Pre-Medical Program Information
Although not required, the majority of entrants into medical school have a Biology degree and show evidence of excellent academic performance, as well as dedication to the profession.  The importance of an excellent GPA and MCAT score cannot be overemphasized.  It is also essential that potential medical school applicants accumulate significant health-related experiences through internships and volunteer work prior to applying.  Students interested in pursuing a career in medicine should contact the SPSU pre-professional advisor as soon as possible.  

What does a Physician do?
Click on the U.S. Department of Labor description for Physicians & Surgeons.

Prerequisite Coursework for Medical School Admission:

Requirement	SPSU Equivalent
General Biology w/lab (2 semesters)	BIOL 2107K & 2108K
General Chemistry w/lab (2 semesters)	CHEM 1211K & 1212K
Organic Chemistry w/lab (2 semesters)	CHEM 2511K & 2512K
Physics w/lab (2 semesters)	PHYS 1111K & 1112K
Mathematics (2 semesters; Calculus and Statistics recommended)	MATH 2253 & 2254 or MATH 2253 & 2260
English (2 semesters)	ENGL 1101 & 1102

Biochemistry w/lab (BIOL 3111K) is strongly recommended as some medical schools require this course.

SPSU recommends Anatomy & Physiology I and II (BIOL 4400K & 4460K) and Cell Physiology (BIOL 3400K) as additional preparation for the MCAT.

It is also recommended that all required coursework be completed (or in progress) by the Spring Semester of the Junior year to adequately prepare a student for the MCAT (see timeline below).

Application Timeline:  Click here.

Admissions Criteria:
Allopathic Medicine Admission Statistics
Osteopathic Medicine Admission Requirements

Programs in Georgia:
Emory School of Medicine (Emory Admission Information)
Medical College of Georgia (MCG Admission Information)
Mercer School of Medicine (Mercer Admission Information)
Morehouse School of Medicine (Morehouse Admission Information)
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Atlanta branch (PCOM Admissions Info)

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