The links located on this web page will help you begin to explore a future career in allopathic medicine.
We encourage you to self-enroll as “pre-med” via MedAppTrak. In doing so, you will gain access to password-protected sections of the PreHealth website containing important information and critical resources just for NU students and alums.
Learning More About Allopathic Medicine
There is a story behind every application. Read about some of the inspiring journeys others have made from applicant to medical student to physician here.
For more specific information about the practice of allopathic medicine, please visit the American Medical Association (AMA) and the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) websites.
Information on the field and practice of allopathic medicine can be found in the United States Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook . This website provides an overview of the field, training, job outlook and earnings.
Course Requirements
Minimum course requirements are listed here. Specific additional course requirements vary by school. To find the requirements of specific institutions, please visit institutional websites, which are listed at the Association of American Medical Schools (AAMC) website.
Admissions Tests
Allopathic medical applicants are required to take the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT). For information about the MCAT exam, please visit the MCAT website. You may also choose to log into MedAppTrak to view the PowerPoint presentation of the most recent MCAT Workshop (offered by the Northeastern University PreHealth Program).
Be sure to review the information at this website about the new MCAT to be introduced in 2015.