The Pre-Med Journey: From High School to Medical School

What Every High School Student Needs to Know About the Journey to a Career in Medicine
The Pre-Med Experience, by MedSchoolCoach

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What's In the Guidebook?

  • College Planning by Grade – Learn what to focus on each year of high school to build a strong academic and extracurricular foundation.

  • Academic Success Strategies – Discover how to earn high grades, select the right classes, and build habits that set you up for medical school.

  • Extracurricular Insights – Find the best activities for aspiring doctors, including clubs, leadership, research, and service opportunities.

  • Clinical Exposure & Volunteering – See how to gain meaningful experience in healthcare settings, from shadowing doctors to hospital volunteering.

  • Standardized Testing Guide – Understand when and how to prepare for the SAT, ACT, MCAT, and other important tests.

  • BS/MD Program Preparation – Get tips on how to be a competitive applicant for highly selective combined college and medical school programs.

  • Time Management & Motivation – Balance academics, activities, and life with strategies to stay productive and avoid burnout.
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Start early, even in 9th grade. The guide walks you through what classes to take, activities to join, and how to lay the groundwork for future success.
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Learn the right times to pursue clinical exposure, volunteering, and research, and how to choose opportunities that stand out on applications.
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Stay on track with testing timelines, reminders, and yearly goals. Whether aiming for traditional or BS/MD programs, you'll know what to do each step.

About the Author

Joel Ramirez MD

Joel Ramirez MD
Director of Medical School Tutoring

Joel is the Director of USMLE, COMLEX, and Medical School Tutoring, has excelled on all of this USMLE exams, and has extensive experience tutoring.

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