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Students should choose a major based on their interests and an area that they find exciting, which at the same time, will keep them academically competitive.  \n All pre-health science courses must be taken for a letter grade and earn a minimum grade of “C”.  \n Medical schools have differing policies for accepting AP/IB credits to fulfill prerequisites. Most do not honor AP credits. Refer to each school for specific policies.  \n Some medical schools may recommend an additional upper division science course such as Genetics, Molecular Biology, Physiology, Anatomy, or Immunology.  \n The MCAT is valid for 3 years.  \n There are over 145 accredited allopathic medical schools in the U.S that award the degree of Medical Doctor (M.D.).  \n Some medical schools offer joint degrees: MD/PHD, MD/MPH, MD/JD, or MD/MBA.  \nAn allopathic physician's (M. D.) responsibilities cover a wide range of functions in the maintenance of health and the treatment of disease, including both acute and chronic care and preventive approaches involving substantial patient education. These include diagnosing disease, supervising the care of patients, prescribing medications and other treatments, and participating in the delivery of health care.  \nA degree in medicine requires four years of academic study of which two years are dedicated to the sciences and two years to clinical rotations. Upon graduation, students enter medical residency training, which can last three to eight years depending on the chosen specialty. Specialties include anesthesiology, family and general medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, psychiatry, and surgery. Though admissions into medical school is highly competitive, there is no one route that guarantees one’s acceptance. The vast majority of medical schools employ rolling admissions. Some medical schools will provide a list of required courses; others ask for \"competency\" and allow flexibility in how you demonstrate that.  \nAs an undergraduate pre-medical student, is important to carefully review the prerequisite course requirements of all programs of interest as they vary. Academic performance, GPA (overall and science) and MCAT scores are contributing factors in the admission process; however, med schools also look carefully at clinical exposure, extracurricular activities, life experiences, community involvement and leadership, research experience, motivation to study medicine, the personal statement, and letters of recommendation.  \nWe encourage you to meet with a Pre-Health Advisor at least once a semester to ensure satisfactory progress towards your goals!  \nCOMMON CORE COURSES  \nStudents are responsible for verifying the prerequisite coursework and policies of the schools to which they plan to apply.  \n\n| Course | \\# of Courses | USC Course(s) |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| General Biology | 2 courses with lab | BISC 120L and BISC 220Lor BISC 121L and BISC 221L |\n| General Chemistry | 2 courses with lab. Major may determine course selection. | CHEM 105aL and CHEM 105bL or CHEM 107L and CHEM 108Lor\u003Cbr>CHEM 115aL and CHEM 115bL |\n| Organic Chemistry | 2 courses with lab. Major may determine course selection. | CHEM 322aL and CHEM 322bL or\u003Cbr>CHEM 325aL and CHEM 325bL |\n| Physics | 2 courses with lab. 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