General
What is the liver project?
A UCLA student initiative to fight liver disease
Is pre-med a major?
No!
Do you need to take a mathematics class do apply to the UC or CSU system?
Yes! 3 years of mathematics are required and 4 are recommended.
Biology, engineering, mathematics, film, art history ...
List the two types of doctor degrees
MD: Doctor of Medicine
DO: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
List two things that the liver project does
1. Collaborating with nonprofits, schools, and other community organizations.
2. Para-medical outreach including education, fundraising, and clinical volunteering.
How many years after high school does it take to be a doctor?
11
What types of extracurriculars can you do which count towards your college application?
Could be anything! Aligned to your interests/passion, Quality > Quantity, Longevity
Can you have more than one college major?
Yes, you can double major or major and minor.
How many years is medical school? Explain what you do each year.
4 years: 2 years of school, 2 years of clinical rotations
What is stem?
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
What is the medical school acceptance rate?
5.5%
How many courses of the ones listed are needed to apply to college (UC and CSU system)?
15
What are the two specific college requirements besides major requirements?
General Education
Foreign Language
What is the examination you need to take during residency called and how many versions of it do you need to complete?
3 USMLE Examinations
What are two careers besides medicine which you can have as a part of STEM
List three extracurriculars you need to be involved in to be pre-med.
Could be: volunteering, leadership roles, research, shadowing, club involvement, clinical work.
Do you need letters of recommendation to apply to college?
Yes
Explain the difference between upper division and lower division courses.
Lower Division Courses: AP Course transfer, Prepare for major
Upper Division Courses: Required major courses, Electives
How many years is residency?
Various residency programs: Differing length of training (3-7 yrs)
Did you have fun today?
Yes!
What is the admissions test for medical school called?
MCAT - Medical College Admissions Test
How many years of visual and preforming arts are needed to apply to college?
1 year
Explain the process of applying to medical school.
Primary & Secondary Applications
Interview
Describe the match process
Both applicant and residency program must choose each other