From the Association of American Medical Colleges:

Medical school admission requirements vary from school to school. In general, most medical schools will expect applicants to have taken the Medical College Admission Test® (MCAT®), and to have completed the following types of courses:

• One year of biology (with lab)
• One year of physics (with lab)
• One year of English composition
• Two years of chemistry (through organic chemistry) (with labs)

To find school-specific requirements for each U.S. and Canadian medical school, see the MSAR Online. To better understand the role and structured of the MCAT exam, read Chapter 4 of the MSAR®: Getting Started, “All About the MCAT® Exam.” Learn more about the MSAR

Applicants should consider volunteering at a local hospital or clinic to gain practical experience in the health professions. A well-rounded sampling of extra-curricular activities or work experiences, both related and unrelated to medicine, will help broaden an applicant’s knowledge and development.