Oregon Health Sciences University
Medicine (pre-professional) 2008-2009
- Degree:
- Doctor of Medicine
Required Courses
| University Requirement | PCC Equivalent | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| One year of General Biology (with lab) to include one genetics course | BI 211, 212, 213 Principles of Biology (Take Genetics at 4-year institution) | 15 |
| One year of General Chemistry (with lab) | CH 221, 222, 223 General Chemistry | 15 |
| One year of Organic Chemistry (with lab) | 300-level series at at 4-year institution | - |
| One Biochemistry course | Take at 4-year institution | - |
| One year of Physics (with lab) | PHY 201, 202, 203 General Physics | 12 |
| One college-level math course (not including statistics). A statistics course is strongly recommended. | MTH 111C College Algebra or higher MTH 243 Statistics -strongly recommended |
5 4 |
| Two academic years of humanities and/or social sciences. | Select from Arts & Letters/Social Science departments | 18 minimum |
| One English composition course | WR 121 English Composition | 3-4 |
Notes
OHSU strongly recommends that additional advanced science courses in the following areas be included in your bachelor's degree: biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, higher level math.
Additional Requirements
This is a Graduate program. A Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree, or its equivalent, from an accredited college or university is required prior to enrollment in medical school. No particular major is preferred, but a broad educational background is encouraged. Average GPA of admitted students is 3.63 overall and 3.57 in science courses. *Medical schools recommend that the majority of science courses be completed at a 4-year institution.
Students who want to pursue a medicine program will need to complete a bachelor's degree before matriculation to the OHSU School of Medicine. There is no "pre-med" major, but there are required pre-medicine courses, which should be included in your plan of study. You are urged to major in an area that is of real interest to you - it does not need to be a science field, but many students do major in biology or another science. Medical schools want to see a breadth of subjects, including liberal arts and social sciences.
Get to know your instructors! You will need faculty recommendations when you apply to Medical School. Talk with them about your plans, hopes, and dreams. Give them a reason to remember you and your work.
When reviewing an applicant's academic profile, the OHSU Admissions Committee looks at the MCAT and overall and science GPA. It also considers such factors as breadth of education, major, courses taken, GPA trends, course loads, extracurricular activities, etc.
Candidates for admission to the OHSU Medical School are considered comparatively on the basis of:
- Assessment of motivation, ability to communicate, problem-solving ability and maturity.
- Review of overall scholastic record. (average overall and science GPA of admitted students is 3.6)
- Review of MCAT scores
- Review of letters of recommendation. Three letters are required
- Review of work/health care/research experience.
- Understanding and appreciation of health care issues and/or biomedical research.
- Interest in rural health, underserved areas and primary care.
- With respect to the MD/PhD Combined Degree Program, commitment to and potential for biomedical research.
Applicants should demonstrate a basic understanding of the health care system. Applicants can obtain this understanding through previous life experiences in a health care field, teaching, family relationships, work experience, volunteering, etc. Approximately 2,500 applications are received each year, 400 applicants are granted interviews and approximately 100 are admitted.
PCC endeavors to create accurate transfer guides for students; however, requirements may change without notice. Students are responsible for working with PCC advisors and their transfer institution to ensure that their academic plan will meet requirements and timelines.
Last updated: July 2008