Where to Begin

Deciding to become a doctor or other health professional is a big decision. It requires a lot of commitment and many years of training.

Learn if you are truly interested in a health career by gaining exposure to the medical field.

If you have explored the field and know you want to apply, make yourself a strong candidate. Medical schools want students with excellent personal qualities and academic achievements.

You Should:

• Get exposure to the medical field through hands-on experiences.
• Gain skills for medical school through extracurricular activities.
• Prepare academically through coursework.
• Prepare for the MCAT.
• Review the med school application process.

We Can Help:

• Meet with us at Prehealth Advising. We can help you through the process.
• Join the prehealth email list. Email prehealth@mit.edu with the subject: “Please add me to the [year] prehealth email list.” Use the year you plan to enter medical school, not the year you graduate from MIT.
•  Log into Handshake to schedule a virtual appointment which will be conducted via Zoom. In-person appointments will be suspended until further notice.
• Join the Prehealth Advising Facebook group.