Allopathic Medicine (MD)
Overview of Field
Physicians are considered frontline medical workers. This is a broad field that may work solo or in a group practice setting. They examine patients and gather medical history. Physicians order diagnostic test, prescribe medication, provide preventative care. They may specialize. The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education accredits training programs in 133 specialties and subspecialties, and the American Board of Medical Specialties represents 24 board-certified specialties (with many sub-specialties within each of these major specialties). Examples include: anesthesiology, dermatology, emergency medicine, family medicine, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, orthopedics, pediatrics, psychiatry, radiation oncology, sports medicine and surgery.
Career Exploration
Shadowing Opportunities
Applying to Medical School
Timeline for Admission and Application to Medical School:
Applying information for Medical Schools:
https://students-residents.aamc.org/
Pre-requisite Completion
The University of Louisville wants to support you with your career goals! Many of your required pre-requisites for your pre-health path can be completed right here at UofL in conjunction with your current academic program plan. Meet with your academic advisor for more information. In addition, consult the specific program you are applying to for pre-requisite requirements.
Entrance Exam
Suggested test preparation resources:
Fee Assistance Program Information
Getting Involved
UofL Student Involvement Recognized Student Organizations (RSO’s):
- MAPS – Multicultural Association of Pre-Health Students
- UofL HEART (Health Equity & Rightful Treatment)
- AED- Alpha Epsilon Delta
- PhiDE- Phi Delta Epsilon
- Student Association of Louisville Pre-health Students Unifying Diversity (SALUD) Future Healers of KY
These student organizations are active as of Fall 2023. You can find all active student organizations by visiting engage.