Medical Careers Handbook

For students interested in Medicine, Dentistry, Occupational and

Allied Health (Physical Therapy, Nursing, etc.), Podiatry,

Optometry and Veterinary Medicine.

Randolph-Macon College
2000 edition

Table of Contents

I.

II.

III.

IV.

V.

VI.

Introduction

A.

B.

About this Handbook

Some up-front advice

For Your Information

Academic Planning

Responsibilities of Pre-Health Students (by year)

Interviews with the Pre-Medical Committee

Appendices

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

F.

Members of the Pre-Medical Committee and the Allied Health Committee

Web-Based Resources for Pre-Health Students

Confidentiality of Student Records

Required/Suggested Courses for Some Health-Related Professional Schools

Factors Affecting the Probability of Acceptance

Typical Schedule of Admissions Exams (by profession)