Thinking About Medicine?

I've thought about becoming a doctor. How do I get started? What resources are available to help me?
How do I know if medicine is the right career for me? What kind of person makes a good doctor?
Why is it important that more minority students go into medicine?
What are my career options once I have my M.D. degree?
How can I learn more about what it's like to be a doctor while I'm still in college?
Is there any way to combine college and medical school?
Is it possible to go to medical school if I've already graduated from college without the science courses I need?
Are there any dual-degree programs that combine medicine with another field?

How can I learn more about what it’s like to be a doctor while I’m still in college?

You can get a better sense of what it’s like to be a doctor through hands-on experience acquired in internships, volunteer work, and summer enrichment programs. Experiences like these allow you to learn what a typical day might be like for a doctor and can also be a great opportunity to connect you to practicing physicians and other medical professionals. Summer enrichment programs like the Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (SMDEP) offer personalized medical school preparation and can help you learn more about medicine as a career.

For More Information:

Online Enrichment Programs - Free Resource!
This AAMC Web site includes a database resource to help undergraduate students locate summer enrichment programs on medical school campuses.

Summer Medical and Dental Education Program - Free Resource!
This Web site includes information on this free, six-week, residential summer program that provides highly motivated first- and second-year college students from diverse backgrounds with intensive and personalized preparation.