About this book
Applying to and getting into U.S. medical school has become increasingly difficult — only about 38% of applicants are accepted in a typical cycle, and acceptance rates at the most selective programs sit around 1–2%. Pre-Medicine: The Complete Guide for Aspiring Doctors gives applicants a realistic, structured roadmap through that gauntlet.
Co-authored by Joel Thomas, Phillip Wagner, Ray Funahashi, and Nitin Agarwal — physicians trained at U.S. News Top 20 medical schools and Doximity Top 20 residency programs — the book brings multiple voices and life experiences to a process that affects students from very different backgrounds.
The text is organized in five parts: The Pre-Med Primer, Succeeding as a Pre-Medical Student, Applying to Medical School, Medical School and Career Insights, and an Appendix. The print book includes complimentary access to a digital copy on MedOne.
Key Features
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Top-Program Perspective
Authors trained at U.S. News Top 20 medical schools and/or Doximity Top 20 residency programs.
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Demystifies the Process
Practical advice and evidence-based strategies for each step, starting in high school.
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Honest About the Work
A realistic picture of the daily challenges and rewards from pre-med through residency.
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Multi-Author Range
Different backgrounds and perspectives so readers can find advice that maps to their own path.
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Print + Digital
Print copies include access to a complimentary digital edition on MedOne.
About the Editors
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Joel Thomas, M.D.
Lead Author
Diagnostic radiology resident at Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University in St. Louis. A former philosophy major, he writes nonfiction across a wide variety of topics and led the editorial direction of Pre-Medicine.
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Phillip Wagner, M.D.
Co-Author
Co-author of Pre-Medicine — biography forthcoming.
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Ray Funahashi, M.D.
Co-Author
Co-author of Pre-Medicine — biography forthcoming.
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Nitin Agarwal, MD, MBA, FACS
Editor
Associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh Department of Neurological Surgery, director of the Minimally Invasive Spine and Robotics Surgery program, and associate program director of the UPMC/Pitt neurological surgery residency. His research and writing center on spine outcomes, neurotrauma, and patient education.