120.607.01
Premedical Seminars: Planning and Preparing for Medical School Application

Location
East Baltimore
Term
2nd Term
Department
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Credit(s)
1
Academic Year
2025 - 2026
Instruction Method
In-person
Class Time(s)
Tuesday, 9:00 - 9:50am
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
Yes
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Roza Selimyan
Contact Name
Roza Selimyan
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite
No prerequisites for this course.
Enrollment Restriction
This course is not restricted.
Description
The journey of being a premedical student is usually very challenging. The plephora of available information can be not only overwhelming, but at times misleading. In these seminars we are going to address the misconceptions about what it takes to be a competitive medical school applicant. Also, we are going to tackle all aspects of the application.
Helps students prepare to apply to medical school. Explores the complex premedical journey, including planning the months and years leading up to the application, reviewing the application process, understanding medical school expectations, selecting schools, writing the personal statement, requesting letters of evaluation, and preparing for interviews. Encourages enrollment in all four terms, each focusing on distinct stages of the process: 1st Term: Establishes a strong foundation through goal setting, assessment of strengths and weaknesses, and understanding medical school expectations. 2nd Term: Focuses on key application components, including letters of recommendation, medical career pathways, and gap year options. 3rd Term: Reviews medical school selection, personal statement refinement, and AMCAS, AACOMAS, and TMDSAS application preparation. 4th Term: Prepares for final stages, including secondary applications, interview readiness, and polishing application materials.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Describes the process and the components of medical school application and admission
  2. Recognizes individual strengths and weaknesses as it relates to preparation for application to medical school
  3. Develops a plan to gain knowledge, skills, competences, and experience for a competitive application to medical school
  4. Identifies ways for providing supporting evidence to admissions committees
  5. Researches, evaluates, and identifies medical schools that are appropriate for the student's experience and meet their own needs
  6. Recognizes the role of recommendation letters, identify appropriate recommenders, and develop a plan for requesting recommendation letters
  7. Composes the personal statement through writing, editing and revising it
  8. Develops professional interviewing skills
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 50% Participation
  • 50% Reflection
Instructor Consent
No consent required
Special Comments

Please note: the course content is different between all four terms.