WTAMU Degree Requirements:  Pre-med Students:

Choose the link based on the academic year you filed your degree plan or intend to file your degree plan.  Always see your academic advisor before registering for courses.

Program in Premedical:  2000-2001 Academic Year

Program in Premedical:  2001-2002 Academic Year

Program in Premedical:  2002-2003 Academic Year

Program in Premedical:  2003-2004 Academic Year

Program in Premedical:  2004-2005 Academic Year

WTAMU Degree Requirements:  Major in Biology:
Choose the link based on the academic year you filed your degree plan or intend to file your degree plan.  Always see your academic advisor before registering for courses.

Major in Biology:  2000-2001 Academic Year

Major in Biology:  2001-2002 Academic Year

Major in Biology:  2002-2003 Academic Year

Major in Biology:  2003-2004 Academic Year

Major in Biology:  2004-2005 Academic Year

Deciding to Become a Doctor:
Am I the right kind of person for a medical career?
What is medical school really like?
How long does it take to get a medical education?

Admission to Medical School:
About admission to medical school
Questions that you should ask
US and Canadian medical school admissions offices

Finding the Medical School that is Right For You:
How do I choose among 125 medical schools?
Which schools offer opportunities for research projects?
Which schools offer combined degrees?

Getting into Medical School:
How should I prepare to apply for medical school?
When should I be ready to apply to medical school?
How do I apply for medical school?
What will the schools look for and how do they decide?
Is getting into medical school as tough as they say?

MCAT:
Frequently asked questions
MCAT essentials (PDF)
Need help paying for MCAT test?  See if you are eligible for the AAMC Fee Assistance Program (FAP).

Financial concerns:
Financing your medical education
Tuition and student fees reports

Minority Student Resources:
Summer Medical Education Program (SMEP)

The Interview:
Feedback from students interviewed for medical school
Getting prepared
Before the interview
The day of the interview
What to wear to the interview

The Essay:
General information
Preparation
Medical statement themes
Essay structures
Style and tone
Introduction and Conclusion
Editing and revising
Sample essays

Health Services for Medical School:
General information, medical leave of absence, insurance, mental health, chemical dependency, immunizations, occupational exposure

Your Rights as a Medical Student:
Having a baby during medical school
Parental leave for medical students  (PDF)

Medical Career Fairs:
Find out where and when they are offered

Summer Enrichment Programs:  Enrichment on the Web:
Find a summer program by location

Summer Undergraduate Research Programs:
Find out where the programs are offered

Special Populations:
Being a medical student with a physical disability
Being a physician with a disability (PDF)
Students with disabilities seeking admission to medical school

Additional Resources:
Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)
A must visit site for pre-med students; this comprehensive site includes information on medical schools, AAMC, research, as well as student and applicant information.