Pre-Medical

Pre-Medical

Most physicians specialize in one of the following areas: anesthesiology, family and general medicine, general internal medicine, general pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, psychiatry, and surgery. The greatest number of physicians are in private practice. They see patients by appointment in their offices and examining rooms, and visit patients who are confined to the hospital. In the hospital, they may perform operations or give other kinds of medical treatment. Some physicians also make calls on patients at home if the patient is not able to get to the physician’s office or if the illness is an emergency.

2023-2024 Best Medical Schools: Research

According to the U.S. News statistical survey, Columbia University is ranked No. 4 in Best Medical Schools: Research. Read more here

Have questions about admissions for the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (VP&S)? We have answers. Click here

Helpful Columbia University resources:

Columbia | GS Premedical Opportunities

Columbia GS | Premedical Handbook

Columbia GS | Premedical Clinical and Research Positions

Columbia GS | Applying to Medical School

Columbia GS | Postbac Program

Additional links as you prepare for medical school:

AAMC Pre Med calendar

Choose DO Explorer

MSAR Medical School Admission Requirements Digital Version

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