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Preparing for D.O. Program Admission
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Premedical Student Checklist
| Year One | |
| Meet with prehealth advisor to discuss overall premedical curriculum | |
| Begin prerequisite coursework - this typically begins with the Biology and/or the Inorganic Chemistry sequence | |
| Become involved in prehealth organizations and extracurricular activities on campus | |
| Gain clinical experience in health fields through shadowing, volunteer, employment (i.e. CNA, EMT), and internship opportunities - keep records of your experiences | |
| Year Two | |
| Meet with prehealth advisor to discuss current coursework, activities, and to begin thinking about preparations for the MCAT exam | |
| Continue prerequisite coursework | |
| Continue to gain clinical experience | |
| Focus on building relationships with professors, advisors, and medical professionals - they are future sources for evaluations | |
| Attend Health Professions fairs in your area to learn more about schools of interest | |
| Stay involved in prehealth organizations and get involved in community service - look for leadership opportunities | |
| Continue to keep records of experiences | |
| Year Three - Fall | |
| Consult with prehealth advisor regarding letters of evaluation (inquire about the availability of a prehealth committee) | |
| Continue prerequisite coursework | |
| Continue to gain clinical experience | |
| Explore available research opportunities | |
| Stay involved in prehealth organizations, volunteer experiences, and extracurricular activities | |
| Begin serious preparation for the MCAT exam (offered in April and August each year) | |
| Set aside time to work on personal statement - revisit and rework statement over a period of time | |
| Year Three - Spring | |
| Meet with prehealth advisor to review the details of your application | |
| Contact those who will be writing evaluations for you - give them plenty of time to write a quality letter | |
| Research medical schools that are of interest to you - contact each school to inquire about their specific admissions criteria and, if possible, schedule a time to visit campus | |
| Continue prerequisite coursework | |
| Continue to gain clinical experience and stay involved in prehealth activities | |
| Take MCAT exam | |
| Start the AACOMAS application process and arrange to have your transcripts sent | |
| Year Three - Summer | |
| Apply to AACOMAS as early as possible - applications can be submitted in June for the fall of the following year | |
| Submit secondary application materials upon receipt | |
| Periodically contact each school to verify your application status | |
| Year Four | |
| Meet with prehealth advisor to prepare for upcoming interviews - if possible, complete a mock interview | |
| Review www.studentdoctor.net for current and past feedback on your schools of interest | |
| Complete prerequisite coursework - if possible, enroll in upper-level science courses such as Biochemistry and Gross Anatomy | |
| Continue to gain additional clinical and/or research experience | |
| Stay involved in prehealth organizations and volunteer activities | |
| Periodically contact each school to verify your application status | |
| Share news of upcoming interviews and acceptances with those who helped along the way - prehealth advisors, professors, physicians, family, and friends | |
