Premed Advising

Students applying to medical school may find the following information useful to plan their coursework and activities and prepare their application materials.

• Premed Overview and Timeline
• Know Your Options
  • Northwestern Undergraduate Premed Scholars (NUPS) Program
  • Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Postbaccalaureate Premedical Programs
  • MD-PhD Programs
  • Other Health Professions
• Premed Coursework
• Importance of Extracurricular Involvement
  • Clinical experience and exposure to medicine - essential to your premed preparation
  • Research - highly valued by all med schools
  • Campus and community involvement - highly valued by all med schools
• Applying to Medical School:
  • Steps to a Successful Application
  • Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)
  • Primary and Secondary Applications
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Personal Statement
  • Interviewing