FAQs

This section is currently under construction.  However, if you are considering medicine as a career you may benefit from viewing a powerpoint slide presentation typically given to Freshman and Sophomores at Truman.  This presentation may answer many of your questions but if you still have questions you may want to peruse through the FAQ (and answers below).  If you would like to have your questions answers, please submit your questions.  We will do our best to post common queries here.

Currently we are considering having the following:

1.  Does major matter?

2.  What are the curriculum requirements for local medical schools (MU, SLU, KCOM, University of Iowa)?

3.  Can you tell me a bit about early acceptance programs (Bryant Scholars program at MU and the program at KCOM)?

4.  Is there a recommended sequential checklist of activities and curricular sequence at Truman?

5.  When should I get involved in extracurricular activities?

6.  What type of extracurricular activities should I pursue?

7.  Which preparation course is best for me (Kaplan or Princeton)?

8.  Should I pursue a structured review or study on my own?

9.  How to I apply to medical school?

10.  Who do I approach about letters of recommendation?

11.  How much is medical likely to cost?

12.  How does Truman stack up against other schools in preparing me for medical school (acceptance rates and success rates)?

13.  What are Joint degree programs?

14.  Who is my pre-med advisor?