Health Professions

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does it mean to be pre-med at Amherst, and what do I need to do? 

2. How can I get experiece shadowing a physician? (To be linked)

3. The Amherst Career Network connects you with alumni/ae who are eager     and willing to share their experiences and expertise. They can provide very     specific information on particular careers and career paths and/or offer general     career advice.

4. How do I find summer or service opportunities that will let me try out my     commitment to health care and build my leadership and professional skills?

         --General information about Internships
         --Career Center’s database of internships, Experience
         --Summer Medical and Dental Education Program
         --Professor George’s famous site of summer opportunities in science, plus             links to similar resources
         --The Center for Community Engagement

5. How do I prepare and register for the MCAT? 

5. What do pre-med graduates do if they take a year or two to work or study     before medical school?

    Please see also:

          --The Career Center's Direct-Apply Fellowships page
          --The Amherst national merit-based fellowships page
          --Research and traingin opportunities at the NIH
          --Career Center’s jobs database Experience

6. What resources are available if I am struggling with my pre-requisite courses?

       Speaking with your professor(s), your Class Dean, or Dean Bassett is an        important part of thinking through any academic struggles.  Amherst has an        array of academic support options to help you succeed. 

7. Can I still become a physician if I don’t finish my science pre-requistes     while at Amherst?