Pick a major that interests you:

WHY?  Because you will enjoy it, achieve better grades and get more out of college. Medical schools like diversity, and welcome applicants from all academic disciplines.

You do not have to be a science major!

Courses You Need:

    1 year of physics with labs
    1 year of general chemistry with labs
    1 year of organic chemistry with labs
    1 year of biology (introductory and upper level) with labs
    1 year of English 

Additional Coursework:

Many medical schools require calculus. 

It is strongly recommended that students take biochemistry for 1 or 2 semesters and a comparative anatomy class.

WHY?  Biochemistry and gross anatomy are two courses that require a great deal of memorization. Some familiarity with these areas will make your first year of medical school easier.

Grades:

It is extremely important that your science grades (and your overall GPA) be very strong. Medical school admissions committees consider your undergraduate GPA a key factor when determining your candidacy for admission.

Extracurricular:

Extracurricular involvement is very important. Activities don't have to be just medically related. Anything is acceptable from sports to departmental clubs to service-learning and/or social organizations. Pick something that is meaningful to you. The extent of your commitment counts.

When an interviewer sees students with no extracurricular activities, they may assume that the candidate is at their maximal ability and won't be able to make it in medical school, or that the candidate is lazy.

Medically-Related Experience Is a Must:

The only way to find out if you want medicine as a career is to spend some time in it. Most medical schools require at least some exposure to medicine. The ability to observe and interact with a health care professional will greatly assist you in making career choices and preparing for admissions interviews.