming a doctor one thing you need to do is get accepted into medical school. Medical school is basically where you go to school for another 4 more years at least to receive either a Doctor of Medicine Degree (M.D.) or a Osteopathic Medicine Degree (D.O.). There are a number of required courses that need to be completed before acceptance can be granted. 

Here is a list of courses needed to be accepted into the Michigan State University College of Medicine: 

-As you can see there a number of courses needed to be taken in order to be just considered to be accepted into the med school. 

One thing many people don't know or understand enough about the whole application process is that you want to apply to as many schools as possible just because each school has its own set of requirements and general idea of the best person to become apart of the medical field. Another key important thing is to be a well-rounded student. Schools are looking for people that have the ability to balance out their lifestyle. They do not want people who are strictly book smart, they tend to look for people who are involved in other things such as sports or other clubs. This shows them that not only are you on top of your books, but you also actually have a normal life. 

Factors that make a well-rounded student

Sources:

"Medicine." Medical School. Michigan State University College of Natural Science, n.d. Web. 30 Sept. 2015. 

Guitierrez, Lupe. "What Makes a Student Well-rounded?" Magnet. SNO, 24 Feb. 2015. Web. 30 Sept. 2015.