Please Plan Ahead as a Nontraditional Medical School Applicant
作為非傳統(tǒng)醫(yī)學(xué)院的申請(qǐng)者,請(qǐng)?zhí)崆白龊脺?zhǔn)備
IF YOUR GAP YEAR between college and medical school has turned into several years, don't fret – you can still become a physician.Finding a correct organization is key when planning for your medical school matriculation.
如果你從大學(xué)到醫(yī)學(xué)院期間已經(jīng)時(shí)隔很多年,別擔(dān)心,你仍然可以成為一名醫(yī)生。當(dāng)你計(jì)劃進(jìn)入醫(yī)學(xué)院時(shí),找一個(gè)對(duì)的組織機(jī)構(gòu)是關(guān)鍵。
One critical step is making sure you've completed the necessary requirements to apply.
確保你已經(jīng)完成了申請(qǐng)的必要要求是一個(gè)關(guān)鍵的步驟。
• Complete prerequisites: Before you apply to medical school, ensure you have completed the necessary prerequisites. Make a list of all undergraduate institutions you have attended and request transcripts. Review those transcripts and determine which medical school prerequisites you must satisfy.
完成先決條件:在你申請(qǐng)醫(yī)學(xué)院之前,確保你已經(jīng)完成了必要的先決條件。列出你所就讀的所有本科院校,并索取成績(jī)單。檢查這些成績(jī)單,確定你必須滿足哪些醫(yī)學(xué)院的先決條件。
According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, you will need one year each of biology, English and physics and two years of chemistry through organic chemistry. You can use the AAMC's premed coursework checklist to track which courses you've taken and which you may still need. And check the AAMC's application requirements for any changes to prerequisite coursework you may take in the future.
根據(jù)美國(guó)醫(yī)學(xué)院協(xié)會(huì)的規(guī)定,你將需要一年的生物、英語和物理課程,兩年的有機(jī)化學(xué)課程。你可以使用AAMC的醫(yī)學(xué)預(yù)科課程清單來跟蹤你已經(jīng)學(xué)過哪些課程,你可能還需要哪些課程。并檢查AAMC的申請(qǐng)要求,以了解你將來可能要修的必修課程的任何變化。
Then be sure to check with the medical schools you're interested in applying to and confirm the premedical courses they require as well as the specific time frame for which you'll need to complete the prerequisites.
然后一定要和你感興趣的醫(yī)學(xué)院聯(lián)系,確定他們需要的醫(yī)學(xué)預(yù)科課程,以及你需要完成先決條件的具體時(shí)間范圍。
Next, decide when and where to take the classes, depending on the location, your budget and time. Balancing work and family may also factor into where and when you take these courses.
接下來,根據(jù)地點(diǎn)、預(yù)算和時(shí)間來決定上課的時(shí)間和地點(diǎn)。平衡工作和家庭也可能成為你學(xué)習(xí)這些課程的地點(diǎn)和時(shí)間因素。
• Create an application timeline: Break the admissions process down into steps by developing a timeline.
創(chuàng)建申請(qǐng)時(shí)間表:通過制定時(shí)間表將招生過程分成幾個(gè)步驟。
You may find that you need to break the process down further into multiple timelines, such as one for completing medical school prerequisites, one for preparing for and passing the MCAT and one for completing the various requirements of your medical school application. Remember, medical school admissions committees evaluate you based on your entire application.
您可能會(huì)發(fā)現(xiàn),您需要將這個(gè)過程進(jìn)一步分解為多個(gè)時(shí)間線,例如一個(gè)用于完成醫(yī)學(xué)院的先決條件,一個(gè)用于準(zhǔn)備和通過MCAT,以及一個(gè)用于完成醫(yī)學(xué)院申請(qǐng)的各個(gè)條件。記住,醫(yī)學(xué)院招生委員會(huì)是根據(jù)你的整個(gè)申請(qǐng)來評(píng)估你的。
• Find support: Applying to medical school can be a daunting process, and you may find yourself discouraged or even falling behind. This is where an accountability partner can help you keep going.
尋求支持:申請(qǐng)醫(yī)學(xué)院是一個(gè)令人望而生畏的過程,你可能會(huì)感到氣餒,甚至落后。這是一個(gè)負(fù)責(zé)任的伙伴可以幫助你繼續(xù)前進(jìn)的地方。
This could be another person applying to medical school, a coworker who is trying to accomplish a personal goal, a family member or a friend. It's important that this individual be able to simultaneously encourage and prod, up to the edge of nagging.
這可能是另一個(gè)申請(qǐng)醫(yī)學(xué)院的人,一個(gè)努力實(shí)現(xiàn)個(gè)人目標(biāo)的同事,一個(gè)家庭成員或朋友。重要的是,當(dāng)你覺得這個(gè)過程無法克服時(shí),這個(gè)人能夠同時(shí)鼓勵(lì)和刺激你。
Don't let a gap in your education deter you from your medical school dreams. With persistence and organization, you can successfully apply to medical school.
不要讓教育上的差距阻止你實(shí)現(xiàn)醫(yī)學(xué)院的夢(mèng)想。只要堅(jiān)持不懈,有條理,你就能成功地申請(qǐng)到醫(yī)學(xué)院。