Overview Table of Contents How do I obtain a copy?   Overview The Davidson Premedical Handbook was prepared by Dr. Jeremiah L. Putnam to assist Davidson students interested in pursuing a career in medicine. Table of Contents Davidson Premedical Handbook - Table of Contents Introduction The Premedical Years at a Glance Traditional Pathway Non-Traditional Pathway Planning for Medical School Conference with the Premedical Director Medical School Requirements Required Premedical Courses Advanced Placement Courses Recommended Courses and other Study Options Recommended Experiences Alpha Epsilon Delta The Premedical List Serve Websites of Interest Davidson Medical Alumni Network (DMAN) Selection of a Major Preparing to Apply to Medical School The Premedical Advisory Committee (PAC) Evaluation PAC Evaluation Packet and File Completing the PAC Evaluation Packet Personal Statement Premedical Director's Dinner Premedical Advisory Committee, its Subcommittees and the Interview Premedical Advisory Committee Rating Report of the PAC Rating The PAC Evaluation Summary Professional Admissions Tests Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) Dental Admission Test (DAT) Applying to Medical School The Early Assurance Option Early Decision Dual Degree Programs Application Services American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) Other Application Services Transcripts Deciding Where to Apply Secondary Application and PAC Evaluation Summary to Medical Schools The Medical School Interview Advice for interviewing Preparing for the Interview General Demeanor during the Interview Some Questions to Expect during the Interview Communication with the Premedical Director Re-Application to Medical School Re-Evaluation of the PAC Rating Post-Baccalaureate Study Foreign Medical Schools Deciding Against Medicine/Remaining in a Medically-Related Field Premedicine and Student Perspectives Brief Statements about Medical Internships and Study Abroad Research Experience The Physician Mentor Program The Davidson in Kikuyu Program The Davidson in Mwandi Program Studying Abroad for a Semester Studying Abroad for a Year MD/PhD Combined Degree Program Combined MD/MPH (Master's of Public Health) Appendices Appendix 1: The PAC Student Profile Appendix 2: Course Planning, Courses Taken and Record of Performance Appendix 3: Medical Experience and Community Service Record Appendix 4: Winners of the Sandy Black and Daniel Blain Woods Awards Appendix 5: Officers of the Alpha Epsilon Delta   How do I obtain a copy? Contact: Frances Alexander, Department Assistant for the Premedical Program, in Preyer 105. Cost: There is a small charge to cover the cost of printing and binding.