Premed World

Book excerpt: Premed World examines the many challenges that exist to making it to and through medical school. The undergraduate medical years are just the beginning of the long road to becoming a practicing physician. Every premed student must learn vast amounts of material very quickly, as well as spending time with-and learning to make decisions about-sick, injured, and dying patients. They will be tested physically and emotionally to the limits of their strength. To become a full-fledged physician, you must understand the steps that lead to your chosen profession, and you must have the right tools and information before beginning the exciting journey through medical school. Premed Worldoffers a general idea about the process that prospective students must go through to become doctors. It also explores the specific educational training and standard examinations that are among the requirements for becoming a physician. From basic information about setting a viable plan for college to methods for working directly with patients, Premed World provides the vital information needed to succeed. It is a step-by-step guide that can help premed students not only to realize their dreams to enter medical school but also to become successful doctors in the future.